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CAD 15683

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

As an early childhood educator, you will support children as they learn through play. Your role will be to create developmentally appropriate curriculum and design inviting and effective quality learning environments. You will learn how to develop holistic programs that include early literacy and language, creative arts, numeracy, and open-ended play experiences both indoors and outdoors. Your responsibilities will include working alongside your colleagues to build relationships with children and families, community partners and other professionals.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program is offered on-campus in Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, or through regional colleges or distance learning, wherever you live.

It is a highly respected program that integrates the most current research on early childhood education. Topics of study will include:

  • observation, assessment and documentation
  • learning through play
  • children with diverse abilities
  • child guidance techniques
  • family and community relationships
  • play environments and program planning
  • programming for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children
  • administration and child care regulations
  • communication and employability skills
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 81 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

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):

  • Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30

6.5 IELTS Score
81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15683

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Saskatchewan Polytechnic does not offer any entry scholarships to international students. There are some student awards available for international students details of which are available at https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx. These are only for students who are studying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have completed at least one academic term there.

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