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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education (2 Years)

Train as an early childhood educator. Learn child development, health, nutrition and safety, and plan activities for kindergartens and childcare centres. Gain skills to guide children. Recognised by ECDA for preschool teacher practice in Singapore.

ITE College Central
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELB4-A net aggregate
ITE College Central
V4220 - 34

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CH and applies to all colleges.

This course is conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Early Childhood Development.

Applicants have to pass a prescribed medical examination.

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Course details

Field of studyBusiness and Services
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
SubjectGrade
English Language1-6
Any 2 other subjects
    		1-7

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education graduates are employed by childcare centres and kindergartens. Some of the job titles held by our graduates include Beginning Early Years Educator, Educarer, Para-Educator and Assistant Preschool Teacher.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

    You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.