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Certificate in Education Assistant Bow Valley College Bow Valley College, Canada

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CAD 13312

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 140

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Education Assistant program at Bow Valley College is designed to provide learners with a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to enable program graduates to provide high-quality classroom experiences for children and adolescents with a broad range of abilities and needs.


Competency-Based Education
This program is offered in a Competency-Based Education format. This format allows learners to complete courses without coming to campus. There are no in-person courses in this program, but there are instructors available in person and online through MS Teams to assist learners.


Learners with or without previous education or experience in the Education Assistant profession are supported through a range of teaching and assessment methods.

  • If you have worked/had education in this or a related field previously (either in Canada or another country), the Competency-Based Education format can help you finish the program faster. You choose when you want to take assessments, giving you more control over your learning.
  • If you have no experience in this field, you will work through the course material at your own pace within the term and complete the assessments as they appear in the course progression.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

  • English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent; Or
  • Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

13312

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 140

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Bow Valley College offers scholarship opportunities to our international students each academic term, and at each stage during their studies. The scholarship program is divided into two main categories: Entrance scholarships and In-Course Scholarships.


Entrance Scholarships:

International students are eligible to apply for scholarships in this category if:

  • They are starting their very first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College.
  • They have already completed and graduated from a first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College, and are now starting a second post-secondary program.
  • They have completed an English language learning or upgrading program at Bow Valley College, and are now starting a post-secondary program.


Entrance Awards

Bow Valley College offers entrance awards to assist learners who are entering a certificate or diploma program at the college for the first time.  Learners will need to apply for these awards in the semester prior to their planned start date. 

 Scholarship Title

                              
                    Description 
        Amount

Program Start Date:

FALL

Applications open May 1st, deadline August 1st

Program Start Date:

WINTER

Applications open September 1st, deadline December 1st

 Program Start Date:

SPRING

Applications open January 1st, deadline April 1st

Paul and Gerri Charette Endowed Award This award has been established to support a youth, who is a fulltime student at Bow Valley College. The award celebrates the student’s determination to create a better future for themselves and their family by working diligently towards their educational goals. (D/I) $2,000/semester for first year of Certificate or Diploma Program  X    
International Student Entrance Bursary International Student Entrance Bursary Awarded to an International student who is entering a post-secondary career program at Bow Valley College for the very first time. (I) $2,000  X  X  X


*(D) Domestic - (I) International
**Availability is subject to change. Please check the most recent list of Entrance Awards here four months before your program start date. 

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