Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education

A six-month certificate at Kandy KIC on child development, play-based learning, curriculum design and leadership in early years settings.

NIBM
LevelCertificate
Duration6 Months
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

The School of Humanities offers this certificate to educators who want deeper expertise in early childhood. It covers child development theory, teaching approaches, inclusive practice and play-based learning. Six modules are listed, ranging from child development and observation, advanced theories and teaching fundamentals to abnormalities in children, curriculum design and leadership in early childhood settings. The fee is LKR 75,000 plus LKR 2,000 for registration. Campuses listed: Kandy KIC. The page does not state who awards the certificate.

Modules

6 modules
Modules6 modules
Child Development and Observation
Advanced Theories of Child Development
Teaching and Learning Fundamentals in Early Childhood Education
Abnormalities in Children
Curriculum Design & Developmental Alignment
Leadership and Professional Practice in Early Childhood Settings

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Traditional entry criteria
  • Passed 5 subjects at O/L including Mathematics and English
  • Passed at least 2 subjects at A/L
Alternative entry criteria

Recognition of Prior Learning acceptable to the academic board

Language proficiency

A very good command of English in reading, writing and speaking

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 75,000total
Application feeLKR 2,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

6 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 75,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Early Childhood EducationEducation

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