Build on your foundational skills and expand your academic qualifications with the Diploma in Education Assistant (Co-ordinated) at Langara College. This diploma is ideal for students who have completed the Certificate in Education Assistant and wish to deepen their knowledge in education, humanities, social sciences, and sciences to enhance their employability and career flexibility.
Program Overview
To earn the Diploma in Education Assistant (Co-ordinated), students must successfully complete:
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✅ The Certificate in Education Assistant
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✅ A minimum of 30 additional credits, which include:
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At least 24 credits of university-transferable courses with science, social science, or humanities attributes
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6 additional credits from any course eligible toward a Langara College credential
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6 credits of ENGL courses that are approved for use toward a Langara credential
You can find course attribute information in each course description via our online catalog.
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Why Pursue the Diploma?
Broaden your academic base with courses in disciplines that support inclusive and informed education
Deepen your understanding of human development, learning, and communication
Earn a credential that opens doors to further study or diverse educational support roles
Enhance your resume with university-transferable credits that count toward future degree options
Flexible Course Selection
The diploma is structured to give you flexibility in course selection while ensuring your studies remain relevant to the field of education and student support. Choose from a wide range of university-transferable courses in:
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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English Literature and Writing
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Biology or Health Sciences
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History and Political Science
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a minimum of 60% in each core subject and at least 50% in each additional subject in Grade 12.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS- Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum 6 in each module. Duolingo English Test- Minimum overall score of 110. TOEFL IBT- Minimum overall score of 88,minimum 20 in each module. PTE- Minimum overall score of 56
- Special Requirement: 1. Current First Aid Certification 2. Two Letters of Reference 3. Criminal Records Review 4. Volunteer or paid work experience 5.Interview
International Student Deposit
Starting Spring 2025, new international students must pay a $6,000 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable unless your initial Canadian study permit is refused by IRCC (refusal letter must be dated on or after your application). To request a refund, complete the International Student Deposit Approval Refund Request form:
Paying on Time
You must register and pay all fees and deposits by the published deadlines. If you miss the Phase I payment deadline, you will be dropped from your classes.
Phase II Registration
Any fees owed for Phase II (Late Registration) are due immediately. Late payments will incur penalties and interest.
Non-Payment Doesn’t Mean Withdrawal
Not paying or not attending doesn’t automatically drop your courses. You remain responsible for all fees until you officially withdraw.
Access & Collections
All outstanding fees and fines must be cleared before you can use College services. Unpaid accounts go to a collection agency.
Dropping Courses & Refunds
You may get full or partial refunds if you officially drop courses by the posted deadlines.
Appeals
If you have extenuating circumstances, submit an appeal with documentation to the Registrar’s Office.
Late Fees & NSF Cheques
Overdue accounts incur interest (1.8% per month) and a $10/month late fee. NSF (bounced) cheques carry a $25 charge. Future payments must be by cash, money order, or certified cheque.
Holds for Unpaid Balances
If you owe money (tuition, library fines, equipment fees, etc.), you cannot register for new courses or receive transcripts, diplomas, or letters until your account is paid in full.
Summer Semester 2025 (May–August)
Withdrawal Deadlines
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May 31 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from May–Jun half-semester courses.
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June 28 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.
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July 19 – Last day to withdraw from Jun–Aug half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).
Refund Deadlines
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May 4 – Last day to drop regular and May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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May 7 – Last day to drop May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
Fall Semester 2025 (September–December)
Withdrawal Deadlines
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September 27 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from Sep–Oct half-semester courses.
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October 25 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.
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November 15 – Last day to withdraw from Oct–Dec half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).
Refund Deadlines
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular and Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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September 4 – Last day to drop Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
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[Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).
- Application Fee: $155
- LOA Deposit: $6,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,137
- Total Tuition Fee: $38,274
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September
- CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)
Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY
- Valid passport copy
- Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
- Medium of instructions letter
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: