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This innovative program provides valuable training to educational assistants in our school system. The program focuses on the role of the educational assistant within the learning system and provides a practical understanding of exceptional children and how to help them. Since its inception in 1987, the Educational Assistant Diploma has provided the theoretical and practical knowledge students need to become a confident and effective presence in the classroom. Students have the opportunity to share experiences with other educational assistants and gain a broader view of current practices within the school system. Key topics explored include development, resiliency, language, and behaviour.
Full time students in the Educational Assistant Diploma Program who are participating in the 4-week practicum at the end of the program will be required to apply for a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and a Child Abuse Registry Check within the first month of the program. Students will receive additional information and instructions from PACE at the start of the program regarding practicum requirements, and will be advised when and where the documents are to be submitted.
$6,250* Tuition includes books and required materials.
*Costs are tentative and subject to change
Six months in duration plus a four-week practicum, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
The Educational Assistant Diploma is offered as a hybrid program (mostly in person, with some online courses).
Students will be expected to be available for courses between 9am and 4pm
This program follows a blended learning model, combining in-class sessions, live online instruction, and scheduled online coursework to create a dynamic and adaptable educational experience.
Courses are carefully structured to balance in-person interaction with the convenience of online learning. Live online sessions allow students to engage with instructors and classmates in real-time, while scheduled online coursework provides flexibility in when they complete assignments within set deadlines. The number and format of online courses may vary based on program needs and scheduling.
This multi-modal approach ensures that students stay connected with their peers and instructors while developing essential workplace skills such as digital collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and effective communication. While students must follow the program’s set schedule, this blended format allows them to engage with learning in different ways, whether attending classes on campus, participating in live online discussions, or completing coursework independently.
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Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Find more information on student life at PACE here.
Graduates of the Educational Assistant Diploma program may be eligible for a maximum of 12 credit hours in the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg. Learn more about Pathways to UW.
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This program does not accept International Students, as the length is not sufficent to permit a study visa.