[COPY] NSCECE Program Selection Tool
ECA Certificate - Online - 5 Month Program
20 weeks to complete
6:30pm-9:30pm / 3 evenings a week
Available to anyone on a work visa, no study permit required
Delivered online
Two guided workplace experiences
Graduate with ECA Certificate (Eligible for Level 1 classification)
Level 1 staff are eligible for QIG funding wage contribution
Move staff to wage scale and start at $19.10/hour
Payment plan available for individuals or centre sponsored
Student loan eligible
ECE Diploma - Online - 16 Month
16 months to complete
Daytime classes
Delivered online
4 hours a day / 5 days a week
Four 4-week practicum placements
Practicum is 8 hours/day
Graduate with your ECE Diploma
Traditional ECE Diploma - Onsite - 12 Month
Accelerated 12 month program
Daytime classes
Delivered on campus
5 days a week
Four 4-week practicum placements
Hybrid classroom for online/remote learning (sick-days/lockdowns)
Graduate with your Diploma
Hybrid ECE Diploma - Online - 26 Month
26 months to complete
Evening classes, 1-2 nights/week 6:30-9:30
4 practicum placements
Payment plan available
50% asynchronous (Self-study, recorded lectures)
50% delivered online
Workplace practicum may be available
Pathways ECE Diploma - Online - 26 Month
26 months to complete
Tailored to EAL and International Students
Evening classes
Develiered 50% online
50% asynchronous (self-paced, with recorded lectures)
6:30-9:30/ 1-2 evenings a week
Graduate with ECE Diploma
Payment plan available
4 practicum placements
Workplace practicum may be available
PLAR ECE Diploma - Online - 14 Month
Accelerated program
Work full time while studying
Study on your own schedule
2 practicums at your work
2 practicums self-study
Graduate with your Diploma
Are you seeking your first Early Childhood Education credential?
Do you identify as a New Canadian or English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learner?
Are you eligible for PLAR? (Minimum of 1 year and 1080 hours of experience working at a licensed ECE centre)
Will you work while you study?
Which do you prefer?
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How important is it that your workplace practicum is paid?
Note: this is a pilot program; not all students will be eligible.