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Early Childhood Education Diploma

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Early Childhood Education Diploma is a diploma in Education & Teaching programme taught at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Education & Teaching

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

International tuition: CAD 875 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: tru.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma offers specializations in Infant/Toddler and Special Needs streams. Learning spans child development and guidance, building relationships with children and with families, interpersonal relations, educational theory, the design and development of curriculum content, reflective practice, and program management. Practical fieldwork is built into each semester.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature-student status; and English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73%, or the TRU equivalent, which is ESAL 0570 taken with ESAL 0580, or else ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601. AFTER ACCEPTANCE, and before you can start placements, you must provide an immunization schedule and complete a consent for a criminal record check — criminal record check clearance is needed before the practicum begins. TRU lists the program as open to international applicants and publishes one set of academic requirements for both applicant types.

Application Details

Start Date: September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.

Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake. International applicants are given the same date for the September intake on TRU's separate international deadline page: 1 May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1970

Students: 31,000

Programs: 216

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Early Childhood Education Diploma award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Diploma in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How much does Early Childhood Education Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

Can Early Childhood Education Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Early Childhood Education Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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