Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Online)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Online) is a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme taught at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 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: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,359 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,892 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

 “If it weren't for the ECE program at Seneca and the incredibly passionate professors, I would not understand how crucial the early years in a child’s life are. ECE helped set a solid foundation for always making sure I create a positive, motivating, safe and stimulating environment for every child I work with. So much so, that it drove me to want to work one-on-one with children with special needs - helping them improve their learning, communication and social skills. I can confidently say that I cannot picture myself doing anything other than working with young children and helping them flourish in their early years.”

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; applicants short of that subject requirement can pursue Seneca's recommended upgrading, and Canadian citizens and permanent residents may instead clear the English prerequisite through Seneca's pre-admission test. All international applicants must meet Seneca's published English-language requirements; no specific test score is stated on the program's pages, and additional documents or assessments may be requested. Before any field placement, students must clear a Vulnerable Sector Check, provide immunization records and a chest X-ray or TB test, and hold Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification; international students must hold a study permit that authorizes the required on-campus work.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May
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 (Online) 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 (Online) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Online) 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 (Online) be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Online) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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