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Consecutive Diploma/GBC Degree in Early Childhood Education
George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Toronto Metropolitan University Campus, Canada
CAD 18875
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree) program will help you launch your early childhood education career with a diploma and a degree from George Brown College in just four years.
As a graduate of the Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree) (C148) program, you'll have the distinct advantage of heading into the workforce with an Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Honours degree. These two George Brown College credentials will help expand your career scope and direction.
This program alternates between in-class learning and field practice to help you develop confidence in your skills as you apply concepts from the classroom in a practical setting.
Here's what you'll learn:
Years one and two (ECE diploma)
- Holistic development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children
- How to design curricula for child-centred, play-based learning
- How to respond to each child's unique needs and interests as they grow and develop
You will engage with families and the broader community.
Years three and four (degree)
- Leadership, pedagogy and policy as it relates to the early childhood sector
- How to conduct research and complete a research project in an area of your choice
You will also take part in an internship* in the sector and focus on an area of research, policy or practice.
This is an unpaid internship and a required element of the degree program.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Production - 100.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 60 per cent or higher
- Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Science (M or U) or grade 12 Mathematics (U) or grade 12 Science (M or U)
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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
18875
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
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
Entrance Scholarship
George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.
Please see the following chart for details on the criteria:
| Admissions Score | Amount | Type | Maximum total Amount for 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95+ | $2,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $10,000 |
| 90-94.9 | $2,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $8,000 |
| 85-89.9 | $1,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $6,000 |
| 80-84.9 | $1,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $4,000 |
Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.
*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
- Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
- Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
- You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
- You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
- Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
- Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.
*please read the full degree entrance scholarship terms & conditions
Eligible Degree Programs
| Arts, Design & Information Technology | Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304) Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301) |
| Business | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312) |
| Community Services & Early Childhood | Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)* *Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship. |
George Brown College Funded Scholarships
| Diploma/Degree Scholarships |
Thirty-one scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:
Application deadlines:
To qualify an applicant must:
To Apply: Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student. |
| Certificate Scholarships |
The award is available to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate program (2 or 3 semesters) as follows: Scholarships of $2,000:
To Apply
Application deadlines:
How To Apply |
| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
There are eighteen scholarships available for eligible ESL students as follows:
To qualify an applicant must:
Required Supporting Documentation
Application deadlines:
How will the award decision be made? |
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