College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Gander

College Diploma – Early Childhood Education

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Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada

College / Diploma CA$11,454/yr

Program overview

The Early Childhood Education Diploma program provides technical, practical, and administrative training focused on supporting child development and managing licensed early learning facilities:

  • Child Development Focus: Trains students to support children’s growth across physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development domains for ages 0–12.

  • Curriculum & Inclusion: Teaches how to develop, maintain, and evaluate evidence-based early learning environments while fostering inclusive practices for all children.

  • Administrative Skills: Introduces essential management principles required to operate and administer a licensed child care service.

  • Level II Certification Pathway: Qualifies graduates for Level II Child Care Services Certification across infant, preschool, and school-age care sectors.

  • Career Advancement: Serves as a key credential on the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) professional ladder, preparing diploma holders for roles as administrators or senior educators in early learning centers.

Eligibility & requirements

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Completion.

Minimum GPA: 60.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • TOEFL: 79.0

  • PTE: 53.0

  • Duolingo: 105

Direct Admission:

  • 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.

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