Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, which lies within the shared territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, Musqueam, Qayqayt, Squamish, and Sto’:lo Nations. As a team, we work together to ensure our curriculum reflects First Peoples Principles of Learning.

About Us

 

Kirpaul Kaur

Kirpaul Kaur

Senior Education Administrator

Kirpaul recently retired after a distinguished 30-year career with the SD 36 Surrey school district, where she made significant contributions as a teacher, vice principal, and ultimately, as a principal at Fraser Wood Elementary in the Fraser Heights area. Her career was marked by a deep commitment to working collaboratively with families and school teams to address the unique needs of each child, creating a nurturing and supportive educational environment.

Kirpaul's academic background is robust, with a Bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate, an ESL certificate, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum Design. Her dedication to continuous learning is further demonstrated by her participation in numerous educational conferences covering a broad range of topics.

Outside of her professional life, Kirpaul enjoys practicing yoga, walking, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Lola. Her passion for supporting students and helping them achieve their educational goals remains a driving force in her life.

Jas Bains

Jas Bains

Director of Instruction

With over 15 years of dedicated teaching experience, Jas brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for education to her role. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in History and Education and a Master’s in Education degree, she combines academic expertise with a profound understanding of diverse learning needs.

Jas has spent her career in one of British Columbia's largest school districts, where she has excelled as both a classroom teacher and a resource teacher. Her experience includes working closely with vulnerable students, providing tailored support to help them thrive academically and personally.

Outside of the classroom, Jas enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She’s always eager for new adventures and embracing opportunities to explore and learn outside of her professional life.

 

Instructors

CCBC Instructors are dedicated to fostering a safe and effective learning environment where students can achieve their full potential. Bringing a wealth of expertise and knowledge to their teaching, CCBC Instructors are committed to empowering students by addressing their unique needs and providing practical support. Their approach ensures that every student benefits from a holistic educational experience, preparing them for success both in and out of the classroom.

 

Kirpaul Kaur

Instructor

Jas Bains

Instructor

Suki Deol

Instructor

Michelle Howe

Instructor

 

Practicum Facilitators

With over 30 years of combined experience as Learning Support teachers, CCBC Practicum Facilitators bring extensive experience to their role. Specializing in supporting K-12 students, they are adept at addressing a diverse range of social, emotional, and learning needs.
Their background equips them with the skills to guide practicum students through their practical learning experiences as education assistants. By leveraging their deep understanding of the educational landscape, our facilitators ensure that practicum students receive comprehensive support and valuable insights to enhance their professional development.

 

Amar Pandher

Practicum Facilitators

Gillian Coyne

Practicum Facilitators

Suman Mander

Practicum Facilitators

 

 

 

Testimonials

M. Stanley

Kamloops

I struggle with a very strong anxiety and have always crumbled under any feeling of pressure which makes test taking near impossible for me. Even when I know the content, as soon as it is an exam, I lose my ability to preform in what I truly know. By having this program an Assignment and Project based form of showing knowledge is not only much more motivating, but it has really worked with how I learn. I am so impressed by the entire EA program Coastal College offers and will highly recommend it to anyone interested in becoming an EA.

S.Verjee

Burnaby

This program was amazing. The course work is very relevant to what you will be doing in the practicum and overall easy to complete. The instructors are very helpful and accommodating in terms of assignments and projects. When completing my practicum the instructor was very supportive about my concerns and provided great feedback during my evaluation as well. I was able to get a job immediately after i finished the program. I would highly recommend Coastal College.

H. Yamamoto

I started my Education Assistant Course at CCBC in January, 2019. Prior to registering, I did quite a bit of research on different schools that offered this program. At that time, I was working full time and needed a program that was 100% online. CCBC was unique that I did not have to physically attend any sessions. I had prior experience in studying online, so I felt confident that this will work for me. All questions that I had were answered by the administration staff. I feel that the course is very well laid out to reach the learning outcomes for each subject. The assignment questions pushes me to have a deeper understanding on each topic. Each assignment requires the student to conduct a search for information on the internet. Thus the finished assignment Is a wealth of information and websites that I can come back to further pursue learning about the topic. The instructors are very quick to respond to questions and assignments. I do feel that online courses are not for everyone, but if you are a mature student, motivated to learn and ask questions, CCBC can provide a great learning experience to prepare you for the job.

V. Merwin

Campbell River

Coastal College of British Columbia Education Assistant program ensures their students are adequately prepared for workplace expectations in any district across British Columbia. The course work is relevant to the job, and the assignments are clearly laid out and encourage deeper thinking regarding the subject matter. With a focus on current classroom needs and composition, strategies to support students, and roles and responsibilities of Education Assistants, I felt exceptionally prepared to accept a position within a school district. The instructors are quick to mark assignments and provide helpful feedback that opens a dialogue for reflection of the course work. I felt fully supported while doing my practicum and appreciated the flexibility from instructors with the course timelines.

G. Desveaux

Sooke

Everything was wonderful, I managed to get a job the day after my practicum at the school I wanted. So I couldn't be happier.

D. Wicklund

Maple Ridge

I have been wanting to do this course for years but never had the time to attend class time as I had to work full time. Having this course online may it totally possible for me to do. The course was very informative and very enjoyable. I learned a lot and have to say I am actually sad it is done.I am very glad I took this course and I received an A.

E. Koutorjevskaia

Coquitlam

A very solid, well thought out and organized course providing theoretical and practical skills in one of the most demanded positions in the school educational system. Convenient and accessible for working and busy people.

L Lindstrom

I’m a busy wife and mom of three kids and the best way for me to take Education Assistant course is to do it online. It was really wonderful and inspiring to hear positive comments and feedback from all my instructors. All the comments inspire me to keep going to enhance my skills and on working my way to reach my goal to become a successful Education Assistant. I was so blessed and thankful that I was hired right away as soon as I finished my practicum. Now, I’m a permanent employee of one of the independent School in Victoria. To all my instructors and staff of Coastal College of BC, thank you and God Bless!

T Meikle

A great combination of assignment based learning with a in school long practicum at the end. Even with many years of experience prior to this program, I learnt more information and strategies to use in a positive learning environment for children. I found employment right away with a school district. An excellent program that suits people who are working during the day as well! Coastal College of BC was the first school that I found that offered an online program for Educational Assistant. I loved that I could complete my schoolwork from home, the instructors would respond in reasonable time to help. The program prepared me for my practicum and work field. I was able to get a job right away after completing the program. I would highly recommend Coastal College of BC! It took me 45 years to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. Luckily when I did I found Coastal College and their EA program game me the education and tools to answer my calling. Being able to work trough the course at my own pace made things extremely easy.Love my job – Thank you Coastal College!

A. Surat

I wanted to do this course for years, but I never had the time to go to college in person because I couldn’t drive, and I am a full-time mom for my little one. Having this course online is completely possible for me to do. The course was very enlightening and pleasurable. I learned a lot. I am very glad I took this course, and I received an A every time for all my assignments, and I had done my ECEA program too from same college and the instructors are really amazing, they respond very quickly through emails. I highly recommend to everyone about this college because it is very affordable.

D. Shenouda

Surrey

Teachers monitor student feedback to ensure that the student have perfect understanding of the subject. Students are encouraged to present their ideas, comments and questions to their instructors. Teachers help the students broaden their scope of understanding by searching websites and listen to TD talk on different students special need subjects.

N. Raman

Burnaby

I completed ECEA 300 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition course at Coastal College of BC and upon completion got my Certification of ECEA. The learning process was very interesting and smooth. I got information about safety in the classroom, first aid, communication with children and much more. This course helped me to be more productive in my workplace. My instructor is an amazing teacher. I liked working with her and I wish CCBC all the best.

G. M Guzzo

Vancouver

Again, I want to thank you for all your wonderful and encouraging comments. I am completely grateful! I am looking forward to my new career and being with these wonderful young children, who also inspire me every day of my life.

Q. Feng

Langley

I had been working with kids in my country-of-origin, being in the ECEA 300 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition program helped me learn even more things that will help me be a better ECEA. This is an online course. I was able to learn at my pace on my schedule. There was a reasonable course price. Shortly after the program, I received an offer from a daycare

S. Dredge

Surrey

It was my first day working at Surrey School District today, but can’t go off without telling you first how helpful you both were while I was at school. You taught me so much that I’ll use in the future. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

O. Fedjko

Langley

I enjoyed being an EA student of the Coastal College of BC. This is my third college in Canada. Even though this is an online program, the support of instructors was ongoing, the courses outlines and content were detailed and clear. Not to mention, I did my homework in the comfort of my own home and at my own pace. I highly recommend the program.

C Goncalves

Thanks to everyone at Coastal College of British Columbia, I have met my goal of being hired into my local school district as an Education Assistant within two months of graduation.

L Romak

I worked through the courses at my own pace with support from wonderful, engaged instructors and began working right away in the school where I completed my practicum. I would highly recommend Coastal College of BC.

S.S

“Thanks so much Team CCBC, the best place to learn virtually with the updated, informative course work and the wonderful coaches to be with during the program. Come learn at CCBC, where quality education and satisfaction matters. High Fives Team CCBC.”

C McGregor

I strongly recommend the Educational Assistant program at Coastal College of BC. Not only is it affordable, the Instructors put in a lot of time and effort to deliver a top-notch, up-to-date program. I can’t say enough about the College and more specifically my main Instructor, Jas. Jas was absolutely amazing and very responsive to emails, questions, and assignments. She provided very real and effective feedback as well as put me at ease if I was stressing about an assignment! The whole process was very smooth. From registering, to payments, to obtaining the textbooks, to assignments, to the practicum placement, and completion of the course. I am so impressed with how smoothly everything went! I am very thankful and grateful for Jas and everyone at the College! The program and practicum prepared me for a very challenging and rewarding career!!

C Goncalves

As with many folks early in 2020, life threw me a huge hurdle when the world shut down. I chose to detour and decided it was time to go back to school.  With my schedule and past experiences, the Education Assistant Program through Coastal College of BC was a perfect fit!  The instructors were amazing and responded very quickly if I had questions.  The course work was relevant and well supported by the resources supplied.  The practicum that was arranged for me was amazing and my practicum coordinator was very supportive when I had questions transferring the book work to real life application. Thanks to everyone at Coastal College of British Columbia, I have met my goal of being hired into my local school district as an Education Assistant within two months of graduation.

W. Nelson

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend CCBC and gain my EA Certification. I am working as a full-time EA in my home area and was employed within a few days of graduating. I am very much enjoying work and my education from CCBC prepared me well for the position.

A. Dial

A great combination of assignment-based learning with a in school long practicum at the end. Even with many years of experience prior to this program, I learnt more information and strategies to use in a positive learning environment for children. I found employment right away with a school district. An excellent program that suits people who are working during the day as well!

L. Tong

I finished my education assistant program in February 2021. I am currently working at Vancouver School Board as an Education Assistant. This is a very flexible program that can fit my work schedule when I started. I learned a great deal about assisting kids with special needs. And the instructors are very helpful with my studies.

L Romak

I worked through the courses at my own pace with support from wonderful, engaged instructors and began working right away in the school where I completed my practicum. I would highly recommend Coastal College of BC.

S. Sharma

Thanks so much Team CCBC, the best place to learn virtually with the updated, informative course work and the wonderful coaches to be with during the program. Come learn at CCBC, where quality education and satisfaction matters. High Fives Team CCBC.

C. Heppner

Coastal College of BC was the first school that I found that offered an online program for Educational Assistant. I loved that I could complete my schoolwork from home, the instructors would respond in reasonable time to help.  The program prepared me for my practicum and work field.  I was able to get a job right away after completing the program. I would highly recommend Coastal College of BC!

T. Meikle

It took me 45 years to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. Luckily when I did, I found Coastal College and their EA program game me the education and tools to answer my calling.  Being able to work trough the course at my own pace made things extremely easy. Love my job – Thank you Coastal College!

L. Sousa

I highly recommend the Educational Assistant course at Coastal College! The instructors are incredibly supportive, the course layout is clear and highly organized, and the structure is very flexible. As a full-time employee and mother of two, an online course made it possible for me!

L. Tong

I  finished my education assistant program in February 2021. I am currently working at Vancouver School Board as an Education Assistant. This is a very flexible program that can fit my work schedule when I started. I learned a great deal about assisting kids with special needs. And the instructors are very helpful with my studies.

A. Surat

I wanted to do this course for years, but I never had the time to go to college in person because I couldn’t drive, and I am a full-time mom for my little one. Having this course online is completely possible for me to do. The course was very enlightening and pleasurable. I learned a lot. I am very glad I took this course, and I received an A every time for all my assignments, and I had done my ECEA program too from same college and the instructors are really amazing, they respond very quickly through emails. I highly recommend to everyone about this college because it is very affordable.

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