Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025

Early Childhood Development & Education

Recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), this course aims to equip students with the practical skillset and necessary knowledge to pursue a career in early childhood.
Course code: N96
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years
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Applicants must pass a pre-admission medical examination and be certified medically fit to ensure the well-being and safety of children. View medical requirements.

Applicants who are keen to be preschool educators to teach kindergarten levels after graduation must score at least B4 in their O-Level English Language or an English Language Acceptable Alternative (ELAA). Applicants who do not meet this requirement must do so within 2 years of their registration as preschool teachers.

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Course details

Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

Early Intervention Mother Tongue Language Teaching-Chinese Mother Tongue Language Teaching-Tamil
Certification offered
Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.