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If you’re passionate about supporting young people, this program prepares you to work in schools and assist Indigenous children in their learning journey. As a classroom assistant, you'll work under the guidance of a teacher or school principal.
Online Only
Online + Practicum
This program is currently accepting applications.
2 Years
The Indigenous Classroom Assistant diploma prepares you for a career in Indigenous schools in northern communities. Upon completion, you will be qualified to work as a classroom assistant with primary school children under the guidance of a teacher or school principal. Courses for this program are offered online and includes a 6-week practicum at your community school. No travel is required to gain this diploma. Classes for the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program will begin in early summer of 2024.
You can apply for this course even if there are no intakes listed below, and we will contact you when dates become available.
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Intake #2
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$5,075.17
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONOntario High School Diploma with Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) or Mature Student Test (19 years +)
Candidates without Grade 12 can be admitted if they are 21 years or older and have been out of school for two years or more.
Note: Low enrollment may result in cancellation of this program.
Complete up-to-date immunizations
Vulnerable sector criminal reference check
We're here to help!
Toll Free: 1-866-636-7454
Phone: 807-626-1897
E-mail: recruitment@oshki.ca
This program is accredited by Oshki-Wenjack, and thus only has one step:
APPLY NOWCODE COURSE HOURS
EDUC 1023 Introduction to Literacy Strategies 30
EDUC 1034 Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies 30
EDUC 1043 Child Development 30
EDUC 1063 Information Technology in Classrooms 30
EDUC 1124 Introduction to Numeracy Strategies 30
EDUC 2012 Working with Indigenous Children with Special Needs I 30
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EDUC 1010 ICADP Practicum I 1050
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EDUC 2033 Healthy Active Living for Indigenous Students 30
EDUC 2034 Indigenous Children's Health and Wellbeing 30
EDUC 2043 Language Arts Strategies 30
EDUC 2124 Numeracy Strategies II 30
EDUC 3012 Working with Indigenous Children with Special Needs II 30
EDUC 2023 Literacy Strategies II 30
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EDUC 2010 ICADP Practicum II 1050
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All University & College programs require that you complete two applications.
There’s a lot of information in this section, but our recruitment team is happy to assist with any questions you might have, to help you find funding, or to guide you through this process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
Phone: (807) 626-1880
Toll-free: 1 866-636-7454
Email: recruitment@oshki.ca
⚠︎ Before you start, please ensure that you meet the program requirements listed above. If you aren’t sure or if you have questions, contact us at recruitment@oshki.ca.
Applying to a course with an Accreditation Partner has multiple steps:
This Oshki-Wenjack application form will start the process and will ask for detailed information such as:
You will receive a confirmation within four business days.
Complete a separate Nipissing University application that will be sent to you from our admissions department. Your offer of admission will come from the university, and you will need to accept the offer. (Do not complete an OUAC application.)
Please keep in mind that books are not included in tuition and need to be purchased separately.
Getting funding for this program?
Contact your First Nation community funding agency to confirm deadlines for funding applications and apply for funding. Your application may only be considered if your application is received on time.
Oshki-Wenjack is not responsible for submitting your funding applications, but staff can support you in completing them. You may also wish to apply to OSAP for loans and grants. In addition, Oshki-Wenjack’s Financial Aid Officer (financial-aid@oshki.ca) is available to assist you with OSAP applications and to help you research and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Once it arrives, send your confirmed sponsorship letter to admissions@oshki.ca. You can register for your classes once the Sponsorship Letter is received.
Self-funding your tuition fees?
If you are self-funding, you can pay your tuition by contacting our admission officer for assistance at admissions@oshki.ca.
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