Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports

Niagara College

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports is a diploma in Education & Teaching programme taught at Niagara College in Niagara Falls, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,385 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,775 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: niagaracollege.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with English at the Grade 12 (C) or (U) level; courses in human development, challenge and change in society, and recreation are recommended but not required. The programme page states only that international applicants should consult the international admissions section for language proficiency; Niagara College's institution-wide scale for undergraduate diplomas and certificates is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in Writing and Speaking, Duolingo English Test 105+ with no subscore under 95, PTE Academic 58+ with no skill under 53, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50. Admitted students must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening less than six months old before Term 2, submit a Communicable Disease Surveillance form before the program starts, pass a physical-fitness assessment given lifting requirements up to 22.7 kg, and arrange their own transportation for placements and field work.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Niagara College's equal-consideration deadlines apply equally to domestic and international applicants to competitive programs, published for the 2026-2027 cycle: for September 2026 entry the date was 1 February 2026, for January 2027 entry it is 5 June 2026, and for May 2027 entry it is 30 October 2026, each followed roughly three weeks later by a document deadline and an earliest-offer date. All other programs, the majority, are processed first-come, first-served starting each November for both domestic and international applicants, with offers issued until seats fill or the term begins. Niagara does not publish which named programs currently hold competitive status. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Niagara College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Students: 10,500
Programs: 138
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports award?

Niagara College awards a Diploma in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Niagara College.

What language is Diploma in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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