Course overview
Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course at North West College in North Battleford, Canada. It takes 1 year, with intakes in September; January (Battlefords).
North West College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | North West College (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | North Battleford, Canada |
| Course | Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Tuition per year | C$18,575 (≈ ₹12.4 lakh) |
| Intakes | September; January (Battlefords) |
| English requirement | IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.0); TOEFL iBT 81; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60 (college FAQ, January 2024) |
Interested in Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is C$18,575 a year, about ₹12.4 lakh.
2026-27 international tuition for the one-year programme (fee schedule); CA$150 application fee extra
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.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at North West College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Continuing Care Assistant and early childhood programmes need Grade 12 (Class 12 for Indian students).
- Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician needs Grade 11 with a Grade 11 maths course (Foundations, Pre-Calculus or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20, or equivalent).
- Applicants without the academic requirements are considered automatically for special admission through an assessment.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.0); TOEFL iBT 81; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60 (college FAQ, January 2024).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with no band below 5.0. |
| PTE Academic | 63 overall with no component below 50. |
| TOEFL iBT | 81 overall with at least 19 in each section. |
| Duolingo | 105 overall. |
| Note | These scores come from NWC's international FAQ dated January 2024; confirm them with the college before you test. |
Intakes
This course starts in: September; January (Battlefords).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in CanadaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- High-school and any post-secondary transcripts
- English test result (IELTS, PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL)
- Application fee receipt (Flywire for payments from outside Canada)
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check, immunisation records and WHMIS (Continuing Care Assistant)
About North West College
North West College (NWC) is a small public regional college in northwest Saskatchewan, with campuses in North Battleford (about 20,000 people) and Meadow Lake (about 5,000). For international students it offers only a handful of one- and two-year programmes: Continuing Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate and Level III Diploma (Battlefords), and Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician (Meadow Lake).
The college says its international programmes are PGWP eligible under IRCC rules. Tuition is CA$18,575 to CA$23,500 for a one-year programme, which is modest for Canada. These are hands-on care, early childhood and trades programmes rather than degrees, and international applications are handled through Saskatchewan Colleges.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate at North West College?
The tuition for international students is C$18,575 a year (about ₹12.4 lakh). 2026-27 international tuition for the one-year programme (fee schedule); CA$150 application fee extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate?
The course takes 1 year.
What English score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.0); TOEFL iBT 81; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60 (college FAQ, January 2024). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September; January (Battlefords). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
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.
- North West College: Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate (opens in a new tab)
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- North West College: International Tuition and Fee Schedule 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- North West College: 2026-27 International Student Handbook (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
