Quick Facts

Service type: Newcomers
Eligibility: 18 years or older, Newcomer to Canada (Permanent Resident, Protected Person/Convention Refugee, or Naturalized Citizen - under 5 years), English Language proficiency of CLB 6 across all skills or IELTS 5.5 equivalency
Delivery: In-person
Fee: Free
Location: 200 King St E. , Toronto, ON

Program Description

WoodGreen’s Newcomer Programs and Services is launching a new cohort of the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program for Newcomers, delivered in partnership with George Brown Polytechnic.

 

This Program will provide participants with:

  • English proficiency required for admission
  • 2-year tuition-free Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from George Brown Polytechnic
  • Industry work experience – 4 unpaid co-op placements
  • Individual settlement support, career coaching, and mentorship

 

Delivery:

  • In-person

 

Eligibility:

  • 18 years or older
  • Newcomer to Canada (Permanent Resident, Protected Person/Convention Refugee, or Naturalized Citizen – under 5 years)
  • English Language proficiency of CLB 6 across all skills or IELTS 5.5 equivalency

 

Program Dates:

  • From May 2026 to December 2028

Program Resources

Diploma in Early Childhood Education for Newcomers Flyer

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Contact information

WoodGreen Newcomer Programs and Services

(416) 405-5100

Location

1491 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4J 1N5

Hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 4:45 PM

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