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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2.5 years
- 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 (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
- Check entry requirements and intake on the programme page. Apply online through the official international admissions page. Submit academic transcripts
- 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 year | RM8,640 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM1,500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Early Childhood Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 100 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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
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April 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.5 years.
Tuition is RM8,640 MYR per year. The application fee is RM1,500 MYR. The deposit is RM1,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM21,600 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5 - 5.0, TOEFL iBT 33 - 40.

