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Become an Educational Assistant and help students with unique physical, emotional, or behavioral needs thrive.
Program Highlights
School districts actively seek our graduates, with many securing jobs immediately after completing the program.
Support student development in both inclusive and specialized classroom environments.
What you'll learn
Discover how educational assistants contribute within school teams.
Gain expertise in assisting students with diverse needs at various educational levels - from elementary to college.
Provide academic, behavioral, and personal care support in school or alternative learning environments.
Enhance student achievement through educational technology and tailored strategies - an iPad is essential for accessing specialized learning applications.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, also known as Program Standards, define the core competencies students must demonstrate to graduate.
These standards are frequently developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) through collaboration with industry professionals and educators. To maintain relevance with workplace demands, we regularly consult employers, alumni, and current students to refine these outcomes during periodic program evaluations.
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.