• Early Childhood Education
• Post Basic Program
• Early Childhood Education Program Application For Admission
• Early Childhood Education Program Application For Admission Post Basic
• TESOL Certificate (ESL Teacher Training)

Early Childhood Education - Basic Program

This program is designed for those planning to care for and educate young children 3-5 years of age in preschool, group child care centres, 'early learning' programs and 'family places'. 

Why take our program?

• Our ECE program is approved by the Early Childhood Registry of the Ministry for Children & Families.  Course content and competencies are similar to those of other approved colleges. 
• We offer a current program based on responsive curriculum, where learning is explored in depth based on a negotiation between the children's interests and the teacher's invitations to learn.  We include the B.C. Early Learning Framework in our pedagogical practices. 
• Besides Early Childhood Education training, our instructors have a university degree or higher.
• The program can be taken part time and has 3 intakes a year.

How many courses are required?
The successful completion of 14 courses (including 3 practicums, total 9 weeks) is required for licensing by the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry.

What are the Admission requirements?

• records of previous education
• reference letters
• secondary school graduation or equivalent, or acceptance under mature students regulations
• advanced level of spoken and written English (test required at interview)
• some experience with young children
• certificate of good health
• clear criminal record check
• registration fee of $50
• successful interview

This is a part-time, evening program with a choice of a completion plan of 2 and a half, or 3 years.

Intake:  Students have an option of starting in January, May or September.

Course Fee:  Tuition for the whole ECE program is approximately $4,200, but students pay for each course separately each term.(approx $280/course).

Candidates are required to attend a Free Information Session for ECE Basic program:
Monday April 16, 2012
Monday May 14, 2012
7:00 - 8:00 p.m .
Location:  Byrne Creek Secondary School. 7777 18th St. Burnaby 

Free Information Sessions 

Application form: Early Childhood Education Program Application For Admission.

If you have questions please email the administation office burnabycce@sd41.bc.ca

Class Location : Byrne Creek School, 7777 18th St. Burnaby (corner of 10th Ave & 20th St)

Early Childhood Education - Post Basic Program

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Those who have completed the Basic ECE program may enrol in the Post Basic Infant Toddler or Special Needs program.  If you have questions please email burnabycce@sd41.bc.ca

Admission requirements include:

• Copy of ECE licence
• a one page letter stating your values as an Early Childhood educator.

Candidates are required to attend a Free Information Session for ECE Post Basic program:
Mon April, 23, 2012
Mon May 28, 2012
7:00-8:00 p.m.

Application form: Early Childhood Education Program Application For Admission Post Basic.

TESOL Certificate (ESL Teacher Training)

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Who should take this course?
Designed for individuals who are either currently teaching ESL or for those who wish to enter the English language teaching field, this program will give students the necessary skills in classroom management, lesson planning and a variety of teaching methodologies.

This TESL Canada certified program is taught by an experienced and credentialed team of teachers. Students are prepared to teach Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Grammar, and Presentation skills. Students will participate in seminars discussing topics such as how to manage students and classrooms, match learning outcomes to appropriate activities, conduct assessments, and develop a teaching style of their own. Students will leave the program having developed lesson plans and activities organized into a portfolio.

Course Modules include:

• TESOL 500: Reading Skills & Teaching Methodologies
• TESOL 501: Writing Skills & Teaching Methodologies
• TESOL 502: Pronunciation, Speaking and Listening Skills & Teaching Methodologies
• TESOL 503: Grammar and Vocabulary Skills & Teaching Methodologies

How long is the program?
Students will complete 100 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of practicum. This program can be taken part time during the evening (Mon, Wed, Thurs evening)

When can I start?
late September or late January.

Attend a FREE information session - Thursday June 7, 7:00 pm.
Location:  Moscrop School, 4433 Moscrop St. Burnaby