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).
Where to Obtain Certification for Preschool Teachers
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How to Obtain | Through Professional Training Agencies (PTAs) accredited by Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). | Through local polytechnics and Professional Training Agencies (PTAs) accredited by Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). |
Who can I teach? | Nursery, Pre-Nursery and Playgroup (18 mths – 4 Years Old) | Kindergarten, Nursery, Pre-Nursery and Playgroup (18 mths – 6 Years Old) |
What do I need for Certification as Preschool Teaching
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*C6+HSK Requirements are for CL Teachers only. A pass at HSK Level 6 for written test with minimum score of 60 in each of the 3 components AND a pass at HSK Advanced level for the oral test.
Post-Secondary Education Institutions (PSEIs)
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic 535 Clementi Road Singapore 589489Tel : 6460 8577 Fax : 6467 6502 Website : www.np.edu.sg Email: sch-hms@np.edu.sg |
Professional Education and Training (PET) courses
Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses (Part-time)
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Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road Tel: 6772 1288 |
Continuing Education and Training (CET) course (Part-time)
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Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Ave 1 Tel : 6780 6565 |
Professional Education and Training (PET) courses
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Institute of Technical Education
ITE College Central Tel : 1800 – 225 5483 |
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Private Training Agencies (PTAs)
Name of Agency | Accredited Courses |
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Advent Links – SAUC Education Centre
299 Thomson Road Tel : 6254 9246 |
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Asian International College
11, Eunos Road 8, #04-01 Tel : 63368335 |
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KLC International Institute Pte Ltd
587 Upper Serangoon Road, Tel : 6858 9601 |
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SEED Institute
73 Bras Basah Road Tel : 6332 0668 |
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Association for Early Childhood Educators, Singapore
Blk 18 #01-159, Hougang Avenue 3 Tel: 62814989 |
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MMI Academy
MMI Building Tel: (65) 6220 8200 |
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Nanyang Institute of Management
6 Eu Tong Sen Street (The Central) Tel: 67776996 |
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Raffles Skills Lab International Training Centre
Blk 70 Geylang Bahru Tel: 63925071 |
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