- Academic Requirement: • Must be registered as an apprentice through Skilled Trades Ontario before applying. • Applicants should be currently employed or have previous experience in the Early Childhood Education field. • Completion of secondary school education or equivalent is recommended. • Registration as a Child Development Practitioner apprentice is mandatory.
- ELP Requirement: • English language requirements may vary based on apprenticeship registration requirements. • Applicants should possess sufficient English communication skills to successfully complete classroom and workplace training.
- Special Requirement: • Applicant must be registered with Skilled Trades Ontario as an apprentice before admission. • Program includes 23 evening courses delivered on a part-time basis. • Extensive on-the-job apprenticeship training is required. • On-the-job training must be completed in person. • Graduates receive: Certificate of Apprenticeship Early Childhood Assistant – Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate • Students may complete additional General Education courses to become eligible for an Early Childhood Education Diploma.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $0
- Total Tuition Fee: $0
- Course Duration: 3 Years
- Credentials: Certificate