Capilano University

Early Childhood Care and Education

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Program Information

School:Capilano University
Faculty:Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development, School of Education & Childhood Studies
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Description:The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Diploma gives students the competencies and knowledge to work with children under five in licensed preschools and childcare centres.

Education courses in the diploma meet the requirements of the Early Childhood Educator Registry for the ECE Certificate to Practice; Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice and/or the Special Needs Certificate to Practice. Students who successfully complete an ECCE diploma can apply to the degree program.
URL:Early Childhood Care and Education at Capilano University
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $22,676

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.
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.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants are required to have high school graduation. Applicants are also required to have English Studies 12, English 12 or English 12 First Peoples. Recommended but not required: A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12, English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and three academic Grade 12 courses. Admissions preference may be given to students with Literary Studies 12 as one of the three academic Grade 12 courses.
Application Notes : 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.
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