Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Yarmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Yarmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,387.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Early childhood educators design inclusive programs to support children's and families' physical, emotional, and social development.
This hands-on program aligns with Nova Scotia's early childhood education standards, combining theoretical learning with practical experience across all childhood stages. Key components include: musical activities, outdoor education, health promotion, developmental and cultural studies, food education, and creative expression.
You'll gain expertise in:
Core child development theories while fostering nurturing, engaging environments
Essential competencies for working with children of all ages in diverse educational settings
Proven communication techniques for collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and specialists
Assessment methods to design inclusive, play-focused indoor and outdoor activities that address each child's holistic development as an individual
Career opportunities
Qualified graduates can work in licensed childcare facilities, preschool programs, after-school care, Head Start initiatives, family support services, and early learning centers with children of various ages.
Some graduates may qualify for educational assistant positions - confirm requirements with your preferred school district.
Many alumni establish successful careers as private nannies or home-based daycare operators.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690