Diploma in ECDE in Kenya (Requirements and schools)
Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) is a crucial education course that focuses on the holistic development of young children from birth to eight years. In Kenya, obtaining a Diploma…
Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) is a crucial education course that focuses on the holistic development of young children from birth to eight years.
In Kenya, obtaining a Diploma in ECDE equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide high-quality care and education to young children in various settings.
In this article, we will look at the admission requirements, teachers training colleges you can enroll in, career prospects, and many more.
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Admission requirements for Diploma in ECDE
The following are the college entry qualification requirements for diploma in Early Childhood Development Education. Note that these requirements are also required for TSC registration.
- At least C plain in KCSE.
- There are no subject requirements for the course.
You can also enroll for the course if you hold a certificate in ECDE.
Colleges offering diploma in ECDE in Kenya
You can enroll for the course in any of the following teaching colleges.
- Aberdare teachers training college
- Asumbi teachers training college
- Bishop mahon teachers training college
- Bondo teachers training college
- Borabu teachers training college
- Bunyore teachers training college
- Chesta teachers training college
- Egoji teachers training college
- Galana teachers training college
- Garissa teachers training college
- Kaimosi teachers training college
- Kamwenja teachers training college
- Kenyenya teachers training college
- Kitui teachers training college
- Machakos teachers training college
- Mandera teachers training college
- Meru teachers training college
- Migori teachers training college
- Narok teachers training college
- Seme teachers college
- Shanzu teachers training college
- St. Augustine teachers training college – eregi
- St. John’s teachers training college – kilimambogo
- Tambach teachers training college
- Thogoto teachers training college
- Ugenya teachers college
Study duration
Similarly to diploma in primary teacher education, the course takes 2 to 3 years to complete. However, if you opt for partime studies, the course might take more years to complete.
ECDE Career prospects
With a diploma in Early childhood development teacher education, you can explore career opportunities in any of the following fields.
- ECDE Teachers in preschools, kindergartens, and other early childhood institutions
- Caregivers in daycare centers and nurseries
- Administrators and Managers in early childhood education institutions
- Early Childhood Education Consultants
- Researchers and Policymakers in the field of ECDE
Winding Up
A diploma in ECDE will prepare you for a career as a kindergarten teacher, education researcher, and more.
The entry requirement for the course is at least a C plain in KCSE and is offered by over 20 teacher training colleges in Kenya.
We wish you all the best as you plant to enroll and in your teaching career.
Incase of any questions, please ask in the comments section below.
Would it be possible to take certificate if I have a mean grade in kcse of D+ ?