Education Assistant Diploma and Certificate

Description

Description

The Education Assistant program leads to the completion of either a Certificate (15 courses, including 2 practicums) or a Diploma (20 courses, including 2 practicums).
It provides theory, develops competency in required skills, and promotes professional development towards the training and preparation of Education Assistants to enhance the child’s involvement in the educational environment. Education Assistants may be employed to provide support to children with varying levels of special needs or they may provide general support to classroom teachers in the delivery of educational programs to a number of children or the entire class.

This program is offered in French and delivered online through our Virtual Campus (except for the practicums, which are completed in person).

Career occupation
The profession of Education Assistant falls under NOC code 4413 in the National Occupational Classification (2016, version 1.3) or under NOC code 43100 in the 2021 version (version 1.0)
Examples titles :

Educational assistant
Educational resources assistant
Elementary school teacher’s aide
Homework assistant
Remedial education aide
Special education assistant
Secondary school teacher’s assistant
School lunchroom supervisor

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Courses

Courses

This program is offered in French and delivered online through our Virtual Campus (except for the practicums, which are completed in person).

	Course title	Hours
1	PSY 101 – Human Development	45
2	COM 101 – Interpersonal Communication	45
3	APS 100 – Roles of the Education Assistant in a school setting	45
4	APS 101 – Foundations of the Curriculum and of the School System	45
5	APS 102 – Personal Care For Student	45
6	APS 103 – Intervention Strategies for Students I	45
7	APS 104 – Intervention Strategies for Students II	45
8	APS 105 – Francophone Realities and Diversities in a minority community	45
9	APS 106 – Emotional and Social Skills	45
10	APS 107 – Autism	45
11	APS 108 – Literacy and Numeracy	45
12	APS 109 – Language Disorders	45
13	APS 110 – Indigenous Perspectives in Education	45
14	APS 111 – Practicum – Reflective Practice I	130
15	APS 112 – Practicum – Reflective Practice II	160
16	APS 201 – Executive Functions: Foundations and Perspectives for Intervention	45
17	APS 202 – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome	45
18	APS 203 – Promoting Students Well-Being	45
19	TSO 204 – Gender Realities	60
20	TSO 203 – Mental Health and Crisis Management	45

Admission requirements

Admission requirements – Certificate and Diploma

Proof of high school completion or equivalent with C” or higher for a French 12 or equivalent. Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission with a passing grade of 60% on the “Maîtrise de la langue” French test.
Stating background, interest and goals for taking the program (form provided by the College).

All applications must be submitted on the Collège Éducacentre Online Admission Portal before the deadline – no exceptions will be accepted.

The following requirement must be met before the first practical placement:

Provide a valid criminal record check, requested from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia (category « child » OR « child and vulnerable adults ») for Collège Éducacentre.

Please note that processing time may take 4 to 6 weeks.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

Program and textbooks

EA Certificate : $4530+ $476,75 for textbooks (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change)
EA Diploma : $6060 + $746,5 for textbooks (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change)

Admission fees

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, accepted refugee, and temporary resident with a valid work permit: $35

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

Students can start the program in the fall, winter or spring.

Refund policy: Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)

Registration

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.aps@educacentre.com
  - 604-708-5100 ext. 1202 ou 1404

3 – Course Registration

Choose your courses
Pay through Omnivox
For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com

👉 Watch the explanatory video

Contact

Contact

For more information, please see the French page for the program: Aide pédagogique spécialisé·e or contact our Student Advisor by email at info.aps@educacentre.com or by phone at 604-708-5100, extension 1404.

Description

Description

The Education Assistant program leads to the completion of either a Certificate (15 courses, including 2 practicums) or a Diploma (20 courses, including 2 practicums).
It provides theory, develops competency in required skills, and promotes professional development towards the training and preparation of Education Assistants to enhance the child’s involvement in the educational environment. Education Assistants may be employed to provide support to children with varying levels of special needs or they may provide general support to classroom teachers in the delivery of educational programs to a number of children or the entire class.

This program is offered in French and delivered online through our Virtual Campus (except for the practicums, which are completed in person).

Career occupation
The profession of Education Assistant falls under NOC code 4413 in the National Occupational Classification (2016, version 1.3) or under NOC code 43100 in the 2021 version (version 1.0)
Examples titles :

Educational assistant
Educational resources assistant
Elementary school teacher’s aide
Homework assistant
Remedial education aide
Special education assistant
Secondary school teacher’s assistant
School lunchroom supervisor

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Courses

Courses

This program is offered in French and delivered online through our Virtual Campus (except for the practicums, which are completed in person).

	Course title	Hours
1	PSY 101 – Human Development	45
2	COM 101 – Interpersonal Communication	45
3	APS 100 – Roles of the Education Assistant in a school setting	45
4	APS 101 – Foundations of the Curriculum and of the School System	45
5	APS 102 – Personal Care For Student	45
6	APS 103 – Intervention Strategies for Students I	45
7	APS 104 – Intervention Strategies for Students II	45
8	APS 105 – Francophone Realities and Diversities in a minority community	45
9	APS 106 – Emotional and Social Skills	45
10	APS 107 – Autism	45
11	APS 108 – Literacy and Numeracy	45
12	APS 109 – Language Disorders	45
13	APS 110 – Indigenous Perspectives in Education	45
14	APS 111 – Practicum – Reflective Practice I	130
15	APS 112 – Practicum – Reflective Practice II	160
16	APS 201 – Executive Functions: Foundations and Perspectives for Intervention	45
17	APS 202 – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome	45
18	APS 203 – Promoting Students Well-Being	45
19	TSO 204 – Gender Realities	60
20	TSO 203 – Mental Health and Crisis Management	45

Admission requirements

Admission requirements – Certificate and Diploma

Proof of high school completion or equivalent with C” or higher for a French 12 or equivalent. Mature students (19 years old) may be considered for admission with a passing grade of 60% on the “Maîtrise de la langue” French test.
Stating background, interest and goals for taking the program (form provided by the College).

All applications must be submitted on the Collège Éducacentre Online Admission Portal before the deadline – no exceptions will be accepted.

The following requirement must be met before the first practical placement:

Provide a valid criminal record check, requested from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia (category « child » OR « child and vulnerable adults ») for Collège Éducacentre.

Please note that processing time may take 4 to 6 weeks.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

Program and textbooks

EA Certificate : $4530+ $476,75 for textbooks (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change)
EA Diploma : $6060 + $746,5 for textbooks (textbook prices are provisional and subject to change)

Admission fees

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, accepted refugee, and temporary resident with a valid work permit: $35

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

Students can start the program in the fall, winter or spring.

Refund policy: Please refer to our full refund policy (in French)

Registration

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.aps@educacentre.com
  - 604-708-5100 ext. 1202 ou 1404

3 – Course Registration

Choose your courses
Pay through Omnivox
For any questions, contact admission@educacentre.com

👉 Watch the explanatory video

Contact

Contact

For more information, please see the French page for the program: Aide pédagogique spécialisé·e or contact our Student Advisor by email at info.aps@educacentre.com or by phone at 604-708-5100, extension 1404.

Program accredited by

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Designated B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.

Program recognized by

The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is available to public and private institutions in B.C. that meet or exceed quality assurance standards set by the province of B.C.