About Course

Note: This course will be conducted via online learning until further notice.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) and Professional Development Programme (PDP)

Modules in PDC 1 of this course are offered as Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC). Applicants under the Professional Development Programme for Teachers [PDP(T)] may also apply for these modular courses. Learn more here.

SkillsFuture Study Award for Early Childhood Sector

For Singapore Citizens with at least 3 years of work experience in the early childhood sector, you may wish to consider applying for the SkillsFuture Study Award for Early Childhood Sector. Awarded recipients will receive a bond-free cash award of $5000 which can be used to defray out-of-pocket expenses associated with the course that you are embarking on. For more information on the award and its eligibility criteria, please click here. For enquiries, please contact ECDA_PP@ecda.gov.sg.

What You Will Learn

Click here for a complete list of modules that will be covered in the course.

Entry Requirements

Option A: ADECL Full Qualification

• Have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education
• Be an ECDA-certified Level 2 preschool teacher
• Have met the competency level for Senior Preschool Teacher (with reference to the Skills Map)
• Have completed the pre-requisite core course(s) as identified by ECDA and offered by NIEC
  
• Entry to ADECL Full Qualification is by nomination through ECDA only. Click here to find out more about the ADECL nomination process. 

Option B: Modularised Structure

• ECDA certified L2 preschool teacher who have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education; with at least 3 years of trained teaching experience. 
• Candidates are to produce PDC 1 Certificate and/or Statement of Results prior to progression to PDC 2 (subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria).
• Entry to ADECL PDC 2 and 3 is by nomination through ECDA only. Click here to find out more about the ADECL nomination process.

Priority will be given to applicants who have been nominated by their centres and successfully approved by ECDA.

Upon Graduation

Upon completion of three PDCs within the 3-year validity period, graduates will be conferred the ADECL by NIEC, and qualify for leadership appointments at early childhood development centres.

Registration Fee

S$64.20 (inclusive of 7% GST)

Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.

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