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CAD 16410

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 200

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Assiniboine’s two-year Early Childhood Education diploma program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality early learning and child care to young children.  


Early childhood educators plan, organize, and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. 


Early Childhood Educators work in a variety of early learning and child care setting, and can find work in full and part-time programs with children from infants to school-age. 


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Establish inclusive, culturally responsive, healthy, and safe play-based learning environments for all children, staff, and families. 
  • Facilitate physical, sensory, cognitive, communicative, creative, and self-development among young children through curriculum planning. 
  • Facilitate positive relationships among children and adults in guiding children’s behavior to support holistic wellbeing. 
  • Collaborate effectively with families and the community. 
  • Demonstrate professional conduct, documentation, and effective communication skills as an early childhood educator. 
  • Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and topics that honor and respect First Nations, Metis, and Inuit cultures through inclusive practices in early learning and childcare. 
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 20 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79.0  Minimum Listening - 12.0  Minimum Reading - 13.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 18.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  Minimum Listening - 48.0  Minimum Reading - 53.0  Minimum Writing - 62.0  Minimum Speaking - 46.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
    • English 40G/40S or equivalent with a minimum mark of 60%

6.5 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16410

Tuition Fee
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CAD 200

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

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Scholarships

Assiniboine Community College is pleased to announce that the Financial Awards & Scholarships portal for 2026 is now open. International applicants beginning their programs in 2026 are eligible to apply—and successful recipients will have their award applied to the first term of their program. All international applicants are required to pay their full program fees prior to the start of their academic term, regardless of whether they are being considered for financial awards or scholarships.


Entrance Awards

As a full-time certificate, diploma or advanced diploma student at Assiniboine, you may be eligible for an entrance award to apply directly against your tuition.

  1. Applying is easy! Diane Shamray International Award online at 
  2. Apply before you begin your program. You must apply for an entrance award once you've been accepted into a program of study at our college and before you begin your classes. Part of your application for this award requires that you tell us why you've selected the program that you did at Assiniboine. Please refer to  for deadline details.
  3. Studying in a two-year program? Recipients of the international student award who are in a two-year diploma program will receive the award against their tuition in both their first and second year of studies in the same program.


Bridging Bursaries

We offer bursaries of up to $2,000 available to support international students returning for their second year of study. These bursaries are awarded to students who demonstrate the most financial need.

  1. Apply before your second year of study. The deadline to apply is in February each year.
  2. Applying is easy! Go to  and click the button located under ‘Ready to Apply’. From there, create an account and choose the International Student Bursary from the list.
  3. Plan for your second year of college. Recipients of the International Student Bursary will be notified in the spring, in advance of their second year of study. Any bursary amount awarded will be credited towards your tuition for your second year of study.

 



Upcoming Financial Award Review Dates (Apply Before These Dates):

Awards Details Intake
Diane Shamray International Award in Food Processing Exclusive to applicants registered in the Food Processing (Animal Protein) program
Financial Awards Application Reviews begin: Friday, March 6, 2026
Spring(May 2026)
Diane Shamray International Award Financial Awards Application Reviews begin: Friday, March 6, 2026 Spring (May 2026)

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