Educational Assistant Certificate
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
Learn how you can play a key role in breaking down the barriers of learning through Keyano College's Educational Assistant Certificate program. Attending school can be a great adventure for many students, but for some it can be a difficult experience. This hands-on program will prepare you to support all students including those with learning challenges and special needs in school environments and community settings.
Applications are accepted for the Fall semester only. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.
Apply practical skills to your career
Our graduates are able to:
- Learn and develop strategies for guiding behavior
- Apply and understand strategic adaptation and accountability
- Understand specific disabilities and how they impact children's learning and development
- Support curriculum in language learning , literacy, reading and numeracy
- Observe and analyze social, cognitive and moral development
Admission requirements
You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2.
- a minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or
- a minimum of 65% in English 30-2 or
- receiving a pass mark on the College Entrance Test
- 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.
We will provide you with the forms for all requirements on Orientation Day for the academic year.
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.
Tuition and fees
| Full Time Fees | Fall | Winter |
| Tuition | $2,354.00 | $2,354.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Health & Dental Fee | *$163.00 | *$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total Fees | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | ***$2,825.00 | ***$2,825.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year | $5,650.00 |
| International Students Fees | Fall | Winter |
| Tuition | $7,062.00 | $7,062.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Health & Dental | *$163.00 | *$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total Fees | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees |
***$7,533.00 |
***$7,533.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
$15,066.00 |
| Spring Session Fees | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Tuition | $540.00 | $1,620.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| Student Association Fee | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total Full Time Fees | $200.05 | $200.05 |
| Total Tuition & Fees |
***$740.05 |
***$1,820.05 |
Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
| Full Time Fees | Fall | Winter |
| Tuition | $2,401.00 | $2,401.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Health & Dental Fee | *$163.00 | *$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Technology Fee | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Total Fees | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | ***$2,881.00 | ***$2,881.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year | $5,762.00 |
Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
| International Students Fees | Fall | Winter |
| Tuition | $7,077.00 | $7,077.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Health & Dental | *$126.00 | *$126.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $17.92 | $17.92 |
| Student Association Fee | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | 100.00 |
| Total Fees | $430.92 | $430.92 |
| Total Tuition & Fees |
***$7,507.92 |
***$7,507.92 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
$15,015.84 |
| Spring Session Fees | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Tuition | $540.00 | $1,620.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| Student Association Fee | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total Full Time Fees | $200.05 | $200.05 |
| Total Tuition & Fees |
***$740.05 |
***$1,820.05 |
Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters and do not include mandatory laboratory fees. Laboratory fees can range from $34 - $132 for 2024-2025 and $35 - $135 for 2025-2026.
* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website.
** These programs have a mandatory Spring semester if students intend to graduate on time.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program structure
The Educational Assistant Certificate program is available full-time or part-time through a combination of evening and day classes and online study.
Current students, please use your Program Registration Guide when registering for courses.
| COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
| Term I |
21 |
|
| CHSD 101 |
Child Development I |
3 |
| CHSD 104 | Guiding Children's Behaviour | 3 |
| CHSD 105 |
Personal Development & Interaction |
3 |
| EA 100 |
Role of the Educational Assistant |
3 |
| EA 102 |
Language and Literacy |
3 |
| EA 110 |
Practicum I |
3 |
| EA 125 |
Practicum Seminar I |
1 |
| ENGL 100 |
Written Composition |
3 |
| COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
| Term II (January - April) |
17 |
|
| CHSD 201 |
Child Development II |
3 |
| EA 116 |
Health and Safety Considerations for Working with Children |
1 |
| EA 202 |
Exploring Exceptionalities |
3 |
| EA 206 |
Supporting Numeracy in the Classroom |
2 |
| EA 210 |
Practicum II |
4 |
| EA 211 |
Supporting Literacy Instruction in Elementary Schools |
3 |
| EA 225 |
Practicum Seminar II |
1 |
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
| Term III (May - June) Choose 3 Micro Credential Courses* |
3 |
|
| CHSD 212 |
Exceptionality 1: Brain/Cognitive |
1 |
| CHSD 213 |
Exceptionality II: Physical/Medical |
1 |
| CHSD 214 |
Exceptionality III: Introduction to Communication Disorders |
1 |
| CHSD 215 |
Exceptionality IV: Behavioural Disorders |
1 |
| CHSD 218 |
Supporting Students with Severe Emotional/Behavioral Challenges |
1 |
| CHSD 219 | Supporting Students with Mental Health Concerns | 1 |
| CHSD 220 |
School-Age Care |
1 |
| CHSD 223 |
Working with EAL Children |
1 |
| CHSD 224 |
Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
1 |
| CHSD 225 |
Working with Communication Disorders |
1 |
| EA 217 |
Adolescents in the Classroom |
1 |
Please Note: ELCC and EA working in the Childcare field can now apply for spring courses.
Requirements: A letter from your employer on a company letterhead indicating you work with children ages birth to 12 years.
Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.
Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.