About Early Childhood Care And Learning Diploma in College of New Caledonia
Overview
A diploma in Early Childhood Care and Learning provides opportunities for graduates to work with infants and toddler or children requiring extra support.
Early childhood education is a naturally rewarding and challenging career. It is full of opportunities to help children and families learn and grow.
A natural ability around young children is only the first step in the career journey. Professional caregivers face a variety of behavioural, organizational, and personal challenges.
The diploma will prepare you with skills to work with infants and toddlers and children with diverse abilities.
Careers
Graduates in Early Childhood Care and Learning may go on to work with young children in a variety of settings, including:
- Child care centres
- Preschools
- Supported Child Development programs
- Aboriginal supported child care programs
- Infant and family development programs
- Infant Toddler Programs
- Social service agencies
- Libraries
- School district StrongStart programs
- Child development centres
- Owner/operator of early learning programs
What you will learn
The Early Childhood Care and Learning program provides comprehensive practical skills and theoretical understanding.
- Attachment theories
- Infant & Toddler development
- Health, safety, and nutrition
- Family Centered Practice
- Administration and Leadership
- Advocacy
Graduates of the diploma can apply for a certificate to practice as an Infant/Toddler Educator and/or a Special Needs Educator from the Early Childhood Educator Registry in BC.
Academic qualification equivalents
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
English language requirements
College of New Caledonia Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban Setting |
| Registration fee |
350 CAD |
| Average Tuition per year |
CAD 3,111.10 |
| English language proficiency test |
IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Financial aid |
Scholarship, Grants and loans |
College of New Caledonia Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Below is the cost of studying at the College of New Caledonia which includes expenses such as tuition, residence, fees, housing, health, and personal items cost.
Tuition should be deposited before issuance of a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
| Type of fee |
Amount (CAD) |
| Average annual tuition |
3111.10 |
| Health/Medical Insurance or coverage |
150 |
| University transfer courses, 3 credits(per course) |
1195 |
| Registration fee (per term) |
350 |
| Academic upgrading (per course) |
1560 |
| English language training (ELT) |
4700 |
| Homestay (accommodation) |
200 + 700 (monthly) |
| Residence (large room) |
400 |
| Residence (standard room) |
500 |
