Educational Assistant Certificate

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Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure

 Learn how you can play a key role in breaking down the barriers of learning through Keyano College's Educational Assistant Certificate program. Attending school can be a great adventure for many students, but for some it can be a difficult experience. This hands-on program will prepare you to support all students including those with learning challenges and special needs in school environments and community settings.

Applications are accepted for the Fall semester only. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.

Apply practical skills to your career

Our graduates are able to:

  • Learn and develop strategies for guiding behavior
  • Apply and understand strategic adaptation and accountability
  • Understand specific disabilities and how they impact children's learning and development
  • Support curriculum in language learning , literacy, reading and numeracy
  • Observe and analyze social, cognitive and moral development

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Admission requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)

You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2.

Mature students (Have been out of school for at least three consecutive years, or are at least 21 years of age by the first day of class)
  • a minimum of 50% in English 30-1 or
  • a minimum of 65% in English 30-2 or
  • receiving a pass mark on the College Entrance Test

English Language Proficiency
  • TOEFL: iBT with a minimum score of 79 with no score below 19
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0
  • CAEL with a minimum score of 60
  • MELAB with a minimum score of 80
  • Duolingo with a minimum score of 95
  • PTE (academic) with a minimum score of 50

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.

Pre-Practicum Requirements

We will provide you with the forms for all requirements on Orientation Day for the academic year.

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

You must submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check on the first day of classes and apply no earlier than the second week of July.

Child Care First Aid

You must complete Child Care First Aid before you begin your first practicum. You can often complete this during the first week of class. You are responsible for the cost associated with this training.

Tuition and fees

Full Time Fees 2024-2025

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,354.00 $2,354.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,825.00  ***$2,825.00
Total Cost Per Year   $5,650.00
 International Full Time Fees 2024-2025

 International Students Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $7,062.00 $7,062.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Health & Dental *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,533.00

***$7,533.00
Total Cost Per Year  

$15,066.00
 Spring Fees 2024-2025

 

 Spring Session Fees  Domestic Students International Students
Tuition  $540.00 $1,620.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00 $75.00
Student Association Building Fee $3.45 $3.45
Student Association Fee $21.60 $21.60
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Full Time Fees $200.05 $200.05
Total Tuition & Fees

***$740.05

***$1,820.05
Full Time Fees 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per  the tuition fee regulation.

 Full Time Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition $2,401.00 $2,401.00
Campus Rec Fee $79.00 $79.00
Health & Dental Fee *$163.00 *$163.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $105.00 $105.00
Total Fees $480.00 $480.00
Total Tuition & Fees ***$2,881.00 ***$2,881.00 
Total Cost Per Year   $5,762.00
 International Full Time Fees 2025-2026

Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per  the tuition fee regulation.

 International Students Fees  Fall Winter
Tuition  $7,077.00 $7,077.00
Campus Rec Fee   $75.00  $75.00
Health & Dental *$126.00 *$126.00
Student Association Building Fee $17.92 $17.92
Student Association Fee $112.00 $112.00
Technology Fee $100.00 100.00
Total Fees $430.92 $430.92
Total Tuition & Fees

***$7,507.92

***$7,507.92
Total Cost Per Year  

$15,015.84
 Spring Fees 2025-2026
Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per  the tuition fee regulation.
 Spring Session Fees  Domestic Students International Students
Tuition  $540.00 $1,620.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00 $75.00
Student Association Building Fee $3.45 $3.45
Student Association Fee $21.60 $21.60
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Total Full Time Fees $200.05 $200.05
Total Tuition & Fees

***$740.05

***$1,820.05

Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters and do not include mandatory laboratory fees. Laboratory fees can range from $34 - $132 for 2024-2025 and $35 - $135 for 2025-2026.

* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website. 
** These programs have a mandatory Spring semester if students intend to graduate on time.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.

For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar. 

Program structure

The Educational Assistant Certificate program is available full-time or part-time through a combination of evening and day classes and online study.

Current students, please use your Program Registration Guide when registering for courses.

 Program Structure
Term I (September - December)

COURSE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

Term I

21

CHSD 101

Child Development I

3
CHSD 104 Guiding Children's Behaviour 3

CHSD 105

Personal Development & Interaction

3

EA 100

Role of the Educational Assistant

3

EA 102

Language and Literacy

3

EA 110

Practicum I

3

EA 125

Practicum Seminar I

1

ENGL 100

Written Composition

3
 Term II (January - April)

COURSE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

Term II (January - April)

17

CHSD 201

Child Development II

3

EA 116

Health and Safety Considerations for Working with Children

1

EA 202

Exploring Exceptionalities

3

EA 206

Supporting Numeracy in the Classroom

2

EA 210

Practicum II

4

EA 211

Supporting Literacy Instruction in Elementary Schools

3

EA 225

Practicum Seminar II

1
Term III (May - June) 
Course  Course Title Credits

Term III (May - June) Choose 3 Micro Credential Courses*

3

CHSD 212

Exceptionality 1: Brain/Cognitive

1

CHSD 213

Exceptionality II: Physical/Medical

1

CHSD 214

Exceptionality III: Introduction to Communication Disorders

1

CHSD 215

Exceptionality IV: Behavioural Disorders

1

CHSD 218

Supporting Students with Severe Emotional/Behavioral Challenges           

1
CHSD 219 Supporting Students with Mental Health Concerns                                             1

CHSD 220

School-Age Care

1

CHSD 223

Working with EAL Children

1

CHSD 224

Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

1

CHSD 225

Working with Communication Disorders

1

EA 217

Adolescents in the Classroom

1
*For more information on Micro Credential Courses and Course Offerings, please visit our Micro Credential page. 

 

 

 Please Note: ELCC and EA working in the Childcare field can now apply for spring courses.
Requirements: A letter from your employer on a company letterhead indicating you work with children ages birth to 12 years.

 

Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.

Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.