Application Form for the Basic ECE Program

Before starting the online application process, make sure you have:

Attended a DCE BASIC ECE Certificate Information Session
Completed the English Assessment Testing (CAAT) or have proof of English 12 or Communications 12 with a C+ or higher, from a BC secondary school

Please ensure you have the following documentation:

Two pieces of ID
Student Agreement
Medical/Emergency Contact Information Form
References – three letters of reference are required
Volunteer or Paid Work Experience Form
Medical Pre-Training Examination Physician’s Report
Official transcript for any previous ECE courses or copies of any Certificates to Practice (if applicable)

Once you have submitted the online application form, please email all of the above documents to ececoordinator@deltaschools.ca

Online Application Form

Application Form for Basic ECE Program

I am applying for the Two Year Part Time Basic ECE Program starting in:*
- September 2027
- September 2028
Legal Name*
First Middle Last
Name Commonly Used
First Last
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Home Phone
Cellphone
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Name of High School*
Year Graduated from High School*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
List any accredited courses (Year/Course Name/School)
List any other training courses (non-credit) which could apply i.e. personal development courses, leadership training courses etc. (Year/Course Name/School)
Work Experience - please include Date/Name of Company/Responsibilities
Volunteer Experience - Please include Date/Name of Organization/Responsibilities
Please tell us about your interests and hobbies
WRITTEN INTERVIEW: Please tell us a little about yourself*
Why do you want to enter the field of Early Childhood Education?*
Please explain your understanding for some of the various duties an Early Childhood Educator may perform in a day*
What aspects of the Early Childhood Educator role do you think you would find most exciting, and most challenging? Which of your personality traits will be an asset to your work with young children and families?*
Class time is considered training for the workforce; conduct and professionalism are considered part of the program learning. The student is expected to demonstrate these skills and attitudes in the classroom. How would you handle a possible conflict with an instructor and/or a classmate?*
How would you handle the stress of the workload and demands of the program?*
This program has an intensive part-time schedule involving evenings, Saturday classes, observations and three practicum placements which involve daytime hours. Explain what arrangements you will make to fit these into your schedule*
How confident are you in meeting the requirements and commitments of the practicums?*
In what ways did the Information Session and learning about the DCE ECE program (i.e. philisophy, mission and values) and what it can offer, make you believe this is the right program for you?*

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