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Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate
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Program Start DateSeptember, January
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Length30 Credits (1 year full-time; or varies part-time)
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Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)$3,550 Total (domestic students); $13,550 Total (international students) -
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$3,000 Total
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Credential Granted
- Certificate
- University Block Transfer
- University Course Transfer
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- Online
- Off-site
Learning Method Option:
- Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
- Online: Program is fully delivered online
- Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
- Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus
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Application Deadline Advice
The 1-year Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Certificate program does not accept applications. Students interested in completing only the ECCE Certificate need to apply for admission to the two-year ECCE Diploma and exit with the Certificate after completing the graduation requirements of the ECCE Certificate (15 courses).Application Fee: No Charge
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic
1. High school graduation or Mature Student status
2. English
One of:
- English Studies 12
- First Peoples English 12
- ENGL 050
- ENGL 055
- Both ENGL 056 and 057
- Equivalent
Non-Academic
- Criminal Record Check
- Two letters of reference confirming suitability for working with young children, written and dated within one year of the application
- Resume
- Up-to-date immunizations (including clear TB test result)
- A type-written statement (between 500-800 words) outlining work and/or volunteer experience with children age birth to six, career goals, and reasons for taking the ECCE program
Admission Advice
1. The 1-year Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Certificate program does not accept applications. Students interested in completing only the ECCE Certificate need to apply for admission to the two-year ECCE Diploma and exit with the Certificate after completing the graduation requirements of the ECCE Certificate (15 courses).
2. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs. Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see how this requirement can be met using the equivalent of English Studies 12 (pass).
3. All admitted students are required to take the CAT English Placement test. If you do not receive a satisfactory score, you will have the option of English upgrading and a modified course load.
4. A successful Criminal Record Check is required for anyone working with children in a child care centre. Certain crimes make practicum placement, graduation and future employment impossible.
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy CMTN's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
All other applicants must demonstrate all four components of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. For more information on how to satisfy language requirements, please go to Domestic English Equivalent Options or Internationally-Recognized English Equivalent Testing Requirements.
Verify with Coast Mountain College directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
Each program has individual admissions requirements. To be considered for admission, you must meet or exceed the requirements for your chosen program. You must also meet the English proficiency requirement at a level suitable for your desired program. Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College on EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
For most of Coast Mountain College's programs, applicants are offered admission on a first qualified, first admitted basis.
All other applicants must demonstrate all four components of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. For more information on how to satisfy language requirements, please go to Domestic English Equivalent Options or Internationally-Recognized English Equivalent Testing Requirements.
Verify with Coast Mountain College directly
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
CMTN admits applicants with any level of education. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many CMTN programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.
Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College in EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
Out-of-Province
CMTN admits applicants with any level of education. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many CMTN programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.
Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College in EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
BC Transfer Student
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Coast Mountain College (CMTN) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CMTN's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
To have courses from another institution evaluated for transfer credit at CMTN, you must submit an Transfer Credit Request Form along with official transcripts from each institution attended. Use the BC Transfer Guide to check whether or not your course from another BC post-secondary institution is eligible for transfer credit. For more information about transferring credit, please contact a CMTN educational advisor.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Coast Mountain College (CMTN) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CMTN's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
To have courses from another institution evaluated for transfer credit at CMTN, you must submit an Transfer Credit Request Form along with official transcripts from each institution attended. For more information about transferring credit, please contact a CMTN educational advisor.
Mature Student
Select programs accept mature students (applicants over the age of 19) in lieu of high school graduation. Individual course requirements (for example, English 12) still need to be met for program entry. Programs where accrediting bodies explicitly require high school graduation are exempt.
Please refer to program-specific requirements detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
International Student
For details on International Student admission, please check here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Not Applicable
How to Apply
For most programs at Coast Mountain College (CMTN), admissions are offered on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Click here for admission checklist.
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