About the course

In the Early Learning and Care (ELC) program, you'll be provided with cutting edge knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with children, families, professionals and communities. You'll learn to create responsive environments that support each child to reach their potential in every area. You will learn how to provide care and education that focuses on the needs of children and their families. You'll foster each child's optimal emotional, intellectual, linguistic, creative, physical, cultural and social development. In the two years you'll spend in the ELC program, you'll participate in three practicum placements. Emphasis is placed on working collaboratively with families, within communities and with other professionals. Graduates are prepared with a strong foundation for many professional opportunities in the field of early learning and care. They have the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to create responsive, caring environments for all including infants, toddlers, pre-school age children and children with diverse abilities. Graduates are prepared to provide leadership and advocacy within the community of early learning and care. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Victoria
Fall (September), 2024	Victoria
Winter (January), 2025	Victoria
Fall (September), 2025	Victoria
Winter (January), 2026	Victoria

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Camosun College

High School Graduation OR be 19 years old on the first day of classes

　　Only official, sealed, transcripts can be accepted. A photocopy, fax, scan, or unsealed transcript is considered unofficial and cannot be used when making a final admission decisions.

　　IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)

　　TOEFL iBT score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Camosun College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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