Diploma in Preschool and Sub Primary Education

Entry requirement – General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with 6 or more passes including Mathematics and English

• Education in early childhood (3 – 5 years)
• Education for the primary years (5 – 8 years) including the teaching of reading, writing & mathematics.
• Development of the child (birth – 7 years)
• Language development of the child (birth – 7 years)
• Child psychology
• Developing the aesthetic ability of the child
• Developing the physical ability of the child
• Teaching of Language, Mathematics and Environmental Studies from preschool to Grade 3.
• Developing art in the child
• Equipment making – i.e. Math equipment, charts & puzzles, games, language cards & charts, different types of books – including Jumbo Books.
• Observation & teaching practice – Nursery & Primary (up to grade 3)

Students will be required to provide material for their own equipment making.

• A good command of both written and spoken English.
• Pass in the English Placement Test.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Priority is given to those who have sat for the A/Levels.

• Written examinations and assignments based on the lecture modules.
• Teaching practice

• Diploma certificate in Preschool & Sub Primary Education (on the successful completion of 3 terms work and 50% pass marks on all course work. Projects to be submitted on given dates).
• First Aid Certificate.

• Visiting lecturers with overseas experience will be delivering lectures on various topics.
• During the course students will be sent to reputed national and international schools to gain practical experience and learn classroom management.
• Regular attendance is very important as marks will be given periodically for discussions and practical work.
• 80% attendance & completion of all the course work and modules is mandatory.