Program Overview

Educational Assistant

Program Details

Outcome

Certificate

Length

2 terms

Next Start Date

September 2025

Post-graduate Work Permit

Yes

What to Expect from the Program

The Educational Assistant program prepares students to work in educational and community settings. The program focuses on diversity and inclusion, training students to support children and youth with a variety of learning needs, and helping them to reach their potential.

By providing inclusive classroom learning and hands-on practicum experience, the program equips graduates with the knowledge, interpersonal, and practical skills to support students both one-on-one and in small group environments.

Graduate with Experience

NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity.

You’ll graduate this program with 200 hours of work experience from a practicum and 45 hours from a practicum seminar.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have diverse opportunities to work as an educational assistant with young children through to adults. The education field is considered to be an above average growth profession.

Important Information for International Students

This program qualifies for a study permit, and a post-graduate work permit in Canada.

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