Cert in Educational Assistant is a certificate in Special Education programme offered by MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 5,730 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Special Education
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 5,730 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Educational Assistant at MacEwan University is a certificate program offered through the Faculty of Health and Community Studies. The curriculum prepares students to assist teachers in developing and implementing appropriate instructional programs and methods, covering both theory and practical strategies for supporting classroom instruction, managing behaviour, and fostering social learning among students. After completing coursework, students undertake a practicum, applying what they have learned in a practice setting under real classroom conditions before finishing the program. The certificate suits individuals who want to support students of varying ages and abilities in developing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills while also contributing to stronger academic outcomes in the classroom. It is intended for those seeking to work alongside teachers in a support capacity rather than as licensed classroom teachers themselves. The program is delivered through MacEwan's health and community studies programming. Specific details on delivery mode, campus location, and overall program length are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements, program and course information, and career outcome pages rather than the general program overview, so applicants should consult that additional material when planning their studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 or 30-2 and two subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same ELA requirement plus one Group A/B/C/D subject at the same thresholds. Applicants with 18 or more post-secondary credits are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
