Official transcripts from high school or post-secondary institutions (mailed directly from the Ministry of Education and educational institutions) showing the following:

Grade 12 or its equivalent (consideration will be given to mature students)
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher
Additional Requirements
Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest X-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners
A current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice must be completed within 90 days of program start date. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement, acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion.
Current resum
Personal statement of interest (250 words)
Information on these requirements can be found in the application package.

An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designate.

Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services certificate program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
N.B. A scheduled orientation and interview session with Early Childhood Care and Education instructors will be held to discuss the nature of the ECCE program and requirements for practicum placements.
Students may apply for an ECE Assistant Certificate after successful completion of first semester Child Health & Safety Course (ECCE 186).
The Early Childhood Care and Education certificate program is the prerequisite for post-basic training programs.
In addition to usual expenses for fees and books, students have added expenses for regular travel to area early childhood centres. Individuals enrolling in the program are advised that access to a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel to centres is the responsibility of the student.
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of the
following ways:
(a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary school where English is the primary language
(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C
(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language Program with a minimum of C+ (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a C+grade
(d) submission of an Official TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), or TOEFL (IBT) score of 7980, or TOEFL (PBT) score of 550, or better,
(e) submission of an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall with no band score less than 5.5