Fanshawe College

Early Childhood Education

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Program Information

School:Fanshawe College
Faculty:School of Community Studies
Degree:Diploma; Online; University Transfer
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Description:If shaping and nurturing the young minds of the future while enjoying a satisfying and in-demand career interests you, Fanshawe's Early Childhood Education program will give you the skills and the hands-on experience to get you on your way. Our unique early childhood education program blends theory and coursework with real experience in the field, so you'll graduate with all of the skills necessary to begin your career. You'll develop your knowledge and professional skills in child development with the assistance of our diverse early childhood education courses. Additionally, you'll learn about your valuable and specialized role in the community, the importance of play in children's learning, the family involvement, and curriculum design and implementation on your way to securing your diploma in early childhood education.
URL:Early Childhood Education at Fanshawe College
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $15,271
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 
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH: Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)

OR

Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)

OR

Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)

OR

Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]
Additional Admission Requirements:
    The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.

    •Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR)

    •Evidence of Good Health

    •Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database

    •Placement Agreement

    * 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 March 07, 2023