The programme aims to equip students with the professional knowledge, transferable skills and attitude for the future career in the field of early childhood education. Fieldwork placement opportunities are provided for the comprehensive learning of students to become professional early childhood educators.
This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment.
Duration of Study: 2 years (Full-time)
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s): IVE (Sha Tin)
Programme Highlights
- Family Involvement
- Child Development and Assessment
- Creative Play
- Fieldwork Placement
Types of placement centres:
kindergarten, nursery school, crèche, etc
Placement duration:
2 placements with a minimum of 8 weeks
Career Prospects
Graduates of the programme can work as kindergarten teachers, child care workers, child care supervisors and special child care workers.
Professional Recognition
The programme is recognised by the Education Bureau (EDB) and the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of the HKSAR Government. Graduates are eligible for registration as kindergarten teachers with the Education Bureau. They are also eligible for registration as child care workers, child care supervisors and special child care workers with the Social Welfare Department.
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