Bachelor Of Early Learning And Community Development (Honours)

Academic Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility:

• Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
• One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum 65%.
• Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
• One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum 65%.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additional Requirements: Upon acceptance into the program, the following requirements must be met:

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (St. John Ambulance, Red Cross or equivalent) must be completed prior to the commencement of classes. This certificate must be valid for the duration of the program.
• Students must have Standard First Aid certification. Failure to complete these requirements will prevent students from participating in the field placement and work term components of the program.

Health Requirements: The physical and emotional health of each applicant to the program must be such that he or she can successfully cope with the program of instruction including the demands of field placement (e.g. stress and time management). Individuals who have concerns about their ability to meet these requirements should contact the coordinator of the program prior to submitting an application.

Police Records Check Documentation: Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) prior to the deadline identified by the department and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation is not submitted on time, students may not be placed and registration in the program will be jeopardized.

If you are an International Student: International students require a work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to authorize the student in completing the essential work component in the three placement courses and work term in the 4-year BELCD degree.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours) program has specific language requirements for applicants. The accepted English language proficiency tests and their respective scores are as follows:

• IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (Academic): Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL - Internet-based (iBT): Overall score of 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component:
  • Reading: 22
  • Listening: 22
  • Speaking: 22
  • Writing: 22
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.