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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada is a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme. The programme runs for 10 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,153 per year (CAD 4,022 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Early Childhood Education

Duration: 10 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,022 / year

International tuition: CAD 18,153 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: georgebrown.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Open to graduates who already hold a related diploma or a degree in a comparable discipline, this fast-track stream teaches students to support children aged between six weeks and 12 years across a variety of early childhood education settings. It builds on prior related study rather than starting from an entry-level foundation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires a bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field, or one year completed toward an Early Childhood Education credential plus relevant experience working with children (a resume is required). All qualified applicants must also pass a two-week paid orientation course each August; an offer is conditional on successfully completing it, and applicants who fail cannot continue in the program. Domestic applicants must apply by July 17, 2026, and the cohort finishes with a final placement the following May. Applicants with international transcripts who do not submit English-proficiency test results must instead sit George Brown's college-level English assessment. Before the mandatory field placement, students need Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, a vulnerable-sector police check, and medical clearance.

Application Details

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: 175

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) 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 (Fast-Track) take?

The programme runs for 10 months.

How much does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,153 per year (CAD 4,022 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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