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Last Updated: 12 Jan 2026

Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education (2 years)

In this course, you will understand the key theories of child development and apply them in the early childhood industry. You will also learn how to manage young children’s basic health and their nutritional and safety needs. In your quest to become an early childhood practitioner, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to plan and implement activities in kindergartens and childcare centres, and assist young children in their daily routines too!

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 pre-admission medical examination. To ensure the well-being and safety of children, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) also requires all pre-school staff to be certified medically fit to work with young children. View medical requirements.

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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 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.