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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

St. Lawrence College

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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St. Lawrence College offers Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a diploma in Early Childhood Education programme in Kingston, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Early Childhood Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 17,428 / year

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

Program details

Overview

Combine theoretical study with practical experience in this program which prepares students to work with children (from birth to age 12) and their families in a variety of early childhood settings. Graduates have a firm understanding of human development from birth to 12 years of age, and can use this understanding to create responsive, inclusive, play-based learning environments to best support the child as they develop. Students receive 630 hours of practical experience in a variety of early learning environments during three field placements, starting in the first year of the program. This experience allows students to apply the skills taught in the classroom in real world learning experiences.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11/12 courses at the C, U or M level, including Grade 12 English (C or U). Students missing prerequisites can enroll in the free Career/College Prep program (Ontario residents 18+).

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026 (Kingston)
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain; St. Lawrence College names Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science and Practical Nursing as highly competitive, requiring transcripts and proof of enrolment by the same 1 February date to be ranked. International applicants apply through SLC's own International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and each Letter of Acceptance carries its own accept-and-pay deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Lawrence College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 81
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Early Childhood Education award?

St. Lawrence College awards a Diploma in the field of Early Childhood Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Early Childhood Education take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Early Childhood Education cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Early Childhood Education be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Lawrence College.

What language is Diploma in Early Childhood Education taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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