What it costs for January 2025
The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $3,064.89 | + | $972.50 | = | $4,037.39 |
| Term 2 | $3,064.89 | + | $642.75 | = | $3,707.64 |
| Term 3 | $3,126.26 | + | $962.50 | = | $4,088.76 |
| Term 4 | $3,126.26 | + | $542.75 | = | $3,669.01 |
| Total estimate | $12,382.30 | + | $3,120.50 | = | $15,502.80 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $8,090.39 | + | $972.50 | = | $9,062.89 |
| Term 2 | $8,090.39 | + | $642.75 | = | $8,733.14 |
| Term 3 | $8,494.90 | + | $962.50 | = | $9,457.40 |
| Term 4 | $8,494.90 | + | $542.75 | = | $9,037.65 |
| Total estimate | $33,170.58 | + | $3,120.50 | = | $36,291.08 |
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NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Early Learning and Child Care – diploma program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for January 2025
You must complete 20 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in two years as a full-time student.
Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term
Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Child Growth and Development | ELCC1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care | ELCC1002 (O) | 3 credits |
| Utilizing Technology | COMP1016 (O) | 3 credits |
| Written Communication | COMM1007 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to ELCC Practicum | ELCC1100 | 7 credits |
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Play | ELCC1006 (O) | 3 credits |
| Literacy | ELCC1007 (O) | 3 credits |
| Guiding Children's Behaviour | ELCC1008 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Communications | COMM1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| ELCC Practicum II | ELCC1200 | 7 credits |
Term 3 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Development and Inclusive Care | ELCC2000 | 3 credits |
| Play and Creativity | ELCC2006 | 3 credits |
| Working With Families | ELCC2002 | 3 credits |
| Infants and Toddlers | ELCC2003 | 3 credits |
| ELCC Practicum III | ELCC2100 | 7 credits |
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Play, Spaces, and Planning | ELCC2008 | 3 credits |
| Leadership and Management in ELCC | ELCC2007 | 3 credits |
| Social Contexts in ELCC | ELCC2005 | 3 credits |
| School-age Children | ELCC2004 | 3 credits |
| ELCC Practicum IV | ELCC2200 | 7 credits |
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