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Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Fast-track)
Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Fast-track)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Fast-track)

  • ID:GBC010002
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

  • Degree or diploma in a related field
  • One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).

All qualified applicants must also complete the following as part of the review process:

  • Online Information Session, during which you will be required to complete a digital questionnaire. Other arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the session.
  • Questionnaire
  • Interview
  • Successful completion of a two-week orientation course in June
  •  There is a fee for the two-week orientation course.  Applicants who fail the course will not be allowed to continue in the program.

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
  • Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 9
  • IELTS (Academic), 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
  • TOEFL, 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
  • MELAB, 85
  • PTE (Academic), 60, overall minimum
    55 in each skill band
  • CAEL, 70 overall (writing 60)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
  • George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only), Available

Course Information

The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field. Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.

The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field.

Students gain skills and knowledge through alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training in a variety of settings with age groups including:

  • infants (from six weeks)

  • toddlers

  • preschool

  • school-age (to 12 years)

Each semester is divided into seven-week blocks. One block is for academic study, the other is for field placement.

Your Field Education Options

Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program. During this time, they will have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups in a variety of settings.

Field placement provides a continuum of experience that gives students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice.

To support student learning outcomes and ensure you have access to facilities that reflect the best practices we consider essential, we own and operate 12 child care centres located across the Greater Toronto Area. These lab schools expose you to the kinds of environments where you will eventually work and provide valuable services to the families and communities that they serve.

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 3

  • ECE2048, Policy, Advocacy and Legislation

  • ECE2049, Inclusion In Early Childhood

  • ECE2050, Working with Families

  • ECE2014, Field Practice III

  • GHUM1041, History of Social Policy in Canada

  • ECE1080, Professional Development Workshop 2

  • ECE2053, Curriculum Theory

  • ECE2056, Creative Curriculum

  • ECE1183, Integrated Seminar III

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

  • ECE2048, Policy, Advocacy and Legislation

  • ECE2049, Inclusion In Early Childhood

  • ECE2050, Working with Families

  • ECE2017, Field Practice IV

  • GHUM1041, History of Social Policy in Canada

  • ECE1080, Professional Development Workshop 2

  • ECE2053, Curriculum Theory

  • ECE1184, Integrated Seminar IV

  • ECE2057, Current Issues

  • GNED, General Education Elective

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program may find employment in:

  • child care centres

  • early years centres

  • full-day Kindergarten

  • parent resource centres

  • pediatric playrooms

  • special education settings

  • integrated kindergartens

  • therapeutic nursery programs

  • in-home care

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

  • $743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)

  • $508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)

  • $273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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