Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Designed for those passionate about shaping young minds, our comprehensive Early Childhood Education certificate program equips you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and practical experience to significantly impact various early childhood education settings.
You will gain a thorough understanding of early childhood education, focusing on care for children from newborn to age 12, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on child development.
You will benefit from a unique mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. In community settings, engage directly with children, families, and other early childhood education (ECE) professionals.
In this program, you will:
learn to establish and maintain safe, respectful, and inclusive play environments by nurturing young children, supporting their families and engaging with communities to foster ongoing learning and growth
cultivate a foundational understanding of child development, including effective strategies, best practices, and the design of responsive, relationship-based learning environments
become proficient in essential skills like communication, observation, documentation, digital literacy, behaviour management, problem-solving, and collaboration, all crucial for supporting the holistic development and well-being of children under your care
gain frameworks and perspectives, including Flight (Alberta’s early learning and care framework) and broaden your perspective on key concepts such as wellness, development, equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, ethics, and child-centred learning within the ECE environment.
As a graduate, you’ll be a well-equipped Early Childhood Education professional, ready to take on challenging roles and make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. Your comprehensive training will position you at the forefront of early childhood education, ready to contribute to the field with innovative ideas and practices.
This program is ideal for those looking to start or advance their careers in early childhood education, who are passionate about child development, and who are seeking to make a meaningful impact in the early years of a child’s life.
Embark on this rewarding journey and shape the future by nurturing the minds and hearts of the youngest learners.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Quality starts with accountability. We are innovators who dream big, aim high and do what we say we'll do — and usually more. We learn from every opportunity and create bold solutions for the future.
We're better together. Collaboration means we work as a team to explore opportunities, talk things through to get the best result and trust each other enough to challenge convention, embrace crazy ideas and reach audacious goals. Building trust and creating success as a team is the core of our organization.
People come first. Our service focus sets us apart — we deliver a transformational experience that impacts students, alumni, employees, community and industry. Maintaining a high level of service strengthens our sense of community.
Our commitment to excellence drives us. We thrive on continuous improvement — through experimentation, refining the details, and being best-in-class in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
If our values match yours, make your mark at SAIT in a career fueled by innovation and impact.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15108 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 150 CAD