Unique diploma that focuses on child psychology and early education, coupled with two specialisations

 Field practice at pre-schools, early intervention centres, special schools and publishing companies

 Advanced standing to complete a four-year degree in just two years at Wheelock College (Singapore) with highly subsidised tuition fees

 Scholarships and study awards offered by MCYS, PCF and Temasek Cares

About the Diploma

Are you fascinated by how children behave and why they act in certain ways? Do you have a passion for teaching children with special needs? Does being an author of children's books strike a chord with you? If so, the Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education (CPEE) will bring out the child in you!

In your first two years, you will gain a firm foundation in the developmental psychology and learning of young children. You will also learn about teaching techniques and how to design an early childhood curriculum.

In your final year, you can specialise in either Early Intervention (Special Needs) or Writing & Publishing for Children. In the Early Intervention (Special Needs) track, you will learn to identify and support young children with special needs in an inclusive or special education setting. In the Writing & Publishing track, you will be equipped to be content producers children’s literature and literacy programmes.

The CPEE diploma is a professional qualification recognised by the Pre-School Qualifications Accreditation Committee. Accredited qualification is needed to teach at a pre-school in Singapore. 

"The CPEE diploma supports and facilitates students’ learning in a pragmatic environment through field visits, observation and internships. Students are able to apply their knowledge from course work, such as theories and knowledge of child development."

- Ms Karen Tan, Branch Administrator / Principal, PAP Community Foundation Punggol East Kindergarten & Child Care Centre

Get a BSc degree in just two years – CPEE graduates can take up a customised BSc in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership programme from Wheelock College of Boston, right here at Ngee Ann. The two-year programme includes a five-week immersion programme in Boston. Singapore citizens enjoy subsidised tuition fees for this programme. Various scholarships are also available.

You can receive up to one semester’s exemption for relevant degree programmes at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore.

You may also enjoy exemptions for the following overseas programmes:

• Edith Cowan University, Australia

• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

• Queensland University of Technology, Australia

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
• Bachelor of Education

• Macquarie University, Australia

• Bachelor of Early Childhood

• University of South Australia, Australi

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

• James Cook University Singapore

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Bachelor of Information Technology

CPEE graduates may gain direct entry into Flinders University, Australia, in partnership with Social Service Training Institute – Bachelor of Education (Special Education).