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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Methodist College Kuala Lumpur campus

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 (0 year): no
  • 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

  • SPM or O-Level/IGCSE with at least 3 credits (subject prerequisites for Computer Science
  • IT and Financial Technology)
  • UEC at least 3 Bs
  • STPM Grade C
  • Other MOHE-recognised qualifications case by case. Grade guidance from source: SPM or O-Level/IGCSE: minimum 3 credits (Mathematics for Computer Science and IT
  • Mathematics and English pass for Financial Technology
  • Any subjects otherwise)
  • UEC minimum 3 Bs
  • STPM minimum Grade C.

Accepted academic background

SPM, O-Level/IGCSE, UEC, STPM or other qualification recognised by MOHE (case by case).

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5 - 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 33 - 40

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and intake on the programme page. Apply online through the official international admissions page. Submit academic transcripts
  2. English evidence and passport. Receive the offer and pay the admission deposit. Apply for the Malaysian student pass with the college's support.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM8,640 MYR
Application feeRM1,500 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusKuala Lumpur
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education
DepartmentEarly Childhood Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value100
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Feb 2026

    Closed
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    April 2027

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    August 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.5 years.