Early childhood education

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This two-year program gives you all the tools you need to contribute to the development and fulfillment of young children. The training combines theoretical courses with practical internships to prepare you for the job market.

Early childhood education

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Help them take their first steps in life

This two-year program gives you all the tools you need to contribute to the development and fulfillment of young children. The program combines theoretical courses with practical internships to prepare you for the job market.

Offered in partnership with Collège La Cité, this program is delivered online (live or recorded), with access to Collège La Cité classrooms, in French only.


Numerous job prospects
Did you know that early childhood educators are among the most sought-after college-level jobs in the NWT? This brand-new Early Childhood Education program meets the requirements of the NWT Department of Education, Culture and Training. The diploma gives you access to positions in preschools (daycares, preschool centers) and school-age preschools.

A schedule adapted to your reality
Our courses are designed to give you the flexibility to organize your schedule so you can keep your job during regular daycare hours. Training is offered both online (asynchronous courses available at any time) and at a distance (synchronous courses over a few weekends with professionals in the field).

Please note that this program is only available to permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Teaching mode
Online
Duration
2 years
When
Autumn, winter and spring
Price
$1,702.34 (estimated costs for step 1)
Program admission application
Not available to international applications
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Admission requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma (grade 12) or equivalent, or have passed the adult candidate test (age 19 and over).

Prerequisites for practical training (stages 2, 3 and 4) :

Up-to-date immunization record;
Criminal record check obtained from local police or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or proof of pardon;
Red Cross General First Aid Certificate or equivalent;
Level C cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Both certificates must be valid throughout the program of study.

Warning: a criminal record for which a pardon has not been applied for or obtained reduces the chances of obtaining a work placement and employment in the field.

Equipment required

A computer with a camera and microphone, and an Internet connection.

Students can request equipment loans from Collège Nordique and use the study rooms.


If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact us at info@cnordique.ca.

This program is offered through a partnership between Collège Nordique and Collège La Cité.

*Collège La Cité will soon be resuming the admissions process for foreign students.

Program structure

Financial aid and scholarships

You may be eligible for the NWT Student Financial Assistance Program.

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Gain recognition for your experience in the early childhood sector

If you already have experience in the early childhood field, you can have your qualifications recognized free of charge, so that you can obtain your Child Care Education diploma more quickly.

Gain recognition for your experience

Free training courses to perfect your early childhood skills

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