Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate at Okanagan College in Kelowna, Canada is a certificate in Early Childhood Education programme. The programme runs for 6 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 1,236 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Early Childhood Education
Duration: 6 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 1,236 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: okanagancollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate is a part-time, 180-hour program at Okanagan College that introduces students to the foundational knowledge needed to begin a career supporting children's development and learning. Grounded in the BC Early Learning Framework, coursework covers child development, health and wellness, and effective communication with children, families, and colleagues. Successful completion satisfies the BC ECE Registry training requirement for an ECE Assistant Certificate, a first step toward further Early Childhood Education credentials and registry certification. Classes are delivered in a blended format, combining two weekday evenings of online instruction with in-person Saturday sessions on campus every other week. Admission requires British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent, English 12 at a minimum of 60% or an equivalent, and completion of the program's information and questionnaire form; additional requirements such as First Aid certification, a criminal record check, and immunizations may also apply.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or be 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year, and English 12 with a minimum of 60% or equivalent. Applicants must also complete the ECE Program Information and Student Questionnaire form, and may be required to provide current First Aid certification, a criminal record check, and up-to-date immunizations.

About Okanagan College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Students: 15,900
Programs: 144
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate award?

Okanagan College awards a Certificate in the field of Early Childhood Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate take?

The programme runs for 6 months.

How much does Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 1,236 per total for local students.

Can Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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