Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Taylor's College

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM37,394

Course Highlights

  • Experience first-hand the world of early childhood education to gain hands-on knowledge in a real-world professional setting
  • Engage in experiences that are relevant to real-life scenarios which will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills in meaningful ways after graduation
  • Explore and learn by doing at Taylor's Centre for Childhood Development and Innovation, a multifunctional centre equipped with caring facilities such as changing tables and life-size baby dolls
  • Grow with the support of Taylor’sphere, a well-balanced ecosystem and community that nurtures your intellect, craft and practical wisdom

Course Structure

Core

  • Academic English
  • Growth and Development of Young Children
  • Language and Literacy
  • Mathematics for Young Children
  • Foundation for Expressive and Creative Arts
  • Social-Emotional Competence in Early Childhood
  • Science for Young Children
  • Learning through Movement and Play
  • Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
  • Moral and Spiritual Education for Young Children

Compulsory

  • MPU 1
  • MPU 2
  • MPU 3
  • MPU 4

Core

  • Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood
  • Planning and Developing the Early Childhood Curriculum
  • Safety, Health and Nutrition of Young Children
  • ICT and Multimedia
  • Special Needs Education
  • Practicum: Childcare Centre (Taska)
  • Practicum: Preschool/ Kindergarten

[Year 2.5 Modules]
Core

  • Observation and Assessment of Young Children (WBL)
  • Administration and Management of Early Childhood Centres (WBL)
  • Building Partnership with Families and Communities (WBL)
  • Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills (WBL)

Entry Requirements

  • SPM/O Level: Pass with minimum of 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum of 3Bs
  • STPM: Minimum C with CGPA 2.00 in any subject
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with minimum of 3Bs

Other Qualifications 

  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • A pass in SKM Level 3 in Early Child Care/ Preschool and pass SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject
  • A certification in Early Childhood Education or any equivalent certificate in any field or equivalent

Note: Students continuing to bachelor’s degree programmes at Taylor’s University are required to meet the respective programmes’ entry requirements

  • SPM English: Pass
  • IELTS: Overall Band 4.0
  • TOEFL: iBT 31
  • MUET: Band 2
  • UEC: C8
  • Taylor's EET: Overall Score 4.0
  • Taylor's IEN: Level 1- Grade B or Level 2- Grade C
  • Completed High School (Year 11) that was conducted in English

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM37,394

Total payable amount

RM38,044

Other savings

Up to RM5,000

  • Bursary

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