Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than RRC Polytech; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.

Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program’s admission requirements.

However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.

This program requires completion of an assessment.  We strongly advise you complete the assessment before applying to ensure you meet this program’s required levels. If you choose to complete the assessment after applying and do not achieve the required levels, your application will be cancelled without refund. See Regular Admission Requirement 2 for more information.

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12
   • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of:
     • Grade 12 English
   • If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
   • If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See Regular Admission Requirement 2 for more information.
     and
2. English Language Assessment or Academic Communication Assessment
   • ALL applicants must complete either an English Language Assessment or the Academic Communication AssessmentWe strongly advise you complete the assessment before submitting your application to ensure you meet required levelsAssessment results must be dated no more than two years prior to your application dateBefore applying, determine which assessment is appropriate for your situation by answering this question: 
     Have I successfully completed three years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an English language requirement (ELR) exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
     • If YES:
       • Before applying, register for and successfully complete the Academic Communication Assessment. After applying, submit your transcripts* for review
         or
       If NO:
       • Before applying, successfully complete one of this program’s approved English language assessments (ELA) at the required levels. After applying, submit your ELA results. Once we confirm you meet this program’s English language requirements, we will request submission of your transcripts* for review.
         or
       If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school:
       • Before applying, register for and successfully complete the Academic Communication Assessment. After applying, submit your transcripts* for review
     * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
     and
3. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
   • Submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
     and
4. Current Employment
   • Submit a completed Employment Confirmation form(s) confirming:
     • You are currently employed in a licensed early learning and childcare centre (infant, preschool, or school age), a licensed family childcare home, or an approved alternate.
     • You have worked the equivalent of a minimum of 6months full-time in a licensed early learning and childcare centre (infant, preschool, or school age), a licensed family childcare home, or an approved alternate. A minimum of 24 weeks must have been completed by July 15 for the August program start date, or November 15 for January program start date. 
   • If you operate a licensed family childcare home, confirmation of a current license is required. Your Province of Manitoba Child Care Coordinator may complete the Employer/Supervisor Information section of the Employment Confirmation form confirming:
     • You have a current license to operate
     • The effective date of your initial license

Louis Riel and Seven Oaks School Divisions – High School Early Childhood Education (HSECE) Programs
If you have successfully completed a HSECE program in the Louis Riel or Seven Oaks School Division, you are eligible for entry into Term 2 of this program. To qualify, you must meet the following admission requirements within 15 days of applying to RRC:

• Submission of transcripts of your complete academic history indicating:
  • Successful completion of the HSECE program within the past 5 years
  • Minimum average grade of 65% in the HSECE program
  • Successful completion of the in the HSECE program practicum placement according to the ECE Practical Skills Assessment (PSA)
  • Successful completion of RRC’s Academic Communication Assessment or an approved English Language Assessment (Regular Admission Requirement 2 above)
• Submission of an Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form (Regular Admission Requirement 3 above)
• Meet current employment requirements and submission of a completed Employment Confirmation Form (Regular Admission Requirement 4 above)

University of Winnipeg (U of W) – Developmental Studies (DS) Courses
You may be eligible for transfer credit if you successfully completed DS courses at the U of W.  Transfer credit will be determined by RRC’s ECE program.

Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

1. Academic Requirement
   • High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:
     • One credit of Grade 12 English
     • If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.
       and
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirements 2 through 4

Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.

• Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
  • This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
    • Criminal Record Check (CRC)
    • Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
  • If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
  • If you are listed on the Provincial Child Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
  • For details on this program’s requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration Form
  • These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
  • For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
  • Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all RRC Polytech programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all RRC Polytech students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to computer requirements page for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual’s prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit the RPL webpage.