📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

Connect your passion for supporting children and youth with in the Education Assistant (EA) Certificate program at Capilano University. This 16-month, part-time – evenings and weekends – program will begin in September and will give you the theory and practical strategies to help children and adolescents in the school system. Education Assistants support students in K – 12 who present with a wide range of abilities. EAs are in high demand in B.C., the province is experiencing a critical shortage of trained and certified professionals for on-call, part-time or full-time positions. Find out more about the Education Assistant program below. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses

Required Courses
Total credits: 30.00

Required:
CMNS 100 Basic Business Writing and Editing 3.00 credits
SEA 100 History, Philosophy and Issues in Special Education 1.50 credits
SEA 101 Working in Schools 1.50 credits
SEA 102 Interpersonal Skills for Education Assistants 1.50 credits
SEA 103 Behaviour as Communication 3.00 credits
SEA 105 Exploring Diverse Learners in Schools 3.00 credits
SEA 106 Supporting Students with Technology and AAC Systems 3.00 credits
SEA 107 Strategies to Support Students Requiring Accommodations 3.00 credits
SEA 108 Strategies to Support Students on Individualized Programs 1.50 credits
SEA 109 Practicum/Capstone Project for the Education Assistant 6.00 credits
SEA 110 Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 3.00 credits
Total program credits: 30.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Continuation requirement: a student who fails any course may not be allowed to continue in the program.

Graduation requirement: students must pass all courses and practicum achieving a CGPA of B or better.

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.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

11,728 USD per year

23,456 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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