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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College
- San Bruno, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)
Curriculum
- Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation
- Guiding and caring
- Health and nutrition
- Infant-toddler care
- Working with families
- Inclusive practice and administration
- Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
- 500 USD (plus 5
- 000 USD for a first dependant and 2
- 500 USD for each additional).
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript; age 16+
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
- Visa Copy
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,584 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Skyline College (San Bruno) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Society & Education |
| Department | Education/Child Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,584 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,285 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 56, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.

