Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

• 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 

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.

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.

• Inquire at the Office of the Registrar about equivalencies and/or prior learning assessments. 

• 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

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.

In addition to meeting English Language Proficiency students must also present the appropriate coursework to meet the admission requirements for their chosen program 

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

You must submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check on the first day of classes and apply no earlier than the second week of July

Child Care First Aid

You must complete Child Care First Aid before you begin your first practicum. You can often complete this during the first week of class. You are responsible for the cost associated with this training.

Have references available

We may ask you to provide three references, including their names, phone numbers and email addresses (no family members)

Early Learning Childcare Student Handbook

*Please note this course will not be offered this year.