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Certificate in Education assistant and community support

Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo Campus, Canada

Intake Sep 2023

Sep 2022

PG Work Permit

CAD 21120

Tuition Fee (CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee

8 months

Duration

6.5

IELTS

TOEFL

60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Certified Educational Assistants make a difference in the lives of people with special needs so they can have every opportunity to participate fully in our society, and access education and services that allow them to live to their fullest potential. VIU’s Education Assistant and Community Support program will get you ready for a rewarding career working with people of all ages who have mental, physical and emotional challenges.

This eight-month educational assistants’ certificate program prepares graduates for work in public and private schools, and in community and residential programs for people with disabilities. Students can study full- or part-time, and benefit from hands-on training with experienced instructors who care about your success.

The Community Support and Education Assistant Program
Note:- The Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate program was formerly called the School and Community Support Worker Certificate program.

This program includes both theoretical studies and practical applications for working with people who have disabilities, across the life span. The core and specialty courses provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in schools and community. The program is offered with courses rotated.

Acceptance into the program does not mean that students will be placed into a practicum. Students will be individually assessed as to their readiness for the practicums in terms of skills, knowledge and personal suitability. Placement into a practicum will be at the discretion of the program Chair.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Vancouver Island University certificate. This certificate may ladder into other Human Services diplomas and degrees.

Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Work Permit PGWP

General Admission Requirement

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 60.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 60.0 Minimum Speaking - 60.0

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):
- English 12 with a minimum “C” grade, or equivalent.
- Group interview.
- Two letters of reference.
- Resume with covering letter.

6.5 IELTS Score With no band less than 5.5

88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score

60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score

60% 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

21120

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

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Certificate in Education assistant and community support

Program Overview

General Admission Requirement

Academic Requirement

All Programs

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

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