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Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus, Canada

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CAD 23400

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma includes three components: the Basic ECCE, and the integrated Post-Basic Infant Toddler and Special Needs. Each course in the post-basic ECCE program will cover integrated competencies from both specialty areas (Infant Toddler and Special Needs), which will result in an advanced level of professional competence for graduates of the program.

This program provides graduates with an enriched and comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development and inclusive practices in working with children from age 0 to 6. 

Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English with 60%

6.5 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23400

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

UMAP-Canada Scholarship Program 2024-25

Details and Eligibility

With the generous support of Global Affairs Canada, the UMAP International Secretariat, currently hosted at Vancouver Community College, is providing funding for study abroad programs (physical and virtual) within the UMAP consortium.

The UMAP-Canada scholarships are available to Canadian citizen students of Canadian UMAP member institutions to study at UMAP member institutions in other countries AND for foreign nationals from a UMAP member institution to study at UMAP Canada member institutions on an approved UMAP program (physical or virtual) starting between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. 

Eligible Programs or study abroad terms must be registered in the UMAP Student Connection Online (USCO) system or pre-approved for consideration by UMAP IS.

Award Value

The scholarship value is based on the type and length of the program.  

Physical mobility

  • Four-month program / one academic term: $10,200 CAD
  • Five- to seven-month program: $12,700 CAD
  • Eight-month program / two academic terms: $14,700 CAD
  • Short-term programs (7-30 days): $3,500 CAD

Virtual Mobility

  • All programs: longer than one week (7 days) to a maximum of one semester (3-4 months), pro-rated for program type and length, up to CAD $1,000 per month

Application Procedures

By invitation only.  Students must apply and be accepted to a UMAP physical or virtual exchange program.  Eligible students will be contacted with scholarship application details.  Contact the UMAP International Secretariat for more information ([email protected])

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