Overview

This Early Childhood Education program at Algonquin College provides you with the ability to create, implement and assess play-based curricula while building stimulating child-centred environments.

Quick Facts:

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with families and other professionals to support children`s learning and development.
Benefit from both theoretical and hands-on learning opportunities. You have three field placements during the program that focus on children from birth to age 12. These real-world experiences allow you to integrate theory with professional practice in early learning program settings.
You assist in providing guidance to children while planning, implementing and evaluating programs. Through your placements, you gain valuable hands-on skills and experience to help you understand the diverse roles, settings and responsibilities of an Early Childhood Educator.

Registered Early Childhood Educators may find employment in:

early learning and care programs
nursery schools
kindergarten classes
community health agencies
home childcare organizations
entrepreneurial opportunities

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communications
Music and Movement Experiences for Children
Creative Art Experiences for Children
Observation Skills
Preparation for Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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Be sure to apply by the Equal Consideration deadline of February 1. You can apply after February 1 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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120

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pembroke, Canada

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 74 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16826 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8413 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

2722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1361 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education.

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Registered Early Childhood Educators may find employment in:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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