College Diploma – Early Childhood Education – Accelerated (B820)

The Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) program at St. Clair College is designed for individuals holding a prior university degree who wish to gain specialized credentials to support young children’s development:

• Targeted Accelerated Stream: Specifically structured for applicants who have already completed a 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree, allowing them to fast-track their education in child development and pedagogical principles.

• Child-Centered Curriculum Design: Teaches Registered Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) how to design play-based learning frameworks tailored to the unique interests and developmental stages of infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children.

• Diverse Field Placements: Features hands-on field experience across varied educational and community settings, including specialized placements in Francophone, Indigenous, and extended-hours facilities.

• Professional Registration & Certification: Graduates qualify to apply for certification with the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario (AECEO) and must register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) to practice professionally in Ontario.

Academic Background: 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree.

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.