Early Childhood Education programs in Canada

Explore early childhood education programs in Canada. Compare durations, tuition fees and entry requirements side by side, then use the filters to narrow the list to your goals.

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Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

University of New Brunswick World rank #1,029

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

unb.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 24 months

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 8,926 / year

International tuition: CAD 20,903 / year

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Red River College Polytechnic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

rrc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,710 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,370 / year

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

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Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

rdpolytech.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Hybrid

Local tuition: CAD 5,320 / year

International tuition: CAD 18,620 / year

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Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

NorQuest College

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

norquest.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 13,393 / total

International tuition: CAD 37,267 / total

Program page

Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

Northern Lakes College

Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

northernlakescollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 38 weeks

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 4,967 / total

International tuition: CAD 14,901 / total

Program page

Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

Northern Lakes College

Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

northernlakescollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 38 weeks

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 5,462 / total

International tuition: CAD 16,386 / total

Program page

Early Learning & Child Care Diploma

Portage College

Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada

portagecollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 4,620 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,606 / year

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Cert in Early Childhood Education

Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

ccnb.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 30 weeks

Local tuition: CAD 3,662 / year

International tuition: CAD 10,258 / year

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques (DEC)

Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy

Québec, Quebec, Canada

cndf.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 2,506 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,916 / semester

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Cert in Early Childhood Education, ages 0-6 (AEC)

Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy

Québec, Quebec, Canada

cndf.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 14 months

Delivery: Hybrid

Local tuition: CAD 1,595 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,276 / semester

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Cégep de Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada

cegep-baie-comeau.qc.ca/accueil University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Cégep de Jonquière

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

cegepjonquiere.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,354 / semester

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup

Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada

cegeprdl.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Cegep de Sainte Foy

Québec, Quebec, Canada

cegep-ste-foy.qc.ca/csf4/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Cegep de Sept Iles

Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada

cegep-sept-iles.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Cegep de Victoriaville

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

cegepvicto.ca/formation-collegiale/index.a... University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

Program page

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Collège Laflèche

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

clafleche.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 2,365 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,842 / semester

Program page

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Great Plains College

Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada

greatplainscollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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Early Childhood Education Diploma

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

sait.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 12,889 / total

International tuition: CAD 31,069 / total

Program page

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

sait.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 4,680 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,770 / year

Program page

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Lethbridge Polytechnic

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

lethpolytech.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 5,727 / year

International tuition: CAD 20,127 / year

Program page

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Lethbridge Polytechnic

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

lethpolytech.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 4,653 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,853 / year

Program page

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Lethbridge Polytechnic

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

lethpolytech.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: Hybrid

Local tuition: CAD 4,653 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,853 / year

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Early Childhood Education programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

Early Learning & Child Care Diploma

Cert in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques (DEC)

Cert in Early Childhood Education, ages 0-6 (AEC)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Techniques

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Early Childhood Education Diploma

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