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Certificate in Early Learning and Child Care NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada

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CAD 17796

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

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8 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Recognized by Colleges and Institutes Canada as a program of excellence, the Early Learning and Child Care certificate program will help you provide quality child care in a variety of settings and plan appropriate activities for children in your care. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning will equip you to support the healthy development of children though child-centred learning experiences.


The certificate program prepares graduates for Early Childhood Educator II certification.


If you are currently employed in this field, the Government of Alberta is offering funding for professional development and wage top ups for additional post-secondary training.


What to expect from the program

The Early Learning and Child Care certificate program prepares graduates to provide quality child care in a wide variety of settings and to plan appropriate activities for the children in their care. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning will equip you to support the healthy development of children through child-centred learning experiences.


Graduate with experience

  • NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity.
  • You’ll graduate this program with 400 hours of work experience from 2 practicums.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

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

  • English Language Arts:
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 60% in ESLG 1860
    • 60% in ESLG 1898

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17796

Tuition Fee
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CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

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