Duration:2 years & 5 months
Intakes:Depending on Campus
Campus:SEGI - Subang Jaya
SEGI - Kuala Lumpur
SEGI - Penang
SEGI - Sarawak
Level of Study:Diploma
Faculty:Early Childhood Care & Education
Course Code:SJ (R2/143/4/0092) (10/25) (A6412) • KL (R2/143/4/0013) (06/28) (FA0729) • PG (R2/143/4/0105) (12/26) (A7403) • SWK (R3/143/4/0043) (12/26) (A7365)
About this course
Early childhood educators made it to the Malaysia’s Critical Occupations List 2018/2019! As of 2020, the diploma in early childhood is the minimum requirement for anyone who wishes to work in tadikas or kindergartens in Malaysia. This highlights the need for early childhood professionals who are quali ed to work with human life at a time when it matters the most. SEGi’s Diploma in Early Childhood is specially crafted by a team of experts who delivered the well-respected Montessori Diploma on behalf of the Montessori Centre International UK as well as Australian and British degrees in early childhood. The diploma is regularly reviewed and responsive to industry needs.
Our academic team trains internationally as well – Iran, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam and China. As our student, you will enjoy a learning experience that takes you beyond the college walls to the early childhood settings from the very first semester itself, where your assignments will allow you to showcase your growing competencies in delivering effective early childhood experiences. As our graduate, you are sought after in Malaysia, Singapore and China. Our diploma also allows you to enter Year 2 for a degree in early childhood.
Total Course Fees
Please Contact SEGI Group of Colleges for the Course Fee
To find out more on scholarships, visit us at https://colleges.segi.edu.my/penang/scholarships-and-financial-aids/
For more information, please email lichunyoung@segi.edu.my
Subject Listing
Year 1
Understanding the Child’s Growth and Development
Effective Learning Spaces for Young Children
Play and Learning for Young Children
Physical Education and Health Care for Young Children
Academic English
Inclusion in Early Childhood
Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children
Creativity for Young Children
Applied Digital Skills (NEW)
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students) (NEW)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students) (NEW)
Elective 1
Safety and Well-being for Young Children
Global Citizenship for Young Children
Year 2
Classroom and Behaviour Management
Language and Literacy for Young Children
Mathematics for Young Children
Growth Mindset (NEW) / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Science and Technology for Young Children
Spiritual and Moral Values for Young Children
Practicum 1
Elective 2: An Introduction to Montessori Pedagogy
Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia (NEW)
Programme Planning and Development in Early Childhood
Administration and Management in Early Childhood
Partnering with Families and Community
*For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM
Professionalism in Early Childhood
Co-curriculum Management
Practicum 2
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits
UEC with 3 credits
Related SKM Level 3
Related Certi cate or equivalent
MQA-APEL T4
International Student Only
Entry requirements for international students – please visit our website bit.ly/isentryreq
