- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 19.0709
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2026
- Field
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Early Childhood Education certificate at SAIT in Calgary is your first step to a rewarding career caring for and teaching young children. You’ll learn child development, play-based learning, guidance, health and safety, and family partnerships, with a practicum in a real early-learning setting.
This PGWP-eligible certificate leads to work in child-care centres and preschools, and ladders into the ECE diploma.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for Indian students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board (CBSE, ICSE or State board).
- English test (any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80, or Duolingo 105.
This is a short, focused certificate designed to make you job-ready quickly.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant
- Child Care Worker
- Preschool Assistant
- Daycare Worker
- Early Learning Support Worker
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
