Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Private: ECA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This ONLINE program allows for childcare practitioners currently working in the field a streamlined option to attain an ECA Certificate and Level I ECE classification from the NS Classification office. Please note, Level 1 Classification also includes on Orientation program. The program will have a combination of online courses, and practical experience called GuidedWorkplace Experience.
ECE Accelerated Diploma
Top features
- 12 months to complete
- Daytime classes
- Delivered in person
- 9am-4pm / 5 days a week
- Four 4-week practicum placements
- Graduate with Classification Level Two or Three
Online ECE Diploma with PLAR
Top features
- 12 months to complete
- Study from home
- 100% Delivered online
- 6:30pm-9:30pm (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Practicum completed in your workplace
- Receive 50% credit toward course content and practicum through PLAR (see below)
- PLAR process (see below) made simple through hands-on staff and peer support
- Graduate with Classification Level Two or Three
Traditional ECE Diploma
Top features
- 2 years to complete
- Daytime classes
- Delivered in person
- 9am-4pm / 5 days a week
- Four 4-week practicum placements
- Graduate with Classification Level Two or Three

Contact Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education for information today!