At Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada, Educational Assistant Certificate - Literacy Support is offered as a certificate in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Education & Teaching
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Educational Assistant Certificate – Literacy Support is a 12-credit certificate program at Northwestern Polytechnic that prepares learners to support students' literacy development in the classroom. The curriculum covers the knowledge, interpersonal skills, and practical skills needed to assist with speaking, listening, reading, and writing instruction. Delivery combines online coursework with evening and weekend in-person classes at the Grande Prairie campus, and the program includes a Work Integrated Learning component with a 45-hour classroom-based practicum arranged by the student. Before starting the practicum, students must hold a current Standard First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate (Basic Rescuer), and a Police Information Check, and current immunizations are recommended. The program sits within the Education area of the School of Business and Education and leads to work as an educational assistant focused on literacy support in K-12 settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a minimum of 60% in English 30-2 or 50% in English 30-1, or equivalent. Before beginning the practicum, applicants must hold a current Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate (Basic Rescuer), pass a Police Information Check, and current immunizations are recommended.
