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Diploma in Early Childhood Education
About
Early childhood educators were recognised on Malaysia’s Critical Occupations List 2018/2019, and since 2020, a Diploma in early childhood has become the minimum requirement for individuals aspiring to work in kindergartens (tadikas) across the country. This highlights the growing need for professionally qualified individuals who can nurture young lives during the most formative years. Therefore, this program is thoughtfully designed by a team of seasoned experts who previously delivered the highly respected Montessori Diploma under the Montessori Centre International UK, as well as degree programmes from Australia and the UK in early childhood education. The diploma undergoes regular reviews to align with current industry demands.
From the first semester, students are immersed in real-world early childhood environments where coursework and assignments are structured to help them demonstrate their evolving skills and competencies in delivering impactful early learning experiences. Graduates from SEGi College are in demand not only in Malaysia but also in countries like Singapore and China. The diploma also offers a pathway to enter directly into Year 2 of a degree in early childhood education. Graduates can pursue rewarding careers in a variety of early childhood-related fields, such as teaching, managing or owning a childcare centre or nursery, pre-school consultancy, or working within international school settings.
Key facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | B$ 7,972 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | B$ 13,192 |
Subjects
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Early Childhood Edu
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 7,912 | B$ 7,912 |
| Miscellaneous fees | B$ 60 | B$ 5,279 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 7,972 | B$ 13,192 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 2,657 | B$ 4,397 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of these:
- SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits
- UEC with 3 credits
- Related SKM Level 3
- Related Certificate or equivalent
- MQA-APEL T4
Curriculum
Year 1:
- Understanding the Child’s Growth & Development
- Effective Learning Spaces for Young Children
- Play & Learning for Young Children
- Physical Education & Health Care for Young Children
- Academic English
- Inclusion in Early Childhood
- Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood
- Curriculum Planning & Development for Young Children
- Creativity for Young Children
- Applied Digital Skills
- Malaysia Studies 2 (Local students)
- Elective 1
- Safety & Well-being for Young Children
- Global Citizenship for Young Children
Year 2:
- Classroom and Behaviour Management
- Language & Literacy for Young Children
- Mathematics for Young Children
- Growth Mindset/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Science & Technology for Young Children
- Spiritual & Moral Values for Young Children
- Practicum 1
- Elective 2: An Introduction to Montessori Pedagogy
- Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia (NEW)
- Programme Planning and Development in Early Childhood
- Administration and Management in Early Childhood
- Partnering with Families and Community
Year 3:
- Professionalism in Early Childhood
- Co-curriculum management
- Practicum 2