Provincial Certification for Quebec
Certificate Issued By: Ministère de la Famille et des Aînés
Contact Info: 1-888-643-4721
| Certificate Level | Pacific Rim ECI Academic Training Required for Certification | Other Requirements for Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Attestationd'études collégiales (AEC) |
Basic Early Childhood Educator Certificate |
None known. Check with provincial licensing officials for most current information. |
| Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) | ECE Diploma (All 3 Certificates) | None known. Check with provincial licensing officials for most current information. |
Two-year ECE programs of at least 1,800 hours are deemed equivalent to a DEC. Individuals must have a secondary school diploma earned in another province of Canada because, outside Québec, high school education is one year longer than in Québec.
One-year ECE certificate programs between 750 and 1,800 hours are deemed equivalent to an attestation of college studies (ACS) or a university certificate in Québec. No equivalency is granted for graduates of other early childhood programs comprising less than 750 hours of training.
Individuals must present a copy of their diploma and official transcript to the child care licensee.
For the most the current information, please visit the Canadian Guide to ECE Credentialing in Quebec.