Deans ECDE Training College

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We offer the following courses and their respective requirements:

Certificate Courses in ECD

At the end of the course, teachers will be able to handle ages 0-6 years competently in any type of kindergarten
The requirement for a Government certificate
Minimum D+ in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE and above

Course Duration
Part-Time - two years in-service
Course work session during school holidays - 6 sessions, and teaching practice Term time

Full Time - One Year
One-year of 12 calendar months
Government practical assessment in September
Government written exams in December only
College exams are done at the end of the course and certificates issued.
Students can register for KNEC qualifying exam (March of each year) to qualify for government exam if they don't meet the entry requirements for certificate or diploma

KNEC Diploma in ECD
Suitable for ECD certificate holders and other professionals interested in Early Childhood Education. At the end of the course, graduands will be well versed in the development and learning needs of pre-school children and able to teach ages 0-8 years and make Kindergarten efficiency.
The course comprises Advanced Studies in ECD, teaching practice and dissertation
We follow an approved Ministry of Education Syllabus that is examined by KNEC

D+ (D Plus) and above at KCSE and an ECD certificate
P1 Certificate holders and Division 3/D+ at KCSE
D Plain at KCSE and ECD certificate plus KNEC proficiency certificate
KCSE Grade C-Plain and above