Connect your passion for supporting children and youth through the Education Assistant (EA) Certificate program at Capilano University. 

This 16-month, part-time – evenings and weekends – program will begin in September and will give you the theory and practical strategies to help children and adolescents in the school system. 

Education Assistants support students in K – 12 who present with a wide range of abilities. 

EAs are in high demand in B.C., the province is experiencing a critical shortage of trained and certified professionals for on-call, part-time or full-time positions. 

Find out more about the Education Assistant program below. 

Careers:  

• Child advocate 
• Consultant 
• Educator 
• Education Assistant 

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests

Program-specific requirements 

• Applicants are required to attend an information session and will be assessed on the basis of an interview with faculty, past academic experience and relevant experience working with children and adolescents 
• Covering letter 
• Resume 
• Three reference letters 
• Clear criminal records search 
• Standard First Aid certificate 
• CPR certificate 

Additional information 

• Covering letter - state reasons for wishing to apply to this program