KLC International Institute (KLCII) is an SSG-approved Training Organisation (ATO) since 2007, offering a comprehensive range of Early Childhood Care and Education programmes from certificate through diploma level, including WSQ-approved qualifications. All programmes are accredited by both ECDA and SSG. SkillsFuture funding of up to 95% is available for eligible applicants.

✓ SSG-approved ATO since 2007
✓ ECDA-accredited programmes
✓ SkillsFuture eligible — up to 95% funding*
✓ Full-time & part-time options available

*SSG course fee funding of up to 95% is applicable for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only. SkillsFuture Credit and Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) may also be used to offset course fees.

Certificate programmes
Course Duration Study mode Minimum entry requirement Medium of instruction Preschool position
Fundamentals Certificate in Infant Care 7 weeks (full-time)
9 weeks (part-time)		 Full-time & Part-time No formal education required. Applicant must be 21 years and above. English Assistant Infant Educator
Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 3 months (full-time)
4 months (part-time)		 Full-time & Part-time At least Secondary 2 or 8 years of formal education. English Assistant Teacher
Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Chinese) 3 months (full-time)
4 months (part-time)		 Full-time & Part-time At least Secondary 2 or 8 years of formal education. Chinese Assistant Teacher
WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care 5 months (full-time)
8 months (part-time)
5 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time Applicant must be 21 years and above AND at least Secondary 2 or 8 years of formal education. Attained an average SOA 4 in the WPL series or any of the English Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. English EY1 — Infant Educator (2 to 18 months old)
WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (Chinese) 5 months (full-time)
8 months (part-time)
5 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time Applicant must be 21 years and above AND at least Secondary 2 or 8 years of formal education. Attained HSK Level 4 or any of the Chinese Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. Chinese EY1 — Infant Educator (2 to 18 months old)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years 10 months (full-time)
18 months (part-time)
10 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time Completed Secondary 4 education or 10 years of formal education. Attained an average SOA 5 in the WPL series (including SOA 5 for Writing) or any of the English Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. English EY2 — Early Years Educator (2 to 36 months old)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Chinese) 10 months (full-time)
18 months (part-time)
10 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time Completed Secondary 4 education or 10 years of formal education. Attained HSK Level 5 and HSKK Advanced Level or any of the Chinese Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. Chinese EY2 — Early Years Educator (2 to 36 months old)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 14 months (full-time)
24 months (part-time)
14 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time Attained 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits or completed 10 years of formal education and passed state exam with credits in 3 different subjects. A grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language or any of the English Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. English L1 — Preschool Educator (18 months to 4 years old)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Alternate Entry) 7 months (full-time)
11 months (part-time)		 Full-time & Part-time Certified EY2 teacher with at least 1 year of relevant work experience from date of EY2 certification. No language requirement. Strong recommendation letter from current centre (with at least 6 months of employment). Must pass a written test and interview administered by KLCII. *EY2 teachers are required to submit a copy of their Letter of Notification (LON) issued by ECDA. English L1 — Preschool Educator (18 months to 4 years old)

Diploma programmes
Course Duration Study mode Entry requirement Medium of instruction Preschool position
WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education — Teaching 16 months (full-time)
30 months (part-time)
16 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time 5 GCE ‘O’ Level credits, including a credit at least C6 in English Language (EL1) OR 5 GCE ‘O’ Level credits and any of the English Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. English L2 — Preschool Educator (18 months to 6 years old)
WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education — Teaching (Chinese) 16 months (full-time)
30 months (part-time)
16 months (part-time fast track)		 Full-time & Part-time 5 GCE “O” level credits including Chinese GCE “O” level C6 or above, or any of the Chinese Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. Chinese L2 — Preschool Educator (18 months to 6 years old)
WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education — Teaching (Conversion) 16 months (full-time) Full-time only
This is a career conversion programme.		 Local Polytechnic Diploma OR a degree completed in the medium of English Language from a state-recognised university. A grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language or any English Language Acceptable Alternatives by ECDA. English L2 — Preschool Educator (18 months to 6 years old)
International Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education 20 months (full-time) Full-time At least 17 years old AND minimum 12 years of formal education OR GCE A-level (minimum 2 credits), IB Diploma or equivalent pre-university certifications OR Polytechnic diploma or equivalent. English: GCE O-level C6 in English Language or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. English Not applicable

Course fees
Course fees vary by programme and funding eligibility. Please visit the Course Fees page for full details. Fees are subject to revision without prior notice.
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Upcoming training schedules
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