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This program will provide you with the skills needed to assist students who have disabilities or Individual Education Plans, while ensuring a secure and professional setting that enhances student welfare.
What you'll gain experience in
Assisting students with academic, behavioral, and personal care requirements across all grade levels from kindergarten to high school
Applying Universal Design for Learning strategies, Encouraging social integration, Collaborating within special education teams
Documenting student progress accurately
Career Paths
After earning your Educational Support diploma, you'll be prepared to pursue roles as an Educational Assistant in public or private schools, aiding students with varied learning needs, or join social or health programs with a focus on special education.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.