About Early Childhood Education in Conestoga College
About the Program
This two-year diploma program prepares students for professional practice in the field of early learning and child care. Through interactive classroom learning and work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, students will develop skills that will enable them to work in collaboration with families, colleagues and communities for the purpose of designing, implementing and evaluating inclusive play-based early learning programs. Building on a thorough understanding of child development and principles of responsive practice, students will work in partnership with college-operated child development centres, kindergarten classrooms, licensed early learning and care programs and community agencies in order to integrate classroom theory and practice in meaningful and engaging ways.
- The January intake offers the opportunity for accelerated completion. The program is delivered in four consecutive semesters.
- Successfully completing the Human Services Foundations program prior to applying to the Early Childhood Education diploma program is an opportunity to obtain a year of personal growth and education that may contribute to success in this career-focused program.
Academic qualification equivalents
Requirements for Certificate/Diploma and Degree Programs
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks / Transcript of Study
Requirements for Graduate Certificate Program
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets / Transcript of Study
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 55
Conestoga College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Number of Students |
16,500 |
| DLI Number |
019376158572 |
| Tuition Fee Range |
$6,900 - $33,630 |
| Application Cost |
CAD 100 |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
CAD 14,962 per year |
| Tests Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, CanTEST |
| Minimum Test Scores Required |
IELTS – 6.5 bands
TOEFL (IBT) – 88 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio |
127:1 |
| Scholarships for International students |
Available |
Conestoga College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
