Early Childhood Education Program (In French Only)

To be eligible, applicants must hold one of the following secondary school diplomas:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or have passed the Adult Learner Test (for candidates aged 19 and older)
• A Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or Adult Learner Test (19+)
• A New Brunswick Secondary School Diploma (DES) or Adult Learner Test (19+)

Skills Assessment

Applicants without one of the recognized diplomas will need to complete the Adult Learner Test, which includes four components. The tests are administered online via the Skills Platform, covering the following areas:

• Digital skills
• Reading comprehension
• Numeracy
• Literacy

To be admitted, applicants must meet the minimum score in written comprehension in one of the following tests:

• Skills for Success Diagnostic Test (CPR): minimum 250 points
• Test de connaissance du français (TCF): minimum 406 points
• Test d’évaluation de français (TEF): minimum 393 points

To qualify for the program, applicants must hold one of the following legal statuses:

• Canadian citizenship
• Permanent residency
• Protected person status (an asylum claim acknowledgment is not sufficient)

Proficiency in English is recommended, especially for workplace internships.

A criminal record without a pardon may hinder access to internships and employment.

Required equipment: computer with camera and microphone, and stable Internet access. Collège Nordique offers equipment loans and access to study spaces for students.

Yes, part-time enrollment is possible. However, by default, applications are processed for full-time studies. Once admitted, the student must submit a course withdrawal request to reduce their course load. That said, the program is designed to allow students to maintain a full-time schedule while managing family responsibilities.

• Online courses: These asynchronous courses run over 14 weeks and allow students to work at their own pace. There are no fixed class times, but deadlines must be met. A class tutor is available by email for any questions.
• Weekend videoconference courses: These intensive courses are delivered over two weekends per session (every other week). They include both synchronous sessions with a teacher and individual or group work periods.

Courses are held on Saturdays and Sundays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., one course at a time. Once the two weekends for one course are completed, the next course begins the following weekend.

You should expect to spend about 10 to 15 hours per week on readings, assignments, and online coursework. This includes work related to synchronous weekend classes, but not the actual time spent in class.

Although the schedule is flexible, this is a college-level program that requires serious commitment. It’s designed to adapt to your reality — and part-time options remain available for those who need them.

No, an open work permit does not allow you to officially enroll in a program that leads to a certificate or diploma. However, you can still take up to four courses without being formally admitted to the program.

After submitting the application, the College usually requests proof of status within 2 business days. That same email includes a link to take the admission tests, which provide immediate results.

If you send your documents promptly and pass the tests as soon as they’re received, the entire admission process can take around 4 to 5 business days.

Note: Even if you hold a WES equivalency, the admission tests are still required.

Yes, absolutely. The daycare simply needs to complete a sponsorship form for each staff member they wish to sponsor. This allows for separate invoices to be issued for each registered student.

The employer must submit an official sponsorship letter that includes the following:

• Organization letterhead
• Full name and student ID number of the sponsored individual
• Duration of sponsorship or maximum amount covered
• Sponsor’s full contact information (mailing address and email)
• Sponsor’s name and job title
• Sponsor’s signature