Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Students earn high school and post-secondary credits while completing 12 credits towards an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

About the Program

  • Are you passionate about shaping future generations by nurturing young minds? Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Dual Credit Program offers a unique opportunity for high school students to jumpstart their careers in early childhood education while earning both high school and post-secondary credits. The program, in partnership with University of the Fraser
    Valley (UFV), allows students to complete FOUR courses towards their Early Childhood Education Certificate. Students earn these post-secondary credits while also receiving credits towards high school graduation.

 

Why This Program

  • Patience and Compassion: Use your empathy to provide a nurturing environment for young
    children.
  • Creativity: Apply your imagination to engage children in learning and play.
  • Organizational Skills: Enhance your ability to manage classroom activities and maintain a
    structured environment.
  • Enthusiasm and Energy: Bring a positive and energetic attitude to your work, making learning
    fun.
  • Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in the early stages of children’s lives, helping to shape their
    futures and make a lasting impact.

 

Develop Professional Skills

  • Create a nurturing environment for young children through play and a connection with nature.
  • Establish respectful, responsive and culturally appropriate indoor and outdoor environments that
    inspire curiosity and wonder.
  • Guide and nurture the social, emotional and physical development of children.
  • Learn to adjust your teaching methods to suit different learning styles and needs

 

Requirements

  • Be registered in the Langley School District

    Click on image above to view Early Childhood Education Program Guide.

  • Be 18 or younger on June 30 of application year
  • Have not graduated from high school before starting the program
  • Be on track to graduate

 

Prerequisites

  • Have completed before the start of the program:
    • Grade 11
    • English 11
  • Recommended:
    • C+ or higher in English 10 and Math 10
    • Experience working with children

 

Learn More

  • Contact your school’s Career Advisor or use the contact form at the bottom of this page for more information and/or to apply

 

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