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College Certificate - Educational Assistant

Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer campus — Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,500
Application Fee
CAD 150
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Graduates assist teachers and students in both instructional and non-instructional tasks. This program will train students in a wide range of interpersonal and practical skills needed for such work. Graduates of the Educational Assistant program will be confident and skilled paraprofessionals able to work efficiently and effectively in an inclusive educational setting. They will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and strategies related to providing numeracy, literacy, social, and behavioural supports to students. In addition, Educational Assistant students will develop interpersonal skills including the ability to appropriately, effectively, and professionally engage with students and the educational team.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 18,500
Application fee
CAD 150
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Red Deer campus

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

100 College Blvd

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

Official source

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About the Institution

Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Alberta, a beautiful and vibrant province in Canada with the Rocky Mountains to the west and the open prairies to the east. Red Deer Polytechnic’s programs are led by expert instructors who care, with practical and applied learning opportunities that allow students to gain experiences for the real world. Class sizes are small across the majority of programs, which means that students establish meaningful relationships with their instructors and their peers. Red Deer Polytechnic has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare students for...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.