The College of Early Childhood Educators’ website section titled “Applicants for a Certificate of Registration: Document Requirement Change, section (d), states that as of February 14, 2011:
d) an applicant who has received a recognition of equivalency certificate or a letter of equivalency certificate issued by the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) or the Association francophone à l'éducation des services à l'enfance de l'Ontario (AFÉSEO) must provide to the College an original letter on letterhead of AECEO or AFÉSEO, signed by a senior official of the AECEO or AFÉSEO. The letter must confirm the issuance of a recognition of equivalency certificate or letter of equivalency certificate to the applicant, the date on which the applicant applied to AECEO or AFÉSEO for the certificate and the date on which the certificate was issued.

If you have received a Letter of Equivalency Certificate or a Recognition of Equivalency Certificate from the AECEO and have not yet registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, please contact the AECEO at inquiries@aeceo.ca or at 416-487-3157, ext. 31 to request the AECEO Verification Letter as mentioned above.

Are you an Internationally Trained Early Childhood Educator (ECE) or a kindergarten/elementary teacher with a pedagogical focus wanting to work as an ECE in Ontario?

We can assist you.

The Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, which established the College of Early Childhood Educators, requires all individuals who use the professional title of “Early Childhood Educator” or “Registered Early Childhood Educator”, and work within the scope of practice defined in the Act, to become registered members of the College of Early Childhood Educators.

The AECEO and L’AFESEO Letter of Equivalency Certificates are recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators as meeting the educational qualification component of the application process for membership in the College.

This Bridging Program for Internationally Trained ECEs will provide eligible applicants with the upgrading and experience to be recognized to work in Ontario. The program acknowledges your skills and international education. It is also designed to integrate your skills with Ontario standards as required for recognition by the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO). Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an AECEO Letter of Equivalency Certificate.

Program Features:

* Recognition of International ECE training
* Personal one-on-one assessment
* Language support
* Learn job search skills
* Upon completion of the program employment opportunities

Access to Information:

A personal Intake Coordinator will provide easy to understand information about gaining credentials needed to work in the ECE field in Ontario, Canada. The program integrates a range of educational programming and activities such as bridging courses and training. It will provide a communication and outreach office as a central source of information.

Personal Support:

* Trained consultants provide personal support and assistance
* Upgrading Language Skills
* Upgrading ECE skills in the Canadian context
* ECE College faculty offer course work
* Providing a mentor
* Guiding applicants through the AECEO Equivalency process

Information

Poster

Informative Flyer

Handbook

AECEO Equivalency Information and Application Guide

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