College Diploma – Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education (Leadership / Advanced) program prepares students to become frontline leaders and administrators in early childhood education (ECE) settings, managing day-to-day operations while supporting children from newborn to age 12.

• Core Focus & Curriculum: Focuses on leadership, administration, staff supervision, program management, and operational coordination. Covers emergent curriculum, relationship-based program design, behavior management, observation and assessment techniques, digital literacy, and documentation/reporting duties.

• Framework & Hands-on Learning: Deeply integrates Flight (Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework) alongside practical, project-based courses and hands-on community placements working with children, families, staff, and volunteers.

• Certification & Outcomes: Emphasizes wellness, equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, child-centered learning, ethics, professionalism, and advocacy. Graduates are prepared for leadership, supervisory, and directorial roles in early learning centers, daycare operations, and community agencies.

  Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $78,573/yr (Range: $52K – $112K) | 2,014 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $80,599/yr (Range: $51K – $115K) | 243 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Eligibility: This program is PGWP eligible for international students, provided they are enrolled in on-campus study or complete more than 50% of their coursework on campus (if taking a blended delivery option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based on official criteria.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission.