Accelerated (PLAR) Early Childhood Education Diploma
Together with the NSCC and the NSCECE, the Department is pleased to announce additional spaces for staff with Entry Level, School Age Approval, or Level 1 Classifications to pursue an Accelerated (PLAR) Early Childhood Education Diploma while they work.
- EECD provides full funding for tuition, books, and student fees charged by the institution.
- Earn your diploma in a shortened time frame of 16 – 23 months, depending on your experience.
- A rigorous Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process allows you to be exempt from 50 - 75% of program requirements.
- The program consists of online courses and workplace practicums so you can continue to work while studying.
The following institutions deliver Accelerated (PLAR) programs:
- Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE) - Accepting applications for January and March cohorts.
- Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) - Accepting applications - NSCC - March 2025
Eligibility
Application Process
Please ensure you have obtained all the required information prior to beginning your application. Incomplete, or partially complete applications will not be processed, and will require re-submission to be considered.Applicants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until enrollment is full.
- When seats are filled, other applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be added to a waitlist.
- If a space becomes available, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted and invited to enroll at NSCC or NSCECE.
- Those not meeting the eligibility criteria will also be notified by email.
For questions on eligibility to participate in the program, please contact:
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
email: ecetraining@novascotia.ca