Early Childhood Education Assistant
Early Childhood Education Assistant
Description
This program addresses health, safety, and nutrition practices in early childhood education centers to promote children’s well-being. It encourages reflection on the personal challenges related to health, safety, and nutrition that early childhood educators face.
At the end of this program, you will be eligible to apply for your Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate through the ECE Registry of British Columbia.
Please note:
- If you live in another Canadian province and do not intend to come to British Columbia, we recommend that you check your province’s requirements before registering.
- If you are an international student, this program is not eligible for a study or work permit.
Please click here to review the institutional policies of the College.
Early childhood education staff fall under the base category 42202 of the National Occupational Classification as per version 1.0 2021.
The program is offered over a period of 6 to 15 weeks with continuous entry, allowing you to start at any time (within a maximum of two weeks after confirmation of your admission). It is open to all students who meet the admission requirements listed under the “Admission Requirements” tab.
This program does not require approval and is not subject to review by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Students may not file a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund in relation to this program.
Courses
| Code | Name of the course | Fee $* |
|---|---|---|
| EPE 101 | Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 credits) | 315 |
*For international students : $400
Textbook:
- Annie Lapierre, Julie Tremblay, La santé au menu Assurer une bonne santé et une saine alimentation à l’enfant, éditions Erpi
Admission Requirements
High school Diploma or Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission with a passing grade of 50% on the “Maîtrise de la langue” French test.
Tuition fees
Program and textbooks
- Course: $315 for permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and accepted refugees, as well as temporary residents with a valid work or study permit, or $400 for individuals who do not meet the above criteria.
- Textbook: printed version $46.95 – digital version $38.95 (prices are subject to change). The book reference can be found under the “Courses” tab.”
Admission fees
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, accepted refugees, and temporary residents with a valid work or study permit: $35
- International students: $100
Visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page (Bourses et aides financières, in French) for information on scholarships offered by Collège Éducacentre, and other sources of financial aid.
It is also possible to be funded for college programs under certain conditions. If you are or have been unemployed in the last 5 years, you are a single parent or if you receive social assistance benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid. To find out more about the conditions and the process to follow, please contact the WorkBC agency closest to you: workbc.ca.
Refund policy
Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)
To register
1 – Prepare Your Documents
- Photo ID (federal or provincial government issued)
- Proof of status (different from your photo ID)
- Eligible statuses:
-
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Refugee with permission to study
👉 Check the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (see the “Admission Requirements” tab).
2 – Admission Application
Step 1 – Submit your admission application
-
- Apply online through the admission portal.
- You can save your progress and return later to complete the form.
⚠️ Submitting falsified documents may result in serious penalties.
⚠️ Missing information may delay or prevent the processing of your application.
Step 2 – Take a French placement test
👉 Watch the explanatory video, in French HERE
-
- The test is sent after your application and admission fee payment are confirmed.
- Online test, maximum duration: 3 hours
- 3 sections:
- Grammar (multiple choice)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (250–300 words)
Step 3 – Admission confirmed
-
- Contact your Student Services team:
- info.epe@educacentre.com
- 604-708-5100 ext. 1202 ou 1404
- Contact your Student Services team:
3 – Course Registration
- Choose your courses
- Pay through Omnivox
- For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com
👉 Watch the explanatory video
Contact-us for more information
For more details about this course, please contact the student advisor via email or phone: info.epe@educacentre.com; 604-708-5100, ext. 1202.
Description
This program addresses health, safety, and nutrition practices in early childhood education centers to promote children’s well-being. It encourages reflection on the personal challenges related to health, safety, and nutrition that early childhood educators face.
At the end of this program, you will be eligible to apply for your Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate through the ECE Registry of British Columbia.
Please note:
- If you live in another Canadian province and do not intend to come to British Columbia, we recommend that you check your province’s requirements before registering.
- If you are an international student, this program is not eligible for a study or work permit.
Please click here to review the institutional policies of the College.
Early childhood education staff fall under the base category 42202 of the National Occupational Classification as per version 1.0 2021.
The program is offered over a period of 6 to 15 weeks with continuous entry, allowing you to start at any time (within a maximum of two weeks after confirmation of your admission). It is open to all students who meet the admission requirements listed under the “Admission Requirements” tab.
This program does not require approval and is not subject to review by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Students may not file a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund in relation to this program.
Courses
| Code | Name of the course | Fee $* |
|---|---|---|
| EPE 101 | Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 credits) | 315 |
*For international students : $400
Textbook:
- Annie Lapierre, Julie Tremblay, La santé au menu Assurer une bonne santé et une saine alimentation à l’enfant, éditions Erpi
Admission Requirements
High school Diploma or Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission with a passing grade of 50% on the “Maîtrise de la langue” French test.
Tuition fees
Program and textbooks
- Course: $315 for permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and accepted refugees, as well as temporary residents with a valid work or study permit, or $400 for individuals who do not meet the above criteria.
- Textbook: printed version $46.95 – digital version $38.95 (prices are subject to change). The book reference can be found under the “Courses” tab.”
Admission fees
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, accepted refugees, and temporary residents with a valid work or study permit: $35
- International students: $100
Visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page (Bourses et aides financières, in French) for information on scholarships offered by Collège Éducacentre, and other sources of financial aid.
It is also possible to be funded for college programs under certain conditions. If you are or have been unemployed in the last 5 years, you are a single parent or if you receive social assistance benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid. To find out more about the conditions and the process to follow, please contact the WorkBC agency closest to you: workbc.ca.
Refund policy
Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)
To register
1 – Prepare Your Documents
- Photo ID (federal or provincial government issued)
- Proof of status (different from your photo ID)
- Eligible statuses:
-
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Refugee with permission to study
👉 Check the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (see the “Admission Requirements” tab).
2 – Admission Application
Step 1 – Submit your admission application
-
- Apply online through the admission portal.
- You can save your progress and return later to complete the form.
⚠️ Submitting falsified documents may result in serious penalties.
⚠️ Missing information may delay or prevent the processing of your application.
Step 2 – Take a French placement test
👉 Watch the explanatory video, in French HERE
-
- The test is sent after your application and admission fee payment are confirmed.
- Online test, maximum duration: 3 hours
- 3 sections:
- Grammar (multiple choice)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing (250–300 words)
Step 3 – Admission confirmed
-
- Contact your Student Services team:
- info.epe@educacentre.com
- 604-708-5100 ext. 1202 ou 1404
- Contact your Student Services team:
3 – Course Registration
- Choose your courses
- Pay through Omnivox
- For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com
👉 Watch the explanatory video
Contact-us for more information
For more details about this course, please contact the student advisor via email or phone: info.epe@educacentre.com; 604-708-5100, ext. 1202.