Early Childhood Education (Fredericton) at NBCC - New Brunswick Community College - Program overview

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Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Last updated on 2026-05-15

Program overview

Program Overview

Early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping children's lifelong views of learning. In the Early Childhood Education program, students learn to nurture children from birth to age twelve through activities and play that foster intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. This program emphasizes the importance of outdoor play and integrates it into the curriculum, promoting holistic development and nurturing relationships with children, families, and communities.

Students will acquire skills in designing, applying, and evaluating educational programs, along with knowledge in child guidance, language development, health and safety, and inclusiveness. The program follows a constructivist and developmental approach, providing experiential learning opportunities through NBCC's innovative Living Classroom and a practicum in the first year, allowing students to gain real-world experience in the early learning and childcare sector.

Program Structure

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study. The program structure includes:

Experiential learning opportunities through the Living Classroom.
A practicum in the first year for real-world experience.
Focus on holistic educational program design and evaluation.
Integration of outdoor play into the curriculum.

This program also offers a blended delivery format, combining online and in-person learning, which allows for flexibility in how students engage with the material. Students will develop essential skills in observation, documentation, professionalism, leadership, and relationship-building throughout their studies.

Featured Experiences

Experiential learning through NBCC's innovative Living Classroom.
Practicum experience in the early learning and childcare sector during the first year.
Focus on outdoor play as a critical component of child development.
Constructivist and developmental/interactional educational approach.
Opportunities to engage with diverse communities and families.

Career Options

Childcare Worker: Provide care and supervision for children in various settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Preschool Teacher: Develop and implement educational programs for preschool-aged children, focusing on early learning and development.
Child Development Specialist: Work with children with diverse abilities, providing support and guidance to enhance their development.
Early Childhood Program Administrator: Oversee the operations of early learning and childcare centers, ensuring quality programming and compliance with regulations.
Childcare Consultant: Offer expertise and guidance to childcare providers, helping them improve their services and meet the needs of families.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2026-05-15

Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Early Childhood Education program in Fredericton, the following academic requirements apply:

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

International students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, should be aware of the following:

Documents must be officially translated into English.
Minimum credentials required are indicated; however, higher education may also be considered.
Proof of language of instruction and grading scale would be helpful and may speed up the evaluation process.
Transcripts must show:
- Last year of Grammar or Literature credit.
- Last year of Math credit obtained.
- Last two years of sciences if required for your profile of consideration.
- Postsecondary credentials may be required for some programs.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

We want our students to be well-positioned for success and be able to participate in all NBCC educational activities. Therefore, all international and Permanent Resident applicants to NBCC must demonstrate adequate academic English proficiency.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. An applicant may be exempt if:

the applicant's first language is English; or,
a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years.
successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC’s English proficiency requirement; or,
a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.

The following English proficiency tests can be submitted to NBCC for admission consideration:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
- Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT
- Minimum score of 80 with no subject test score below 18.
Duolingo English Test
- Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
Cambridge English
- Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
- Minimum score of 60
The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST)
- Minimum score of 4.5 with no subtest less than 4.0
PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60

If you do not meet the English language requirements for admission to NBCC programs, you can apply directly to one of our English language training partners for a pathway program.

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.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!