Get the hands-on training you need to make a difference in the lives of children. Education Assistants provide support for youth across the education system, including early childhood, elementary, or secondary schools. You may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $4,000 if you start before June 30, 2026.*
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Our Education Assistant Program is Recognized in BC
Get accelerated career training through our market-driven programs, many of which can be completed in just over a year or less!
This program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills regulates private training institutions in British Columbia.
For more than 50 years, we've watched our graduates embark on careers rich in opportunity.
Why CDI College?
Hands-On Experience
Over 220 Hours of Practical Experience Included.
Receive Certifications
Earn Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) & more.
Graduate Sooner
You can complete the program in 43 weeks.
In-Demand Career
Join a growing field with high demand for Education Assistant.
Over 220 Hours of Practical Experience Included
Four Additional Industry Certifications
Add to your professional credentials. Earn your Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ and AED, plus WHMIS certifications - all during the course of this program.
Education Assistants Make a Median Wage of $29.50/hr in BC.*
*jobbank.gc.ca, 2026.
Join Our Successful Graduates
Discover why our graduates rave about the hands-on training at CDI College!
Over 220 Hours of Practical Experience Included
Career Opportunities
- Education Assistant in Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Early Childhood Education Settings
- Community Care and Youth Centres
- Recreation Programs
- Home/Community Support
- Group Homes
- Family Service Centres
My instructor is always available and she is totally devoted to her job. I had a warm welcome when I started and I was able to integrate well. The staff is dedicated and thoughtful. For all these reasons, I am proud to be a graduate of CDI College.
Marylou T.
Teaching Education Graduate
The program at CDI College is great. We are lucky to welcome children in our classrooms. We are involved in different school events and we are able to create activities for children.
Valerie T.
Teaching Education Graduate