The Education Assistant program at Bow Valley College equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to support children and teens with diverse needs in the classroom.
If you are an international student, you must attend in-person classes. This is required to follow student visa rules and to keep your full-time student status.
This program is delivered using a Competency-Based Education (CBE) model, offering flexible learning pathways aligned with workforce expectations. Students progress by demonstrating competence through performance demonstrations, advancing when they are ready.
What is competency based education?
At the end of the program, you’ll complete a seven-week practicum in a school setting. To qualify, you must finish all coursework and meet pre-placement requirements. Students with prior experience may be eligible for credit through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
The Education Assistant program includes a practicum placement in agencies where employers require a Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS). Results of this check may restrict opportunities for placement in a practicum. The PIC must be obtained before the start of the practicum.
Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.
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If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.
Missing a required admission criteria? Complete academic upgrading before applying.
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.
If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.
International Students:
Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list found in step 2.
If you live in the service area surrounding Calgary and want to take a course, visit our Regional Stewardship page.
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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.
Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.
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Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
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