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Stenberg College

Surrey , British Columbia ,Canada

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Early Childhood Education is an extremely rewarding profession. There is a great demand across British Columbia for qualified and dedicated Early Childhood Educators that can provide superior care and education for children from birth to school age.

The first five years of a child’s life are the most formative and highly important to their development. The needs of preschool children have become a top priority. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will fill a meaningful and fulfilling role in society. Your job prospects after completing this program are excellent, as over 98 percent of Stenberg Early Childhood Education program graduates find employment within six months of program completion in daycare, preschools, nursery schools, special needs centres, public schools, and infant/toddler centres.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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

Careers at Stenberg
At Stenberg College, staff and faculty work together to create and foster a positive learning environment geared towards student success.
Employment Opportunities at Stenberg College
At Stenberg College, staff and faculty work together to create and foster a positive learning environment geared towards student success. We are committed to empowering our students with education to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Stenberg is focused on delivering the best health care and human services programs with an emphasis on practicum education and innovative delivery. Our programs are developed in close alliance with employers and industry, ensuring that students are being taught relevant and needed skills for a meaningful career.

We are also committed to the success of our faculty and staff. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through participating in development workshops / in services several times a year. Our faculty is encouraged to continue to further their teaching education through working towards completion of our In Class or Online Instructor Development Course. Nursing Faculty are required to participate in, and work towards completion of the National Association of Career College’s Instructor Development Program – Level I & II

We regularly recognize the achievements and excellence of our employees and communicate to them that they are valued and respected. Our environment encourages opportunities and many of our employees have grown into different roles that meet their professional development goals. But we have fun as well and hold several social events and community initiatives that are jointly organized by different departments so that everyone has an opportunity to create culture at Stenberg.

We Believe In

  • Professionalism – We each add value through sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Quality of life – We work hard but it is balanced with personal life. We believe this balance is critical to personal success and that it must be respected.
  • Having fun – We laugh and have fun at work.
  • Respect – We treat everyone with respect and consideration.

Our Benefits Include

  • Extended medical plan, including travel insurance
  • Personal & Sick days (allotted per year for full-time employees)
  • Paid vacation
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Competitive wages
  • Social events
  • Foundations for Excellence in Teaching program for faculty
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Free access to fitness facility (at campus location)

PSW Opportunity

Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 yrs psw is 2yrs so total 4 yrs of visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • ?Completion of Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, or mature student status*
  • Passing Stenberg College’s Admission entrance examination or equivalent*
  • Successful completion of a short written essay
  • Passing Verbal Test of English if ESL or equivalent*
  • Completion of Stenberg College entrance informational interview
  • Acceptable Criminal Record Review with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General* 

Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.

Program Advisors will work with students to obtain the following:

  • Proof of 50 hours of volunteer work/paid work experience with children aged 3-5 or have parented a child aged 3-5. This requirement can be met whilst parenting own children.
  • Reference letter stating suitability to work with children.

NB: Additional criteria may be required to fulfill industry guidelines; students will be informed in advance

Language Proficiency Requirements: Overall IELTS Test score* of 6.0 with no component less than 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, 5.5 for Reading and Writing (or other ESL equivalencies as determined by Stenberg). *Must be within the last 2 years.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 18727 CAD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
    Application Fee: N/A
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