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Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

  • ID:SC010002
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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* Assessment Fee, Books & Supplies, Student Fees, Native Accent Lic & Headphones

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • Completion of Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, or mature student status*
  • Passing Stenberg College’s Admission entrance examination or equivalent*
  • Successful completion of a short written essay
  • Passing Verbal Test of English if ESL or equivalent*
  • Completion of Stenberg College entrance informational interview
  • Acceptable Criminal Record Review with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

*Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.

English level:

Overall IELTS Test score of 6.0 with no component less than 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, 5.5 for Reading and Writing (or other ESL equivalencies as determined by Stenberg)

Other requirements:

Program Advisors will work with students to obtain the following:

  • Proof of 50 hours of volunteer work/paid work experience with children aged 3-5 or have parented a child aged 3-5. This requirement can be met whilst parenting own children.
  • Reference letter stating suitability to work with children.

NB: Additional criteria may be required to fulfill industry guidelines; students will be informed in advance

Course Information

About the Program

Early Childhood Education is an extremely rewarding profession. There is a great demand across British Columbia for qualified and dedicated Early Childhood Educators that can provide superior care and education for children from birth to school age.

The first five years of a child’s life are the most formative and highly important to their development. The needs of preschool children have become a top priority. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will fill a meaningful and fulfilling role in society. Your job prospects after completing this program are excellent, as over 98 percent of Stenberg Early Childhood Education program graduates find employment within six months of program completion in daycare, preschools, nursery schools, special needs centres, public schools, and infant/toddler centres.

Program Courses

  • Orientation and Student Success Skills
  • Early Childhood Education Foundations
  • Child Growth & Development I
  • Child Growth & Development II
  • Emerging Curriculum
  • Observation & Recording
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Guidance & Caring
  • Curriculum Development Courses (Music & Movement, Creative Art, Language & Literature, Science, Socials & Math)
  • Family-Teacher Relations
  • Practicum Seminar & Practicum 1 & 2
  • Career Search Strategies

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There’s an increasing demand for qualified Early Childhood Educators to work with young children throughout B.C. and the rest of Canada. As an Early Childhood Educator, you could work in the following settings earning up to $19.00/hour:

  • Profit or non-profit childcare centres
  • Parent participation preschools
  • Private nursery schools
  • Kindergartens
  • Inclusive childcare preschools
  • Before and after school care centres
  • Group daycares
  • Family daycares
  • Other child-minding services

In addition to full-time work, there are opportunities for part-time and self-employment as an Early Childhood Educator.

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