Diploma in Early Childhood Education

OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a comprehensive professional program purposefully engineered to nurture high-potential educators through evidence-based knowledge and contemporary instructional innovation. The curriculum delivers an advanced, multidisciplinary approach to early childhood development, combining deep pedagogical theories with progressive curriculum planning and strict child-safety frameworks. Immersed in comprehensive professional practices and reflective field placements, graduates develop the critical teaching acumen, emotional intelligence, and leadership capabilities required to design impactful learning environments and lead teams in the global early childhood education sector.

• Child Growth and Development
• Guiding Young Children
• Language, Communication and Literacy
• ICT in Early Childhood
• Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Early Learning and Environment
• Early Mathematics
• Early Science
• Creative Arts
• Curriculum Planning and Development
• Pedagogy Teaching in ECE
• Observation and Assessment
• Spiritual and Moral Education
• Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
• Special Needs in Early Childhood
• Partnering With Families
• Partnering With Community
• Play and Learning
• Social Studies
• Administration and Management
• Programme Planning and Development
• Professional Practice (TASKA)
• Professional Practice (TADIKA)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

LOCAL STUDENT

• Possesses SPM/O Level with at least credit in THREE subjects; OR
• UEC – 3B’S OR
• Possesses SKM Level 3 in the related field; OR
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject; OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. OR

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

• Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B1).
• Fulfil International Qualification Equivalency for International Students to Enter Higher Learning Institutions.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B1).
Fulfil International Qualification Equivalency for International Students to Enter Higher Learning Institutions.

Graduates of the Diploma in Early Childhood Education program at YES International College can pursue several career paths, including:

• Preschool Educator
• Childcare Provider
• Teaching Assistant
• Early Childhood Programme Assistant

They can also choose to further their studies by pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields.

MAY 2023