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Early Childhood Education (Battlefords Campus)

Learn more about studying Early Childhood Education (Battlefords Campus) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate diploma
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    18,000CAD
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What North West College says about their program:

This Early Childhood Education (ECE) program offered in cooperation with Lakeland College gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of child care settings. The ECE program integrates current research on early childhood education into all of your courses. You'll develop strong communication, observation and documentation skills. Program length is one year for the certificate level (minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0) or you may advance to year two and earn your diploma.

You will receive well-rounded training in:

Communication Play Early Childhood Professionalism Health, Safety and Nutrition Human Development Exploring Exceptionalities Positive Behaviour Supports Creative and Applied Curriculum Practical Experience

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary Diploma equivalent to a Saskatchewan Grade 12

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 5.5)

  • CAEL

    60 (no band below 50)

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE

    63 (no band below 50)

  • TOEFL iBT

    81 (no band below 19)

  • TOEFL PBT

    550 (TWE of 3.5 and a minimum TSE of 50)

English proficiency waivers

The following countries are exempt from the requirement to provide proof of English language proficiency: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Honduras, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Great Britain, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Panama Canal Zone, Papua New Guinea, Philippines*, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants from the Philippines are exempt from the English Language requirements only if they have successfully completed at least two years of study at a recognized institution where English is the primary language of instruction, and they submit an attestation from the school confirming the medium of instruction

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From CAD$15,000 to CAD$18,000 per year

Funding

Scotiabank Scholarships Scotiabank offers three scholarships valued at $1,000 each:

  • One scholarship is open to an International student enrolled in the Business program.
  • One scholarship is open to an International student enrolled in the Continuing Care Assistant program.
  • One scholarship is open to a student (international or domestic) enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. Scholarships will be awarded to a student based on merit. Top student in each program as of the end of October.

Completion Scholarship Merit-based completion scholarships are awarded to full-time students (with a 60% course load) who have successfully completed a North West College postsecondary program for the first time. These scholarships are merit-based and do not require an application form. The College will consider students from all eligible programs of that academic year.

All eligible students are automatically considered for the merit-based scholarships.

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What is the cost of living near North West College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for North West College

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements