Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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George Brown College offers Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated), a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,825 per year (CAD 6,075 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Early Childhood Education
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,075 / year
International tuition: CAD 27,825 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

George Brown's Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) program will prepare you for a rewarding career in a rapidly evolving sector. This condensed, 16-month version of our two-year diploma program will teach you to work with children from six weeks to 12 years of age in a variety of early childhood…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This condensed cohort runs September 2026 to December 2027 with no breaks between semesters. Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with Grade 12 English at the C or U level plus three additional Grade 12 (C, U or M) or Grade 11 (C, U or M) credits. Applicants 19 or older without an OSSD may apply as mature students and sit George Brown's Admissions Assessment for English, or upgrade to obtain the needed credit. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Before the mandatory field placement, students must complete Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, a vulnerable-sector police check, and medical clearance; students unable to provide this documentation cannot complete the placement or the program.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Early Childhood Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,825 per year (CAD 6,075 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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