Capilano University

Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway

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Program Information

School:Capilano University
Faculty:Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development, School of Education & Childhood Studies
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English as a Second Language
Description:English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in partnership with the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program offers the Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway for international students.

Gain the skills to start working in early childhood education settings, helping children learn, grow and succeed.

The Pathway allows you to begin getting credit for an ECCE credential while you are improving your English.
URL:Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway at Capilano University
Length:8 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $21,066

Costs include fees.
Scholarships:5
Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    High school graduation required.
    Application Notes :

    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 produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:



    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=520, internet=67, or
    • English Language Assessment (ELA)= 114, or
    • International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=5.5 overall, and no one score less than 5.0 or,
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=50, or
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=50, or
    • Capilano University EAP 080 with a minimum B grade.
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      Current Grade 12 students can be conditionally accepted based on final Grade 11 grades or interim Grade 12 grades. Students can upload proof of grades (e.g. unofficial transcripts, copies of report cards) through EducationPlannerBC when applying to Capilano University. Final acceptance will be based on high school graduation and having met the program specific requirements.

      Note: All B.C. applicants must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS). Please do this as soon as possible.

      * 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 October 27, 2023