Diploma - Early Childhood Education
- 2 years
- Duration
- 18,130 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
One can earn a diploma in two years from George Brown College by enrolling in the Early Childhood Education (C100) program.
You will study the holistic development of a variety of age groups, including:
- infants (from six weeks)
- toddlers
- preschoolers
- school-aged children (to 12 years)
You will get the chance to interact with families and the community at large while learning how to create and administer programs that benefit children's education.
We've set up the curriculum so that students spend time both in the classroom and out in the field. As you practice putting what you've learned in the classroom into practice, you'll gain confidence in your abilities and knowledge. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers because they are well-prepared to begin working as early childhood educators immediately upon graduation.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Professional Development Workshop 1
- Foundations of ECE
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Interpersonal Communication
- Observation, Planning and Evaluation
- Applied Curriculum
- Infant and Child Development
- College English
Semester 2
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Field Practice I
- Integrated Seminar I
- Introduction to Sociology
- Observation, Planning and Evaluation
- Applied Curriculum
- Infant and Child Development
- Field Practice Tutorial I
Semester 3
- Policy, Advocacy and Legislation
- Inclusion In Early Childhood
- Working with Families
- Field Practice II
- Integrated Seminar II
- Professional Development Workshop 2
- Curriculum Theory
- Social Plolicy in the Early Years
- Field Practice Tutorial II
Semester 4
- Policy, Advocacy and Legislation
- Working with Families
- Field Practice III
- Integrated Seminar III
- Curriculum Theory
- Current Issues
- Creative Curriculum
- Field Practice Tutorial III
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,130 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U) PLUS any additional (3) grade 12 C, U, M or grade 11 C, U or M credits*
*grade 11 English (ENG3C) cannot be used toward meeting one of the additional 3 credits 12 C, U, M or grade 11 C, U or M credits
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship