Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Seneca Polytechnic offers Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person), a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,892 per semester (CAD 1,359 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Early Childhood Education
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,359 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,892 / semester

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Field placement is central to the learning experience. You will obtain over 500 field placement hours in a variety of Childcare and Early Years professional settings. These experiences will provide you with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning into practice with groups of children within the community.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or assessment as a mature applicant, plus English at Grade 12 C or U level or equivalent. Because this is the accelerated route, applicants must also hold prior postsecondary study: an Ontario university or college degree or equivalent, an Ontario college diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of successful postsecondary credits; high-school graduates without that prior study are directed to Seneca's standard Early Childhood Education program instead. Domestic applicants with non-Canadian credentials must obtain a course-by-course credential assessment (WES or ICAS). English proficiency is demonstrated through a completed postsecondary credential from an English-medium institution or by completing COM101; no standardized test score (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo) is stated on the program's pages for this admission route.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Seneca Polytechnic

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Programs: 234
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person) award?

Seneca Polytechnic awards a Diploma in the field of Early Childhood Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person) take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,892 per semester (CAD 1,359 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Seneca Polytechnic.

What language is Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) (In-person) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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