About Post Baccalaureate Diploma Early Childhood Care And Education in Capilano University
The 30-credit Early Childhood Care & Education Post Baccalaureate Diploma most benefits elementary school teachers who already have a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Broaden your understanding of the pedagogical approaches that are shaping early childhood care and education.
Through the ECCE Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program you will:
- gain new skills and broaden your knowledge of Early Childhood politics and pedagogy
- learn about the changing global context of child care, education, families, and childhood
- consider advanced perspectives on ECCE practice and teaching.
On completion of this program you may apply to the Teacher Qualification Service for recognition of your new credential.
Program Highlights
| Degree Type Offered |
Diploma |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Total Credits |
30 |
| Delivery Type |
Full Time |
| Language Proficiency |
TOEFL,IELTS,PTE |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate pedagogical practices that are connected to contemporary theoretical approaches of learning, thinking and teaching in the field of early childhood care and education.
- Work collaboratively with children, families, colleagues and community to provide relevant and responsive caring and educational experiences.
- Use ethical pedagogical practices that demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to local and global issues related to early childhood care and education.
- Engage in pedagogical practices that demonstrate mastery of the competencies required to be licensed and employed as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia.
TUITION AND FEES PER YEAR
| International Students |
| Year |
Tuition |
Fees |
Total |
| Year 1 |
$21,008 |
$1,327 |
$22,335 |
| Total |
$21,008 |
$1,327 |
$22,335 |
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- Completion of a recognized Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum graduation grade point average of 2.0
Program-specific requirements
- Letter of interest/intent
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview
Additional information
- Letter of interest/intent - maximum 500 words; guidelines for letter of interest/intent: the philosophies that currently shape your teaching practice and your professional curiosities, questions, and inquiries that may guide your research and learning.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or English speaking institution from another country, or equivalent training and experience.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
- TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 83 ,paper-delivered test 560
- PTE: Required minimum mark 56
Capilano University Highlights
| Type of university |
Public |
| Associate Degrees |
7 |
| Bachelor’s Degrees |
12 |
| Certificate Programs |
34 |
| Number of Faculty members |
639 |
| Number of Full time Enrollment |
2,904 |
| Number of Part time Enrollment |
4,671 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
23% |
| Basic Tuition Fee, Undergraduate International Students |
CAD 572.00 per credit |
Capilano University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.
| Fees (Estimate) |
Amount per annum (CAD) |
| Tuition |
17,853.30 |
| Books and supplies |
1,000 |
| Other fees |
1,269.19 |
| Food |
5,000 |
| Transportation |
1,500 |
| Phone and Internet |
1,300 |
| Total |
27,922.49 |
