Degree program

Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) — ECE6

Fanshawe College

Advanced-standing ECE diploma with practicums.

Good for: I studied social sciences or community services. Could that shorten my route into early childhood education?

Where do I start? ↓

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: Hybrid
Cost: Confirm cost with provider
Who can access it: Current page says available only to international applicants. Domestic applicants, including PRs/protected persons, should confirm another intake.
Intake: Current intake not confirmed

Diploma completion is separate from College of Early Childhood Educators registration.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Confirm ECE6 availability for your status with admissions.
Request assessment of prior study/experience before applying.

International-only notice conflicts with domestic selection/fee content; no dated next cohort confirmed.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

Community Studies diploma, Social Sciences university degree, or college-approved equivalent education/work experience.
English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5, or approved alternative.
Placements require first aid/CPR-C, health clearance and police/vulnerable-sector screening.

Current page says available only to international applicants. Domestic applicants, including PRs/protected persons, should confirm another intake.

Important limits and details to confirm

Diploma completion is separate from College of Early Childhood Educators registration.
Funding eligibility does not resolve the domestic-intake restriction.

Location

London, Ontario; page also lists online fees, requiring delivery confirmation.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

London: Canadian $4,356.62; international $21,317.54. Online Canadian $4,975.80. Additional fees/expenses excluded; published price is not proof of availability.

Ontario ECE Qualifications Upgrade (grant, conditional external lead): Conditional lead for eligible Ontario early-years workers enrolled domestically; verify exact stream, available funding and employment/service conditions.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.