About Education Assistant Certificate in Capilano University
The Education Assistant (EA) Certificate combines theory with practical strategies for working with children or adolescents.
Education Assistants support students in Kindergarten-grade 12 who present with a wide range of abilities. They're in demand, with a critical shortage of trained and certified EAs for on-call, part-time or full-time positions.
You'll develop the tools, strategies and skills needed for the EA role and put it all together in a 150-hour practicum.
The Education Assistant Certificate program is currently being offered in an 18 month, part-time format that begins in July of each year.
Learning Outcomes
- Effectively support and advocate inclusionary practices for all students Kindergarten – grade 12 presenting with a wide range of abilities.
- Use appropriate technology to support students presenting with a wide range of abilities so that these students can participate productively as members of a community of learners.
- Apply practical knowledge of accommodation strategies to transfer a student’s IEP (individualized education plan) into appropriate and meaningful activities.
- Demonstrate mastery upon completion of EA program by achieving minimum program B average in all coursework, and credit status in practicum.
- Support a work atmosphere of team collaboration conducive to performance excellence, personal growth, professional growth and work satisfaction.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
- TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 83 ,paper-delivered test 560
- PTE: Required minimum mark 56
Capilano University Highlights
| Type of university |
Public |
| Associate Degrees |
7 |
| Bachelor’s Degrees |
12 |
| Certificate Programs |
34 |
| Number of Faculty members |
639 |
| Number of Full time Enrollment |
2,904 |
| Number of Part time Enrollment |
4,671 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
23% |
| Basic Tuition Fee, Undergraduate International Students |
CAD 572.00 per credit |
Capilano University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.
| Fees (Estimate) |
Amount per annum (CAD) |
| Tuition |
17,853.30 |
| Books and supplies |
1,000 |
| Other fees |
1,269.19 |
| Food |
5,000 |
| Transportation |
1,500 |
| Phone and Internet |
1,300 |
| Total |
27,922.49 |
