Early Childhood Education Fast Track (ECE) (International)

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The Fast Track version of the Early Childhood Education diploma program is designed to be completed in two plus academic terms (9 consecutive months) of full-time study.

Graduates of this diploma program are eligible for admission to the Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting post-graduate certificate program specifically enhanced for international students.

Domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees or convention refugees) wishing to pursue Early Childhood Education Fast Track studies should enrol in the Early Childhood Education Fast Track program at the Brantford campus.

Program description

The Early Childhood Education Fast Track (International) program is designed for international students whose first language is not English. Students with international credentials in education or related fields will build on their existing knowledge and experience in order to develop skills and knowledge necessary to work as early childhood educators. Graduates of the Early Childhood Education Fast Track program will be eligible for registration with the provincial College of Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) which will provide employment opportunities in child development centres, kindergarten classrooms, licensed early years programs, and community agencies. This program is enhanced with specific language courses that focus on professional and practice skills for the Canadian workplace. Through interactive classroom learning and integrative field placement experiences, students will develop skills that will enable them to work in collaboration with families, colleagues and communities for the purpose of designing, implementing and evaluating inclusive play-based early learning programs. Building on a thorough understanding of child development and principles of responsive practice, students will work in partnership with college-operated child development centres, kindergarten classrooms, licensed early learning and care programs and community agencies in order to integrate classroom theory and practice in meaningful and engaging ways.

Note: The Fast Track version of the Early Childhood Education diploma program is designed to be completed in two plus academic semesters (9 consecutive months) of full-time study.

Program details

Code: 00032
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 1 year
Start: September
Campus: Waterloo
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
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