Lakeland College

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Early Childhood Education

Lakeland College

Faculty:Human Services
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,623
National: $6,623

This cost estimate is for Year 2 of the program, and includes the cost of books, supplies, and field trips.

Scholarships:3
Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Description:

Learn everything you need to know to create experiences and environments that enhance their development from infancy to school age in an early learning setting. Each semester has a practicum. Your third practicum is unique to Lakeland. You and your classmates will set up and host a play program for the community.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education certificate program or an equivalent with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). The certificate requirements are: High school diploma with a minimum 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2.
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
Application Notes : Lakeland College classes are taught in English, so you'll need adequate written and oral English skills to be admitted to one of our programs regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. If English is your second language, you must show English proficiency through one of the following: 1. Meeting program admission requirements, 2. Admission by special status, or 3. An acceptable score on one of: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum of 86 on the iBT exam and a minimum score of 21 in each of the four tested areas. If your program requires spoken language proficiency you will need a minimum of 26 points in the speaking component; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each band score; CAEL (Canadian Assessment of English Language) - minimum score of 60 overall with at least 60 on each band score; MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery) - minimum score of 80 with no component less than 76. Must include the speaking test.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applicants are required to have successfully completed the Early Learning and Child Care certificate program or an equivalent with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Please visit the website for complete program requirements.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 10, 2022