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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track)

George Brown College - Toronto Metropolitan University Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,153/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

99 Gerrard St. East Toronto ON M5B 2K8 Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track)

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education (Fast-Track) (C130) program is designed for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field and provides the theory and practical experience needed to support children's learning as they grow. Study the developmental stages of infants (from six weeks), toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children (to 12 years) and learn how to design educational programming and respond to a child's unique needs and interests.

You will also engage with families and the broader community.

This two-semester (10 months, plus two weeks) program alternates between in-class learning and field placement to help you develop confidence in your skills as you apply concepts from the classroom to a real-world setting. This approach prepares graduates to hit the ground running as soon as they enter the workforce.

Important Features

[Fast Track Program]

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Work Experience Required

1 Years

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
jan 2025		Not Available
may 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 110 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,153 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in George Brown College - Toronto Metropolitan University Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - 22 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Production - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required:To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a degree or diploma in a related field. Or
One year completed of an Early Childhood Education credential, plus experience working with children (resumé required).

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options
Graduates of this program may find employment in:

Child care centres
Early years centres
Parent resource centres
pediatric playrooms
Special education settings
Integrated kindergartens
Therapeutic nursery programs
In-home care

Scholarships

New $1,500 Scholarship For International Students

International students who apply for a 2024 spring or fall semester program on or after March 27 may be eligible.

Apply to GBC for scholarship

New international students with a valid study permit and current George Brown College (GBC) international students applying for a second program may be eligible for a $1,500 one-time scholarship. This financial support is available to the following students applying to start full-time studies:

New international students applying for a 2024 spring or fall semester program
Current GBC students applying to start a second program in the 2024 spring or fall semester

Please be advised that the number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for these one-time scholarships. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis based on the time of acceptance and payment.

Eligibility

The scholarship is available to international students with valid study permits starting in any 2024 spring or fall semester full-time program except English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Eligible applicants who apply on or after March 27 will automatically be considered for the scholarship.

You are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship if the following describes your study status:

I am a new international applicant

You are a new international applicant with a valid study permit who applied to GBC on or after March 27, 2024, for a May 2024 or September 2024 start.

You are currently studying at another Canadian college or university (public or private) and want to transfer to GBC.
You are currently studying in Canada and want to apply for a GBC program.
You have completed an English language program through a GBC partner.
You are completing a high school program in Canada.

I am a current GBC student applying for a second program

You are a current international student at GBC with a valid study permit and have applied for another GBC program with a May 2024 or September 2024 start.

You are a current student and have submitted a new application for another GBC program starting in May or September after completing your current GBC program. ?
You are a current English for Academic Purposes (EAP) student starting a new post-secondary program immediately after completing your current program. (To be eligible, students must complete the required level for the new program.)

Terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions govern the awarding and administration of George Brown College's new international student scholarship, designed for applicants who applied for admission on or after March 27, 2024, with a valid study permit or current students taking a second (or subsequent) program at the college, within two terms of completing a first program.

Eligible programs

Valid for all post-secondary programs
Not available for applicants entering EAP

Valid intakes

May 2024
September 2024

Amount of award

$1,500 one-time payment posted to the student’s account

Method of application: No application for the scholarship is required. The scholarship is assessed upon application and awarded automatically to registered students (day 10) who meet eligibility criteria.

Method of award: Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & CONDITIONS: NEW APPLICANTS

New international applicants* with a valid study permit or letter of introduction (LOI) at the time of application who applied to a George Brown for May 2024 or September 2024 intake on or after March 27, 2024.

*International fee-paying students

Applicants who applied to George Brown on or after March 27, 2024.
Paying international fees.
Not a current GBC student.
The student had a valid study permit or maintained status for a study permit or LOI when submitting their application to George Brown College.
A valid study permit / LOI must be uploaded when the Offer of Admission (LOA) is accepted.
Must be a registered student with a full-time course load.
The scholarship will be rescinded if the student withdraws.
Scholarship recipients are required to provide their ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government. Students who do not provide this information will have the scholarship revoked by the end of semester one.

Not eligible: Anyone eligible for domestic fees.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & CONDITIONS: CURRENT GBC STUDENTS

Current GBC international student applying for admission to a second or subsequent program (submitting a new application to a program after completing their current GBC program).
Current English for Academic Purposes (EAP) student starting a new post-secondary program immediately upon completion of EAP. The EAP student must complete the required level for the new program to be eligible.
Only students who have applied to a new, second program that starts within two terms of their graduation from their first program.
- Not valid for current students switching programs in the same or different intake.
- Not valid for students moving to a connected program and starting an upper semester. (e.g. moving from a two-year to a three-year)
Student must be in good standing with no holds on their account.
Must be starting the second program in semester one.
Must be a registered student with a full-time course load.
Not valid for students who are taking repeat semesters.
The scholarship will be rescinded if the student withdraws.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.