Learn how to apply for certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) if you completed an early childhood education training program not recognized by the British Columbia ECE Registry.
Check the list of recognized programs before starting your application.
Last updated: September 21, 2023
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If you think your education is equivalent to an early childhood education training program that is recognized by the ECE Registry, submit an application and supporting documentation. After you apply, the ECE Registry will complete an assessment to determine your eligibility for ECE certification. This process is called equivalency.
To be considered equivalent your education must:
The equivalency process can be complex and may be a lengthy process. If you have questions about whether the equivalency process is right for you, please contact the ECE Registry.
All documents submitted with your application must be in English. If any documents are in a different language, you must have them professionally translated at your own expense. All translated documents must be authenticated by the translator.
A translation subsidy may be available to assist you with the costs associated with professional translation.
The translation subsidy:
To apply for the translation subsidy, complete a Translation Subsidy Application form.
If you do not know what type of certificate you may be eligible for, learn about the certificate types and determine which one matches your education and experience.
You must provide the following documents from each educational institution you attended.
These documents provide information about the course content of your program and helps the ECE Registry determine if your education is equivalent to a recognized program in B.C.
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