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CAD 19495

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 140

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9 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Assiniboine’s six-month Educational Assistant certificate program prepares graduates to help children and youth succeed in a variety of settings. 

Educational assistants support children and youth using a variety of techniques to facilitate learning, communication, rehabilitation, social skills and increased independence. Educational assistants in schools, support inclusive practices by working collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities while fostering engagement in the learning environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Engage in caring, responsive relationships with children and families that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity.
  • Implement inclusive learning and care strategies that support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities.
  • Follow established procedures and policies to maintain health and safety practices that support healthy development and wellbeing.
  • Use established observation strategies, documentation and communication skills.
  • Comply with current legislation, regulations and agency policies and procedures in daily work.
  • Work collaboratively with others to maintain quality education and care.
  • Develop and implement an ongoing professional learning plan to enhance performance as an educational assistant. 

Examples of what education assistants can do: 

  • Support and implement individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of clients.
  • Assist individuals with physical, intellectual, visual and hearing disabilities or multiple disorders to develop academic and life skills.
  • Support individuals and their families in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs and other equipment designed to maximize clients' independence and potential.
  • Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counsellors, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, to implement programs for clients' special needs.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12/High School Diploma or equivalent.

6 IELTS Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19495

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 140

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Assiniboine Community College is pleased to announce that the Financial Awards & Scholarships portal for 2026 is now open. International applicants beginning their programs in 2026 are eligible to apply—and successful recipients will have their award applied to the first term of their program. All international applicants are required to pay their full program fees prior to the start of their academic term, regardless of whether they are being considered for financial awards or scholarships.


Entrance Awards

As a full-time certificate, diploma or advanced diploma student at Assiniboine, you may be eligible for an entrance award to apply directly against your tuition.

  1. Applying is easy! Diane Shamray International Award online at assiniboine.net/awards
  2. Apply before you begin your program. You must apply for an entrance award once you've been accepted into a program of study at our college and before you begin your classes. Part of your application for this award requires that you tell us why you've selected the program that you did at Assiniboine. Please refer to assiniboine.net/awards for deadline details.
  3. Studying in a two-year program? Recipients of the international student award who are in a two-year diploma program will receive the award against their tuition in both their first and second year of studies in the same program.


Bridging Bursaries

We offer bursaries of up to $2,000 available to support international students returning for their second year of study. These bursaries are awarded to students who demonstrate the most financial need.

  1. Apply before your second year of study. The deadline to apply is in February each year.
  2. Applying is easy! Go to assiniboine.net/awards and click the button located under ‘Ready to Apply’. From there, create an account and choose the International Student Bursary from the list.
  3. Plan for your second year of college. Recipients of the International Student Bursary will be notified in the spring, in advance of their second year of study. Any bursary amount awarded will be credited towards your tuition for your second year of study.

 



Upcoming Financial Award Review Dates (Apply Before These Dates):

Awards Details Intake
Diane Shamray International Award in Food Processing Exclusive to applicants registered in the Food Processing (Animal Protein) program
Financial Awards Application Reviews begin: Friday, March 6, 2026
Spring(May 2026)
Diane Shamray International Award Financial Awards Application Reviews begin: Friday, March 6, 2026 Spring (May 2026)

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