Education Assistant Certificate

Education Assistant (EA) Certificate program admission process

Here are the steps of the admissions process for the EA program for Fall 2024: 

Criminal Record Check:

You will need to complete a Criminal Record check through the university. A clear criminal record is required for admission to this program. Please contact ea@capilanou.ca for the forms and details.

Since it can take several weeks for a clearance to process, plan to complete this step well before your package submission deadline.

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

• When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
• You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
• If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
• Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

• This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
• Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
• All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
• If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

• You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
• View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
• If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

   

  Registrar's Office
  Library Building, Room LB152
  2055 Purcell Way
  North Vancouver, BC
  V7J 3H5

The Education Assistant Certificate program offers classes that run evenings and weekends, plus an intensive course in each of the summer terms.

Our program consists of 30 credits and is approximately 570 hours in length. Successful completion of these credits is required to obtain the certificate.

Our part-time program is ideal for people who:

• Work during the day;
• Have family responsibilities during the day;
• Are already working as EAs and are looking for upgrading;
• Have recently been hired as an EA needing certification as a condition of employment; and
• Wish to take a program on a part-time basis.

Many students in the EA program are parents and we have a strong collaborative relationship with several school districts in the Metro Vancouver area, so there are no classes scheduled during spring break (usually March); however, classes are in session during CapU’s reading week in February.

The mission of the Education Assistant certificate program is ensuring all our students are ready to work in K – 12 educational environments when they graduate.

English language requirements

English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

Basic requirements

• High school graduation
• English Studies 12 or
  • English 12 or
  • English First Peoples 12
• Pre-Calculus 11 or
  • Foundations of Math 11 (FOM11) or
  • Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 (AWM11) or
  • Principles of Math 11 (MA11) or
  • Applications of Math 11 (AMA11) or
  • Algebra 11 or
  • Accounting 11

Program specific requirements

• Applicants are required to attend an information session and will be assessed on the basis of an interview with faculty, past academic experience and relevant experience working with children and adolescents
• Covering letter
• Resume
• Three reference letters
• Clear criminal records search
• Standard First Aid certificate
• CPR certificate

Additional information

• Covering letter - state reasons for wishing to apply to this program

Education Assistant (EA) Certificate program admission process

Here are the steps of the admissions process for the EA program for Fall 2024: 

Criminal Record Check:

You will need to complete a Criminal Record check through the university. A clear criminal record is required for admission to this program. Please contact ea@capilanou.ca for the forms and details.

Since it can take several weeks for a clearance to process, plan to complete this step well before your package submission deadline.

Most CapU programs need proof that you:

• Have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school. View our International Secondary School Equivalencies (pdf) for more information.
• Meet our English language proficiency requirement.
• See Admission Requirements.

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

• When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
• You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
• If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, please submit a translated copy.

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

• This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
• Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
• All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
• If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.

If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Please send your official documents to:

Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

• You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
• This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

• Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

• You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
• View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.

The Education Assistant Certificate program offers classes that run evenings and weekends, plus an intensive course in each of the summer terms.

Our program consists of 30 credits and is approximately 570 hours in length. Successful completion of these credits is required to obtain the certificate.

Our part-time program is ideal for people who:

• Work during the day;
• Have family responsibilities during the day;
• Are already working as EAs and are looking for upgrading;
• Have recently been hired as an EA needing certification as a condition of employment; and
• Wish to take a program on a part-time basis.

Many students in the EA program are parents and we have a strong collaborative relationship with several school districts in the Metro Vancouver area, so there are no classes scheduled during spring break (usually March); however, classes are in session during CapU’s reading week in February.

The mission of the Education Assistant certificate program is ensuring all our students are ready to work in K – 12 educational environments when they graduate.