College Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the College Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care program are as follows:

• Year 1:
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with:
    • a minimum of 50% in English 30/30-1
    • OR 65% in English 33/30-2
  • Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) with less than a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered after their overall strengths have been determined through a combination of an interview with ELCC staff and the College Entrance Test.
  • Mature students may be admitted as special students to individual ELCC courses.
• Year 2:
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with:
    • Minimum of 50% in English 30/30-1
    • OR Minimum of 65% in English 33/30-2.
  • Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) with less than a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered after their overall strengths have been determined through a combination of an interview with ELCC staff and the College Entrance Assessment.
  • OR ELCC Certificate (or equivalent).
  • A Level 2 equivalency, as recognized by Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Office, may be eligible, if applicants provide proof of competency in the following early learning certificate courses: CHSD 104, CHSD 105, ELCC 106, ELCC 206 and have equivalent practicum experience in an early learning setting.

In addition to the above requirements, students must also meet the following:

• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Pre-Practicum Requirements:
  • Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be submitted on the first day of classes.
  • Child Care First Aid must be completed before beginning the first practicum.
  • References may be required, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (no family members).

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The Early Learning and Child Care Diploma program at Keyano College has specific English language proficiency requirements that applicants must meet. The accepted English language exams and their respective minimum scores are as follows:

• TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 79 with no score below 19
• IELTS: with a minimum score of 6.0
• CAEL: with a minimum score of 60
• MELAB: with a minimum score of 80
• Duolingo: with a minimum score of 95
• PTE (Academic): with a minimum score of 50

In addition to meeting the English language proficiency requirements, students must also present the appropriate coursework to meet the Academic Requirements for their chosen program.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.