Red Deer Polytechnic

Educational Assistant

Red Deer Polytechnic

Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,513
Scholarships:1

Description:

As an Educational Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and other professionals to help students get the most out of their learning. This ten-month program will give you the tools and knowledge you need to start your rewarding career.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*50 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 

Students applying to the Educational Assistant Certificate must have:


  1. 50% in ELA 30-1 OR 65% in ELA 30-2

OR


  • Accuplacer Test with a minimum score of 250 on the Reading component, 250 on the Writing component, and 5 on the WritePlacer Essay.
  • ACCUPLACER Test Validity: successful results must be obtained within two years of the start date of the program.

OR


  • Successful completion of 9 post-secondary credits (3 courses).

Equivalent courses are accepted to meet admission requirements. Academic Upgrading course equivalents are available at RDP.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* 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.

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