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Diploma in Educational Support

Northern College

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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At Northern College in Timmins, Canada, Diploma in Educational Support is offered as a diploma in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,716 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

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

Program details

Overview

The Educational Support program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma delivered through distance education that prepares graduates to work in educational support roles. The curriculum covers literacy development, exceptionalities, child development, assistive technologies, data collection, and diversity, combined with field placements that provide practical experience supporting learners in educational settings. Students develop skills to work collaboratively within school teams and to assist students with a range of learning needs. A criminal reference check is required for field placement eligibility. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, Grade 12 English at the C or U level, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, web search engines, and email systems; academic prerequisites may be completed through Academic Upgrading. The program begins with a Fall intake and runs across four semesters.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with Grade 12 English (C or U), and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, web search engines, and email systems. Academic prerequisites may be completed through Academic Upgrading. A criminal reference check is required for field placement eligibility.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Northern College

Type: College
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1967
Programs: 57
Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Educational Support award?

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

How long does Diploma in Educational Support take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Educational Support cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Educational Support be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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