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Early Childhood Development & Education
Recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), this course aims to equip students with the practical skillset and necessary knowledge to pursue a career in early childhood.
Applicants must pass a pre-admission medical examination and be certified medically fit to ensure the well-being and safety of children. View medical requirements.
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Applicants who are keen to be preschool educators to teach kindergarten levels after graduation must score at least B4 in their O-Level English Language or an English Language Acceptable Alternative (ELAA). Applicants who do not meet this requirement must do so within 2 years of their registration as preschool teachers.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
To be eligible for selection, you must have also sat for Additional Mathematics or Mathematics.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type | 1-6 |
Course modules
- Child Development 1 and 2
- The Early Years : Theory to Practice
- Mentoring Programme 1.2
- Practicum 1
- Academic Writing & Presentation
- Career & Professional Preparation 1
- Motor Skills Development
- Health & Wellness
- Language & Literacy
- Professional Communication I
- Aesthetics & Creative Expression
- IT Applications
- Professional Communication II
- Working with the Exceptional Child
- Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- Early Numeracy
- Discovery of the World
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- The Preschool Years: Theory to Practice
- Infant & Toddler Learning Environment
- Mentoring Programme 2.1
- Mentoring Programme 2.2
- Practicum 2
- The Reflective Practitioner in Practice
- IS (Interdisciplinary) Module
- Professional Communication III
- Mentoring Programme 3
Elective modules
- Assessment of Young Children
- Capstone Project
- Childhood Disorders & Disabilities
- Children's Literature
- Early Intervention & Teaching Approaches
- Drama for Pre-school Education
- 2D & 3D Art (TP Cross Campus Elective)
- Book Illustration & Design for Children (TP Cross Campus Elective)
Modules for Early Intervention (EI) track
- Assessment of Young Children
- Childhood Disorders & Disabilities
- Early Intervention & Teaching Approaches
Modules for Mother Tongue Language Teaching - Chinese track
- Chinese Grammar for Effective Communication
- Chinese Language & Literacy
- Teaching Chinese through the Arts
Modules for Mother Tongue Language Teaching - Tamil track
- Tamil Grammar for Effective Communication
- Tamil Language & Literacy
- Teaching Tamil through the Arts
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Preschool educator
- Early Intervention Educator
- Learning Support Educator
- Early Childhood Curriculum specialist
- Other careers in children-related fields
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.