At Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada, Early Childhood Education Post-Certificate Diploma is offered as a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 4,230 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Early Childhood Education
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 4,230 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Early Childhood Education Post-Certificate Diploma at Lethbridge Polytechnic is a one-year programme for domestic students who have already completed a one-year Early Childhood Education certificate and wish to earn a higher credential while continuing to work. The curriculum consists of online theory courses combined with 392 hours of hands-on practicum experience. Graduates achieve Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification, qualifying them to work across a range of child-care and early-learning settings. Applicants with related credentials from other institutions are assessed individually and may be required to complete bridging courses. Delivery is primarily online, with in-person practicum placements. Completion supports career advancement within existing early-childhood-education roles and eligibility for higher-level positions in the sector.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have successfully completed a one-year Early Childhood Education certificate, or equivalent, from a recognized college. Transfer students with related credentials from other institutions are assessed individually and may be required to complete bridging courses to meet diploma outcomes. A minimum GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission. From the 2027-2028 intake the program also requires applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. For non-native English speakers, the institution's general benchmarks apply: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 overall (60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands), or Duolingo English Test 110. This programme is open to domestic applicants only.
