Early Learning And Child Care – Diploma

Academic Requirements

The Early Learning and Child Care diploma program has specific academic requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for admission. Here are the key points:

• Language Arts: Applicants must achieve a minimum of 60% in one of the following courses, or an equivalent:
  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • English Language Arts 30-2
  • ESLG 1860
  • ESLG 1898
• Academic Assessment: Applicants may meet their academic requirements through a free assessment after submitting their application.
• Graduates of NorQuest College’s Early Learning and Child Care certificate program: May apply directly to Year 2 of the diploma program.
• Practicum/Work Experience Requirements: Before attending the practicum, students must obtain:
  • A clear Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
  • An Intervention Record Check (IRC).

  Students must be 18 years or older to obtain these documents, which must be submitted 45 days prior to the start of the field experience.

• International Students: Must obtain a co-op work permit before beginning the work-integrated learning component of the program. A medical exam may also be required.

Students must maintain a minimum term GPA of 2.00 to remain in good academic standing and qualify for graduation. Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the academic requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
• TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
• Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180; no section score below 165
• CAEL: 70; no section score below 70
• PTE Academic: 59; no section score below 56
• ILAC: Pathway 3.3
• ILSC: Advanced 1
• Duolingo: 115
• minimum of:
  • 80% in ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100; or
  • 50% in ESLG 1898 and ESLG 1899
  • 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

To be accepted, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP). Explore the five ways you can meet this requirement at NorQuest.

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.