College Diploma – Educational Support (B899)

The Educational Support program at St. Clair College prepares students to assist children and adolescents with special needs in inclusive academic environments:

• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Trains students to work directly alongside classroom teachers, educational assistants (EAs), speech-language pathologists, and physiotherapists to optimize learning for exceptional students.

• Assistive Technology & Special Ed Training: Teaches the construction and application of special education strategies using current assistive and augmentative technologies.

• Field Placements & Workplace Skills: Features field placement opportunities across diverse educational settings under the guidance of experienced special education professionals.

• Embedded Professional Certifications: Offers the opportunity to obtain valuable certifications directly within the program (such as Behaviour Management Systems Training, specialized feeding techniques, and safe lifting procedures).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.