DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Looking for a rewarding career as an Early Childhood teacher? We offer the very best way to get there! The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme at MAHSA University, prepares students who will be highly qualified early childhood professionals and practitioners, proficient in the field of early childhood education in line with the government’s aspiration of upgrading the early childhood profession. Graduates will have a strong foundation of educational philosophies and theory and will be competent in current pedagogical approaches and practical skills. They will have the ability to create a learning environment that facilitates learning and the total development of the child. By laying a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of early childhood education, this programme equips students to become resourceful and reflective professionals.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• apply knowledge of early childhood education, learning, and development theories and approaches
• promote learning by implementing the early childhood curriculum framework
• engage in reflective practice in an early childhood setting
• provide a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment

Our classes are fun and interactive, and we include over 200 hours of placement in Early Childhood centres for you to learn hands-on and create connections for possible future employment. This programme offers a student the opportunity for a fulfilling and rewarding career. It is for a wide range of individuals who have an interest in children’s growth and well-being and the quality-of-care children receive.

Programme Structure

Career Opportunity

Individuals who work in the early childhood field, may work:

Directly with children from infancy to age six in groups or individually

Work with families

Work with other professionals

Work in a range of settings including family child care, licensed early childhood centres, children’s homes, and other settings.

Early childhood practitioners also work for a variety of employers such as:

Head Start

Parent Child Center or Family Center

Private for-profit or not-for-profit early childhood program

Public school system or private school

Community agency or organization

Advantages

Quality

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) aspires to produce ECE teachers who are equipped with professional knowledge and excellent teaching skills in the field of early childhood. By promoting quality early child care and education, graduates in this field will ensure that children develop to their full potential. The ECE courses are taught by highly competent, qualified and dedicated lecturers with profound experience in the field of ECE.

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme are kept at an affordable level, to ensure that the programme is made accessible to all those interested in pursuing a good quality education in ECE.

Recognition

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education has attained the provisional accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

Study Pathway

A collaboration is being pursued with the University of Canterbury and the University of Auckland in terms of developing pathways to a New Zealand degree.

MOA: MAHSA University and MISKL

An MOA was signed between MAHSA University and MAHSA International School (MISKL) on the 1st of July 2109. The MOA is for the purpose of establishing pathways to enable the students of MAHSA University pursuing ECE, to use the facilities and to intern at MISKL which offers nursery and pre-school programmes following the British Curriculum Standards.

Integrated ECE Simulation Laboratories

Four ECE laboratories will be built, namely:
 

1. Early Integration Lab/Nursery
2. Pre School Room
3. Safety and Health Care
4. Sensory Room/ Sensory Integration Room (Special Needs) – Visual and Auditory, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia

Entry Requirement

i. A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV) with a minimum of credits in 3 subjects

OR

ii. A pass in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum of a Grade B in 3 subjects

OR

iii. A pass in O-Levels with a minimum of a Grade C in 3 subjects

OR

v. A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with a minimum of a credit in 1 subject.

OR

vi. A pass in Level 3, MQF Certificate in a related field with a minimum of a Grade C with CGPA 2.00

 

OR

vii. A pass in (STPM) or equivalent with a minimum of a Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any subject

OR

viii. A Higher Certificate in STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul

OR

ix. Any other qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate or the Malaysian Government that can be benchmarked to a related field.

English Language Proficiency of International Students: Candidates should have at least an IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 and MUET Band 3 as an exit requirement.
 

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All international students who plan to study full-time in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass (Student Visa) before starting their studies.

• You must receive an official Offer Letter from the university before applying for a student pass

• The university will submit your Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on your behalf

• A Visa Approval Letter (VAL / eVAL) is required before travelling to Malaysia

• Studying on a tourist or social visit visa is not permitted

• Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended intake date

• Visa processing time depends on EMGS and Malaysian Immigration approval

• After arriving in Malaysia, all students must complete a medical check-up at an EMGS-registered clinic

• Your Student Pass will be issued only after medical clearance and document verification

• Continuing students must renew their Student Pass before it expires

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The following documents are commonly required for all international students:

• Valid passport (clear scanned copy of all pages, including blank pages)

• Passport-size photograph with a white background

• Official Offer Letter from the university

• Academic certificates and transcripts related to your programme

• English language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent), if required

• Proof of acceptance or tuition fee payment (if requested by the university)

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee as determined by EMGS

• Completed EMGS Health Declaration Form (if applicable)

Please note: All documents not originally in English must be submitted together with certified English translations.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Some students may be asked to provide extra documents depending on their situation:

• Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for students transferring from another institution in Malaysia)

• School Leaving Certificate (for foundation or diploma applicants)

• Sponsorship or Scholarship Letter (if your studies are funded)

• Proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses

• Statutory Declaration (if there are name differences across documents)

• Resume or Character Reference Letter (commonly required for applicants above 23 years old)

• Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by EMGS or embassy authorities)

• Copy of previous Malaysian visa or Resident Pass (if applicable)

AFTER ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA

Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will need to:

• Complete a medical examination at an EMGS-approved clinic

• Submit your passport for Student Pass Endorsement

• Receive a temporary Special Pass (if applicable) while your Student Pass is being processed

• Collect your Student Pass and complete university registration

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Student Pass requirements are set by Malaysian Immigration and EMGS and may vary by nationality
• The university’s International Office will guide you through each step of the process
• Students are strongly advised to prepare documents at least 2–3 months before intake
• Requirements may change, so always follow the latest instructions provided by the university