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Early Childhood Education

Learn more about studying Early Childhood Education as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,283USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Bellevue College says about their program:

The Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for people interested in becoming lead teachers, program supervisors, program directors or family support specialists in early childhood settings, caring for and educating young children. Emphasis is placed on active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Classes help adults increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children and to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families. Students also complete general education requirements. Credits earned may be applied to the 90 credit AAS-T Early Childhood Education Transfer Degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Every Bachelor's program require the completion of prerequisite courses at the Associate level, related to the specific field, or the equivalent credits.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • IELTS

    6.0 (with all sub-scores 5.5+)

  • Duolingo English Test

    95

  • IB English A

    4

Documents required

  • US Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  • A copy of the passport photo page, including expiration date.
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0) in all required courses on the associate's degree of the related field of study
  • Valid proof of English language proficiency
  • Transcripts in English from the current and/or previous schools
  • For the nursing program only - Have at least one year of recent (within the past 3 years) clinical experience
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Bachelor's tuition

    $20,440 per year

  • Associate’s tuition

    US$10,573 per year

Funding

BC Foundation Scholarship

  • BC Foundation Scholarships are awarded annually to current and prospective BC students. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, financial need, personal history, achievement, or for specific areas of study. With one application, students are automatically considered for the majority of our available scholarships. Students may apply each year that they plan to enroll at BC.
  • Scholarships awarded will generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 each, which can be applied to tuition, fees, and in some cases, books.
  • The application for scholarships is available annually from January through March.
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What is the cost of living near Bellevue College?

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

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Bellevue College

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

USA student visa requirements