Early Learning and Child Care

• A minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or provincial equivalent
• Or previous completion of three University-level courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language Proficiency:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5
• Official transcripts showing successful completion of English 30-1, or its equivalent from another Canadian province, with a minimum grade of 50%.
• Official transcripts from an accredited Canadian, American, British, or Australian post-secondary institution showing successful completion of an English literature course with a grade of C or higher.
• Transcripts showing successful completion of one year of full time study at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction is English with a cumulative percentage of 60% or a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The accredited institution must be located in one of the following English-speaking countries: American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Belize, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Practicum/work experience requirements:

Before you attend your practicum, you will need:

• A clear Police Information Check. A Vulnerable Sector Check is also needed if you are over 18 years of age.
• If you are an international student you may require a study permit, a work permit, a co-op work permit, or a combination of these permits.