Overview
The first intake of this program will begin in September 2026.
Be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively and safely support students with a wide range of exceptionalities.
The Educational Support diploma program will prepare you to develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting and supporting positive school climates that contribute to safe, caring, and secure educational settings. You will have knowledge of best principles and practices in educational support and will be able to collaborate effectively with members of the school community to support all learners.
Start the path to your in-demand career as an Educational Assistant (EA) supporting educational experiences of children and youth.
Degree Transfers and Pathways
Whether you're starting here with a certificate or diploma program, or transferring your credits from another institution or informal experience into a program at 51勛圖厙, we have so many ways for you to continue your postsecondary education with us. Explore pathways to a degree or a diploma and learn about transfer options.
Pathways Beyond >
Earn your diploma here and then choose to complete your degree with one of our partnering universities, in as little as one more year.
Pathways Into >
If you've completed any courses from another institution or have informal learning experiences, transfer your credits into a program here.
Courses
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status, and completion of Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C.
Clinical/Lab and Field Placement Requirements
Field Placement Requirements coming soon.
Career Path
The 51勛圖厙 Educational Support program can provide students with transfer credit when entering a number of existing or in progress 51勛圖厙 programs (or students of existing programs can complete Educational Support in a reduced amount of time). Students can receive transfer credit to or
from: 51勛圖厙`s Early Childhood Education and Social Service Worker programs.
Tentative Fees - First Year of Study
Full-time domestic and international tuition and ancillary fees for the September 2026 intake:
- Domestic - Tuition - $2,648.20*
- Domestic - Ancillary - $1,250*
- International - Tuition - $15,120.30*
- International - Ancillary - $1,900*
*These fees are for one year of study (2 semesters) in Program 1340 beginning in the Fall of 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year and are subject to change. Fees will be adjusted in February 2026.
Contact
Academic Assistant: Sydney Sachro, sydney.sachro@saultcollege.ca
Academic Assistant: Melanie SancheHirst, melanie.sanchehirst@saultcollege.ca