Brief Program Description
This diploma program is designed to help students to be members of an education team, supporting students with special and diverse learning needs from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in British
Columbia schools. Education Assistants assist elementary and high school teachers as they work with students who may require additional support, such as those with intellectual challenges, special behavioral needs, and limited English.
Career Occupation
Education Assistant NOC 4413
Admission Requirements
Following admission requirements will apply based on the status of candidates:
- 19 years of age or older; Grade 12 or equivalent *
- International Students โ For Language proficiency IELTS 5.5 overall band or equivalent assessment
Program Duration
Hours of Instruction: 820 Hours
Weeks of Instruction: 41 Weeks (Without Breaks)
Total Program Duration: 1 Year
Delivery Method(s)
- In-class instruction
- Distance education
- Combined delivery (both in-class and distance)
Program Fees :
| Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|
| Tuition โ $7,950 Application Fee โ $250 Textbooks โ $800 Materials Fee – $250 |
Tuition โ $12,500 Application Fee โ $1000 Textbooks โ $800 Materials Fee – $250 |
Program Organization
Following are the titles of the courses in this program and the hours of instruction allotted to each.
| Title of Course | # of Hours |
|---|---|
| Life Span of a school age child | 60 Hours |
| Becoming a Teaching Assistant: A Guide for Teaching Assistants and Those Working with them | 60 Hours |
| Behavior Aspects: Assessment & Support | 60 Hours |
| Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis | 60 Hours |
| Diversity & Special Needs โ Prospective & Approaches | 60 Hours |
| Technological Aspects of Education 1 – Collaborative Tools and education | 60 Hours |
| Role of Assistive Technology in Fostering Inclusive Educations | 60 Hours |
| Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication | 60 Hours |
| Exceptional Students -Strategies to Support | 60 Hours |
| Developing Resilient, Active and Flourishing Students | 60 Hours |
| Language Development in Early Childhood Education | 60 Hours |
| Practicum | 160 Hours |
| Total | 820 Hours |
