About the Program
Helping children succeed in the classroom is a wonderful way to earn a living. Guiding students who need extra help brings true meaning to your day. Changing your job can feel like a big shift, but you do not have to do this alone. Our supportive training turns your natural kindness into real work skills.
Our friendly teachers provide personal care during all your classes. We focus on the exact habits local school boards look for. You will learn about child behaviour, lesson support, and special learning needs. If you are busy at home, you can study parts of this program online. This flexible option lets you earn your college diploma from home. You can study comfortably without missing important time with your family. This training gives you a strong start in a school career.
This program gives you:
- A strong foundation: Learn simple rules about how school-aged children learn, grow, and handle classroom routines.
- Clear, guided training: Learn to support reading, math, and social skills at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
- Skills employers want: Master the daily communication habits and office software that modern school teams value.
- Confidence to grow: Move into your next school job with complete peace of mind. Our warm school community supports you from day one until graduation.
We are here to help you get ready to guide students and support school programs all across the country.
Flexible Schedules Built For Your Life
We know you have a busy life with family or current work to balance. That is why our training fits around your daily routine:
- Full-Time Study: Complete your training hours at times that work best for you during the week.
- Part-Time Study: Design your own learning hours. Attend at least two sessions per week. You can study during the day, in the evening, or on weekends.
Your fees include all your learning materials and digital manuals so you have everything you need to succeed.
Career Opportunities
This practical training teaches you useful classroom management and student care routines. These skills prepare you for great frontline jobs in education. Graduates can apply for roles in public elementary schools, high schools, and private learning centres.
Our school community gives you the personal care you need to find a path you love. You can guide a child with special needs, help a teacher run daily classroom activities, or assist students in a school computer lab.
Jobs that use the skills you will learn in this diploma program include:
- Educational Assistant (EA)
- Teacher's Aide
- Special Education Support Worker
- Classroom Program Assistant
- School Lunchroom Supervisor
- Private Tutor Assistant
- Learning Centre Tutor
full-time equivalent (40 hrs/week)
To earn your diploma, you will take practical classes designed for the real world. You do not need any prior teaching or school board experience to join. Our clear lessons guide you through each part at a comfortable pace. You will learn:
Core Classroom Support & Special Needs
- Introduction to Educational Support: Learn how Canadian school systems work. Discover the basic daily routines of an assistant in a modern classroom.
- Understanding Special Learning Needs: Discover how to help children with different learning styles. Learn simple ways to support students with autism, speech needs, or physical challenges.
- Guiding Student Behaviour: Learn gentle ways to keep a classroom calm. Discover how to encourage good habits, reduce frustration, and help students stay focused.
- Child and Adolescent Development: Understand how grade-school children grow, think, and make friends from kindergarten up to high school.
Classroom Tech & Clear Writing
- Digital Tools for Schools: Learn to use a computer cleanly. Discover how to use Microsoft Word for classroom notes and manage emails in Microsoft Outlook.
- Spreadsheets and School Records: Gain hands-on practice tracking student attendance, organizing schedules, and managing supply lists using Microsoft Excel.
- Clear Communication for Education: Build total confidence in writing daily student logs, creating reports, and sharing updates with teachers and parents.
Professional Growth & Job Success
- Strategies for Job Success: Work side-by-side with our advisors to design a standout school board résumé. Practice school job interviews and build great workplace habits.
Real-World Field Experience
- Practical Classroom Placement: Put your knowledge into action. Complete a real, on-site placement in a local school to gain genuine Canadian classroom experience.
We want to make starting your education simple and stress-free. To join our training program and start your new career, you just need to meet a few basic requirements:
- Education Foundation: You need a Grade 12 high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or mature student status.
- Language Comfort: Reading and speaking in English helps you follow classroom lessons smoothly, assist children with reading, and talk with teachers easily.
- Sector Clearances: Local school boards require a clean criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check. You must secure this clearance before starting your practical field placement in any school.
- A Welcoming Interview: Enjoy a friendly chat with our admissions team. We will sit down together to talk about your goals, your schedule, and how we can best support you on this journey.