Admission Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicants to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme must meet the following criteria, depending on their situation.

Grade 11 in a publicly funded school, or equivalent depending on province or country of origin
Studying in a French-speaking or French immersion school
- For other students, take the Test de français international
  - Candidates with a score of less than 650 on this test must enrol in the French in Education course offered by the Language School, which must be completed in order to obtain the certificate or diploma.
Minimum overall average of 65

Studies :
- Have successfully completed one of the following courses, or the equivalent depending on your province or country of origin, with a minimum mark of 65%:
  - French 20-1 or 20-2
  - French 20
  - French 21
  - French Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
- Studies in a French-speaking or French immersion establishment
  - For other students, take the Test de français international
    - Candidates with a score of less than 650 on this test must enrol in the French in Education course offered by the Language School, which must be completed in order to obtain the certificate or diploma.
Cover letter of approximately one page, including :
- Interest in the profession
- Experience with children
- Availability to complete a programme of study
Curriculum Vitae

Criminal record check
- Deadline: September 1
- Before beginning the program, students must submit a criminal record check and a background check for work with vulnerable persons (VAPV). The existence of a criminal record prevents admission to the programme.
First Aid Certificate
- Deadline: September 1
- A valid First Aid Certificate is required by the Centre collégial de l'Alberta. Many employers require this certificate for internships, so it is a requirement for access to all placement sites.