$13,125 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Certificate Education Assistant
- Certificate inEducation Assistant at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 1 year.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is offered on campus.
- Graduates work with Kindergarten through Grade 12 students and assist teachers in providing personal care and behavioral and learning support to a variety of students in public and independent schools.
- There is a high demand for Education Assistants and they are employed by every school district throughout the province.
- The graduates work in a variety of settings, including regular classrooms, resource rooms, work experience sites, and life-skills activities.
- To integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the program, all students complete two four-week, full-time practicums in the schools over the course of their studies, one in an elementary school and one in a secondary school.
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During this time, a student will observe, assist, and work with children and adolescents with diverse needs under the guidance and supervision of professional staff. This certificate ladders into BA programs at KPU.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $13125 | $13125 |
| Total Fees | $13125 | $13125 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- An acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students must require one of the following:
- Indian Senior School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Certificate
- Higher School Certificate
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or All India Senior School Certificate
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.