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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

Application Fee

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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

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

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19495

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 140

Application Fee
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11000 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.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Financial Aid for International Students

At Assiniboine, we recognize that funding your education is essential to your academic journey. With over $1 million in scholarships and bursaries available for full-time new and returning Assiniboine students, now is the perfect time to check if you qualify—you probably do!

Scholarships can be based on a variety of criteria, such as academic achievement, school or community involvement, and athletics. Bursaries are based primarily on financial need.

 

Scholarships

There are various types of scholarships available that are either automatically assessed or need to be applied for:


Automatic scholarships

  • Do not require a scholarship application and are instead automatically assessed based on academic program applications.
  • Numerous automatic scholarships are available, depending on the program you’re applying to and/or high school marks.
  • To be eligible for automatic scholarships, you must apply to an Assiniboine program by March 15 for consideration and assessment for the following academic year start date.


Application-based scholarships

  • Require a separate scholarship application form to be filled out and submitted.
  • These awards may also include further submissions based on the criteria of the award.


Bursaries

Application-based bursaries

  • Require a separate application form to be filled out and submitted.
  • These awards are assessed based on financial need.


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 select the ‘Awards Search Tool’ located under ‘How to Apply’. From there, choose the International Student Bursary from the Award Name drop down 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.


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.

 

Note: The Scholarship deadline is July 15th each year and bursary deadline is October 15th each year. Applications should be submitted a month or less prior to the deadline. By waiting until a month before the deadline, individuals are submitting the most current and up to date information on their application form.

Extended the application deadline for scholarships for new international students starting in Fall 2025 till 7th September2025.

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