Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

Early Learning and Child Care certificate from MaKami College, or equivalent from another approved institution in Alberta.

Students with credentials from outside Alberta can undergo a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process to enter into the ELCC diploma program.

Additionally, should the applicant’s primary language not be English, then one of the following criteria must be met:

• Completion of previous education with either a High School or Post-Secondary diploma in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction and communication.
• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Literacy Placement Test with a score of 7 in each of the four competencies: reading/writing/listening/speaking, or equivalent:
  • CELPIP General (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four competencies: reading/writing/listening/speaking. 
  • IELTS General (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four competencies: reading/writing/listening/speaking.
  • TOEFL iBT: 53
  • CAEL: 50
  • Cambridge: CAE-C, CAE-B, CPE-C
  • MELAB: 80
  • Can Test: 4.5
• Completion of course in English 30-1 or equivalent with at least 60%, or English 30-2 or equivalent with at least 65% passing grade.
• If the credentials are from outside Canada, the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) will be used to assess the equivalencies of the courses submitted.