Early Childhood Educator Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
If you hold valid certification as an ECE in another Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible to transfer it to B.C. based on your current certification, with the ECE Registry verifying your status with the other regulatory body. Source
“If you hold valid certification (registration) as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in another Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible to transfer it to B.C.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...
Both provinces
| Licensed in New Brunswick | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development | Early Childhood Educator Registry |
| Guide | Early childhood educator in New Brunswick | Early childhood educator in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Determine your certificate type
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“Find out what type of certificate you may be eligible for in B.C. by reviewing the certification levels from province to province chart.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...Review your current certification
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“The ECE Registry will contact the regulatory body you hold certification with to verify the status of your current certification”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...Obtain a character reference
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“Your character reference must be someone who: Can speak to your character and has known you for at least 6 months”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...Confirm your work experience
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“If you are applying for an ECE Five Year Certificate, you must show you have completed the required 500 hours of supervised work experience.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...Complete and submit your application
Source
“Use the My ECE Registry digital platform to apply”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Early Childhood Educator Registry
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