Oakville,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Educational Support - Intensive in Oakville Canada | Sheridan College
Sheridan College
|
Oakville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
18,448
(c. USD13,240.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program is tailored for graduates of university or college programs, as well as current Educational Assistants in school systems who want to deepen their knowledge of special education in Ontario classrooms and earn an Ontario College Diploma.
You'll gain the skills needed to assist students with disabilities and/or Individual Education Plans, while creating a secure, professional setting that enhances student welfare.
What you'll learn and practice
Assist students with academic, behavioral, and personal care requirements across all grade levels
Apply Universal Design for Learning methodologies
Promote inclusive social environments
Collaborate within special education teams
Document student progress accurately
Career Paths
After completing the Educational Support diploma, you'll be prepared to work as an Educational Assistant in public or private schools, helping students with varied learning needs, or join social/health programs with special education elements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Postsecondary diploma or degree and/or
Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience.
Note: The Educational Support student must have the energy and stamina to respond to the physical demands associated with the role of the assistant.
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%.
Tuition
CAD
18,448