
Getting Started
Who are you?

Mid-Careerists
Discover how you can make a mid-career switch into a meaningful profession as a preschool educator.
Find out which early childhood courses you qualify for, based on your highest qualifications.

Existing Early Childhood Educators & Preschool Operators
Deepen your skills with our certifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.
For Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) and Professional Development Programme (PDP), click here.

Post-Secondary Students
Make a difference in little lives with our early childhood training after your O/N(A)-levels or Higher Nitec.
Visit this link for the upcoming JAE activities!
View all courses available for you.
About NIEC
A national training institute set up by the Ministry of Education
to serve Singapore’s need for quality early childhood educators.
The National Institute of Early Childhood Development, or NIEC, provides quality training and professional development for early childhood educators at every stage of their career.
We are here for the children.
NIEC at a glance




Why NIEC?

Authentic and Relevant Learning
Our practice-oriented approach equips you with the skills to be an educator for our children.

Experienced Faculty
Our lecturers come with diverse expertise and rich ground experience. Learn more.

Quality Training Across 4 Campuses
Regardless of which campus you’re taking our courses at, you will receive the same quality training.