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 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.

1. At least C plain in KCSE.
2. 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.

1. Aberdare teachers training college
2. Asumbi teachers training college
3. Bishop mahon teachers training college
4. Bondo teachers training college
5. Borabu teachers training college
6. Bunyore teachers training college
7. Chesta teachers training college
8. Egoji teachers training college
9. Galana teachers training college
10. Garissa teachers training college
11. Kaimosi teachers training college
12. Kamwenja teachers training college
13. Kenyenya teachers training college
14. Kitui teachers training college
15. Machakos teachers training college
16. Mandera teachers training college
17. Meru teachers training college
18. Migori teachers training college
19. Narok teachers training college
20. Seme teachers college
21. Shanzu teachers training college
22. St. Augustine teachers training college – eregi
23. St. John’s teachers training college – kilimambogo
24. Tambach teachers training college
25. Thogoto teachers training college
26. 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.

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