Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance (DEC, 322.A1)

Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance (DEC, 322.A1) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course at Cégep de Drummondville in Drummondville, Canada. It takes 3 years (technical DEC), with intakes in Autumn (apply through SRAM; autumn 2027 applications open until 14 March 2027); some programmes also start in winter.

Cégep de Drummondville is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$15,150 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly C$45,450 (≈ ₹30.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

From the college's 2026-27 international programme offer (new rates, June 2026), per session × 2; plus about CAD 307 per session in other fees and health insurance. Listed as a priority programme for Quebec's tuition exemption

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Cégep de Drummondville for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply through SRAM; autumn 2027 applications are open until 14 March 2027 and can close without notice.
• SRAM evaluates your Class 12 (three to eight weeks).
• Students who are not French nationals must pass an accepted French test (Bright, TCF tout public, DELF/DALF B2 or TEF; TCF Canada/Québec and TEF Canada/Québec are not accepted).
• After admission, apply for the CAQ (about 25 working days) and then the study permit (one to four months).

For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. French test required (Bright, TCF tout public, DELF/DALF B2 or TEF).

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This course starts in: Autumn (apply through SRAM; autumn 2027 applications open until 14 March 2027); some programmes also start in winter.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 records
• French test result
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Biometrics

• Quebec bursary for international students in technical DECs

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  Value: CAD 14,000 a year, plus RAMQ health cover

  Students who are not French nationals, in a technical DEC; applications open in mid-February

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• Exemption from additional tuition (priority programmes)

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  Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement

  Full-time students in Techniques de l'informatique, Techniques de génie mécanique, Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance or Soins infirmiers

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Cégep de Drummondville is a public CEGEP in Drummondville, in Quebec's Centre-du-Québec region, with more than 3,500 students a year. It offers two-year pre-university DECs, three-year technical DECs (including computer science, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy techniques, mechanical engineering and business) and shorter AECs. All teaching is in French.

The college publishes an international programme offer that lists the fee for each programme: CAD 7,575, 9,805 or 11,740 per session for 2026-27. It has two residences on campus and helps international students with Quebec's exemption and bursary programmes for technical DECs.

More courses at Cégep de Drummondville

• Techniques de l'informatique (DEC, 420.B0)3 years (technical DEC) · C$15,150 / year
• Soins infirmiers (DEC, 180.A0)3 years (technical DEC) · C$23,480 / year
• Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC, 241.A0)3 years (technical DEC) · C$19,610 / year
• Techniques d'administration et de gestion (DEC, 410.G0)3 years (technical DEC); paths in accounting and finance, web marketing and e-commerce, digital media and talent management · C$15,150 / year
• Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique (DEC, 410.A1)3 years (technical DEC) · C$15,150 / year
• Techniques d'inhalothérapie (DEC, 141.A0)3 years (technical DEC) · C$23,480 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Cégep de Drummondville: Techniques d'éducation à l'enfance (DEC, 322.A1) (opens in a new tab)
2. Cégep de Drummondville: International (opens in a new tab)
3. Cégep de Drummondville: International programme offer and fees 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
4. Cégep de Drummondville: Programmes (opens in a new tab)
5. Cégep de Drummondville: Housing (opens in a new tab)