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Obtaining Child Care Services Certification with International Post-Secondary Education

 

If you have completed any of the following:

  • A post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree program, and/or
  • Individual courses from a non-Canadian post-secondary institution,

 

Required Documentation

1.       Credential Assessment

a.       World Education Services (www.wes.org/ca)
b.        or other educational assessment services approved by AECENL: https://www.cicic.ca/1374/obtain_an_academic_credential_assessment_for_general_purposes.canada

2.       Official Transcript
          Must include your name, student number, and program completion

3.       Course Reports
          An official report for each course successfully completed

4.      Include course hours and course description

5.      Practicum Report
         Include practicum hours, location and age of children

6.       Translations
          Any documents not in English must be officially translated

7.       Contact Information
          Include contact details for the post-secondary institution

Resources

On the Resources sidebar, you can find:

·         Guide for Internationally Trained Individuals

This resource provide step-by-step instructions for applicants with international credentials, assessment processing time, appeals and other documents.

 

Important Information

For detailed processing times and other instructions, please review the Guide for Internationally Trained Individuals

  • Upon review of your application, you may be required to complete orientation course(s)
    • Orientation courses are only offered in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • More information is available under the “Orientation Courses” tab on the AECENL website

 

Trainee Level Applicants

If your application qualifies for Child Care Centre – Trainee Level Certification,
you must provide proof of registration in an ECE program at a provincially recognized post-secondary institution before your certification can be issued.
 

Step‑by‑Step Guide on How to Apply

Step 1: Read the Guide
Check the Guide for Internationally Trained Individuals in the Resources section.

Step 2:  Download the Initial Application Form
Download the Initial Application Form.

Step 3: Complete the Form
Print clearly and complete all sections.

Step 4: Attach Required Documents
Include all required supporting documents of post-secondary education you listed on the application.

Step 5: Sign and Date
The initial application form must include a handwritten signature.  A typed electronic signature is not accepted.

Step 6: Submit Your Application
Email (Preferred)
registrar@aecenl.ca

  • Use the most current application form.
  • Submit PDF scans only (no photos).
  • Send one email with all attachments.
  • Subject line: Your Name – Initial Application
  • Keep a copy of your sent email.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your application is received.

Fax
709‑579‑0217
Toll‑free: 1‑877‑579‑0217

Mail
Association for Early Childhood Educators NL
P.O. Box 8657
St. John’s, NL A1B 3T1

Drop‑Off
AECENL Office
59 Pippy Place, Suite 2A
St. John’s, NL A1B 4N1

If you have any questions regarding the process of issuing your child care services certification, please contact AECENL Office of Child Care Services Certification at: registrar@aecenl.ca  or by phone: (709) 579-3004 

Recruitment and Retention Grant

 Individuals applying with an Initial Application Form may be eligible for the Recruitment and Retention Grant. To qualify, applicants must be awarded Level I to IV AECENL Child Care Services Certification (including those with a Trainee designation in combination with a level) and are working in a regulated child care setting. The Recruitment and Retention Grant Application must be submitted along with an Initial Child Care Services Certification Application, and no later than six months from the initial certification date. For more information and to access the Recruitment and Retention Grant Application Form, please visit the Bursary and Grant section of the AECENL website: https://aecenl.ca/index.php/bursariesgrants/ece-recruitment-and-retention-grant