How to be a Certified Pre-school Teacher in Singapore?

How to be a preschool teacher , qualifications needed to be a preschool teacher.
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Teachers play a crucial role in the development of modern society. They impart knowledge, instill values, and inspire students to reach their full potential. The influence of a dedicated teacher extends far beyond the classroom, shaping the character and aspirations of their students for years to come. 

Qualifications

To qualify as a pre-school teacher in Singapore, you will need at least a Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) or Diploma in ECCE. You can either be an English Language Teacher (English as first language) or a Second Language Teacher (Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Non-Tamil Indian Language (NTIL).

If you are looking to create an impact in the education field , below are some training courses that you can apply for. 

Where to Obtain Certification for Preschool Teachers

Certificate in ECCE? Diploma in ECCE?
How to Obtain Through Private Private Training Agencies (PTAs) accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Through registered schools under the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)
Development Level Nursery,
Pre-Nursery and
Playgroup
(18 months – 4 years old)		 Kindergarten,
Nursery,
Pre-Nursery and
Playgroup
(18 months – 6 years old)

What do I need for Certification as Preschool Teaching

For Certificate in ECCE Diploma in ECCE
An English Language Teacher
  • 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 3 different subjects
  • At least a C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language 1
  • 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 5 different subjects
  • At least a B4 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language 1
As a Second Language Teacher
  • 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 3 different subjects
  • At least a C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level 2nd Language
  • 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 5 different subjects
  • At least a B4 in GCE ‘O’ Level 2nd Language
As a Foreign Language Teacher
  • 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 3 different subjects
  • At least a C6 equivalent in foreign language obtained in a national/state examination
  • 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits in 5 different subjects
  • At least a B4 equivalent in foreign language obtained in a national/state examination

Agencies Conducting Early Childhood Training Courses

National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)

Name of Campus NIEC Courses
NIEC (Ngee Ann Polytechnic)

535 Clementi Road
Singapore 589489

Website: www.niec.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]

 Pre-employment Education and Training (PET) courses

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE)
  • Diploma in Chinese Studies (Early Childhood Teaching)
  • Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education

Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses (Part-time)

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)
  • Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching [DECCE-T (Conversion)]
  • Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (Chinese) [DECCE-T (Conversion) (CL)]
  • Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL)
  • Certificate in Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teaching – Malay (CPMTL–M)
    Certificate in Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teaching – Tamil (CPMTL–T)
NIEC (Temasek Polytechnic)

21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

Website: www.niec.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]

 Pre-employment Education and Training (PET) courses

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE)

Continuing Education and Training (CET) course (Part-time)

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)
  • Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching [DECCE-T (Conversion)]
  • Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL)
NIEC (City Campus)

73 Bras Basah Road
#07-01 NTUC Trade Union House
Singapore 189556

Tel: 6332 0668

Website: www.niec.edu.sg
Email: [email protected]

 Continuing Education and Training (CET) course (Part-time)

  • Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)
  • Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Chinese) [ACEY (CL)]
  • Advanced Certificate in Early Years (with Exemptions) (ACEY with Exemptions)
  • Advanced Certificate in Early Years (with Exemptions) (Chinese) [ACEY (with Exemptions) (CL)]
  • Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (ACECCE)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (Chinese) [DECCE-T (CL)]
  • Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching [DECCE-T (Conversion)]
  • Certificate in Infant Care Practice (CICP)
  • Certificate in Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teaching – Chinese (CPMTL–C)

Private Training Agencies (PTAs)

Name of Agency Accredited Courses
Advent Links – SAUC Education Centre

41 Sims Drive, #01-277
Singapore 380041

Tel: 6254 9246

Website: www.alsauc.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (FECCE)
Asian International College

11 Eunos Road 8, #04-01
Lifelong Learning Institute
Singapore 408601

Tel: 6336 8335

Website: www.aic.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (Chinese) [HCIC (CL)]
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)
  • WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care &
    Education – Teaching (PDECCE-T)
  • WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care &
    Education – Teaching (Chinese) [PDECCE-T (CL)]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (FECCE)
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (Chinese) [FECCE (CL)]
KLC International Institute Pte Ltd

449 Yio Chu Kang Road,
Singapore 805946

Tel: 6337 8338

Website: https://klc.edu.sg/

Email: [email protected]
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (Chinese) [HCIC (CL)]
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Chinese) [ACEY
    (CL)]
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (ACECCE)
  • WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care &
    Education – Teaching (Conversion) [PDECCE-T (Conversion)]
  • WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care &
    Education – Teaching (PDECCE-T)
  • WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care &
    Education – Teaching (Chinese) [PDECCE-T (CL)]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (FECCE)
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care &
    Education (Chinese) [FECCE (CL)]
Association for Early Childhood
Educators, Singapore (AECES)Blk 18 Hougang Avenue 3, #01-159
Singapore 530018

Tel: 6281 4989

Website: www.aeces.org

Email: [email protected]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECCE)
MMI Academy

72 South Bridge Road #01-00
MMI Building
Singapore 058702

Tel: 6220 8200

Website: www.mmi-academy.com

Email: [email protected]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECCE)
Nanyang Institute of Management

6 Eu Tong Sen Street (The Central) #04-01
Singapore 059817

Tel: 6777 6996

Website: www.nanyang.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECCE)
 Raffles Skills Lab International Training Centre Pte
LtdBlk 70 Geylang Bahru #03-2719
Singapore 330070

Tel: 6392 5071

Website: www.rsi.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]
  • Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECCE)
SEED Institute

229 Mountbatten Road #02-42
Mountbatten Square
Singapore 398007

Tel: 9821 1830 (WhatsApp)

Website: www.seedinstitute.edu.sg

Email: [email protected]
  • WSQ Relief Staff Programme (RSP)

Information correct as of June 2024. For more details, please visit www.ecda.gov.sg.
 
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