Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education

Program Description

Available intakes: January & September

The Early Childhood Care & Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is a one-year post-graduate program best suited elementary school teachers who already have a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

The program gives students the chance to broaden their understanding of the pedagogical approaches shaping early childhood care and education.

Through the Early Childhood Care & Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program, students will:

gain new skills and broaden their knowledge of Early Childhood politics and pedagogy

learn about the changing global context of child care, education, families, and childhood

consider advanced perspectives on ECCE practice and teaching.

Upon completion of this program, students may apply to the Teacher Qualification Service for recognition of their new credential.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

Min TOEFL iBT: 83

Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

• September 2021 Available