Education Assistant
Join the Education Assistant (EA) Program at Apex Community College in Surrey, BC. Gain skills for K-12 schools through career-focused Education Assistant training.
- Updated on: November 6, 2025
Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 480 Hours | 24 Weeks
- Homework Hours: 50 Hours
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Total Tuition Fee: $1,750
Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $400
Materials Fees $400 - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined
☰ Program Description
The Education Assistant (EA) Program at Apex Community College is designed and developed to provide an introduction to child growth and development, an overview of child education development and the practical skills needed to assist in K-12 classrooms across British Columbia (BC). This career-focused Education Assistant training program prepares learners with the knowledge and foundational skills required to support teachers and students in diverse educational environments.
Learners in this program will be able to work in both elementary and secondary schools in a variety of settings, including regular classrooms, resource rooms, work experience sites and life-skills training. Graduates are prepared for Education Assistant careers in BC schools, supporting student learning, classroom inclusion and educational success. Education assistants often start on-call in the school districts and then apply to both full and part-time positions.
✓ Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Education Assistant (EA) Program at Apex Community College must meet the following admission requirements:
- Mature student status
- High school graduate
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following English language proficiency admission requirements:
- English proficiency interview
- Grade 10 English with a C or higher
◉ Learning Objectives
The Education Assistant (EA) Program at Apex Community College is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills and practical competencies required to support learning in K-12 classrooms across British Columbia (BC).
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Learning objectives begin with an action verb and describe something observable or measurable. State the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that the student will gain through your program.
e.g. At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and practical competencies in child growth and development, identify diverse student learning needs, apply appropriate classroom support strategies, communicate effectively with teachers and students and support inclusive learning environments in K-12 educational settings.
🗹 Additional Information
Method(s) of Evaluation*
Students will be evaluated through a combination of assessments, including:
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Midterm Exam
- Final Exam
- Classroom Participation
Assessments are designed to measure student’s understanding, progress, and ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the program.
Completion Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum overall grade of 70% or higher to successfully complete the program.
Delivery Method(s)
The program is delivered through the following methods:
In-Class Instruction:
100% of instructional hours are delivered in a classroom or learning environment where instructors and students share the same physical space. Students participate in face-to-face instruction, discussions, and practical learning activities.
Distance Education:
100% of instructional hours, excluding work experience hours (if applicable), are delivered remotely from a B.C. location through online learning platforms.
Online Learning Format (if applicable):
Online instruction is delivered through synchronous learning , where students attend virtual classes in real time with instructors and classmates.