Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak
Kolej Universiti Islam Johor Sultan Ibrahim (KUIJSI) · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak at Kolej Universiti Islam Johor Sultan Ibrahim (KUIJSI) is an educator-training diploma designed to form competent teaching professionals for early childhood education through creative, innovative, and holistic child development approaches.
The program is offered as a full-time diploma (MQA level 4, subject area for pre-school teacher training) and includes credit hours with practical training components as part of the study scheme.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Core early childhood education and learning environment subjects, built around the programme structure for Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak.
- Training in early childhood teaching approaches and child development themes across the programme’s early semesters.
- University course and core coursework components that prepare students for later subject specialisation and practice.
- Specialised coursework for early childhood education, focusing on creative and innovative guidance based on holistic child development.
- Pedagogy and teaching-related modules that build classroom-ready competencies for early childhood learning settings.
- Programme teaching and tutorial components continue to deepen subject knowledge and teaching capability.
- Industrial training (latihan industri) component for the Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak.
- Practical learning linked to professional early childhood educator responsibilities.
- Final consolidation and evaluation components included within the full-time course duration.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 6 | Kanak-Kanak Berkeperluan Khas | 3 | 17 |
| Keselamatan, Kesihatan dan Pemakanan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Kero h anian dan Moral dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Etika dan Profesionalisme dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Aplikasi ICT dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi | 2 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 | Pengenalan Bahasa Arab dan Komunikasi Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 17 |
| Bridging Bahasa Arab | 0 | |||
| Bimbingan dan Pengurusan Tingkah Laku Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Pendekatan-Pendekatan dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Penglibatan Ibu Bapa dan Komuniti dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Perancangan Program dan Pembangunan Kurikulum Awal Kanak-Kanak | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | 3 | Persekitaran Pembelajaran Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 9 |
| Sains dan Teknologi Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Bahasa, Komunikasi dan Penulisan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | 4 | Seni dan Kreativiti Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 12 |
| Program Budaya Al-Quran | 3 | |||
| Bahasa, Komunikasi dan Penulisan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Sains dan Teknologi Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | 3 | Matematik Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 9 |
| Pengajian Sosial dan Kemasyarakatan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Muzik dan Pergerakan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | 3 | Keusahawanan dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 9 |
| Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | 3 | Perancangan Program dan Pembangunan Kurikulum Awal Kanak-Kanak | 2 | 5 |
| Aktiviti Kokurikulum | 1 | |||
| Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 2 | |||
| Semester 8 | 3 | Keselamatan, Kesihatan dan Pemakanan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 9 |
| Kero h anian dan Moral dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Etika dan Profesionalisme dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 9 | 3 | Muzik dan Pergerakan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 9 |
| Matematik Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Aplikasi ICT dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | |||
| Semester 10 | 2 | Pengenalan Bahasa Arab dan Komunikasi Awal Kanak-Kanak | 3 | 5 |
| Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi | 2 | |||
| Total | 90 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate as a competent early childhood education educator, with skills to teach and guide children using creative and innovative approaches aligned with holistic development.
- You gain practical training through the programme’s industrial training component, helping you build job-ready teaching experience for early childhood learning settings.
- You develop education-focused competencies designed to meet the needs of the education industry and community demand for early childhood educators.
- You build a qualification that supports progression in the education field and strengthens your ability to take on broader roles within early childhood programmes.
Employability rate
Internationally oriented labour-market figures specific to Malaysia for this exact diploma title are not published on the official sources available in this research round, so an exact verified employability and unemployment rate cannot be confirmed.
Overall, the diploma is structured to prepare graduates for early childhood educator roles through guided coursework and industry training, supporting stable career pathways in Malaysia’s education sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification | International applicants: must have passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least three (3) credits in any subjects, OR a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia. |
Language requirements
For this Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak, international applicants must show proof of English proficiency (or an approved exemption), as the program requires the ability to follow lectures, complete assignments, and participate in course assessments.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total programme fee | MYR 19090 / total program | Published total fee for Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak is RM 19,090.00 including accommodation and transport. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to show they can fund tuition and living costs for the duration of their studies in Malaysia. Prepare your financial documents as early as possible because student pass processing may require updated evidence of funds.
- Financial evidence to support study in Malaysia for the full study period (as required by Malaysia student pass application processes).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your entry documents and eligibility evidence
Check that your school-leaving qualification is equivalent to the requirement stated for international applicants. Make sure you have certified copies of your certificates and transcripts ready for upload. If you are missing any document needed to prove equivalency, request guidance before you submit your application so the review can proceed without delays.
Submit your application to KUIJSI during the intake window
Submit your application through the university’s official application process and upload all required documents in the requested format. Confirm that your uploaded files clearly show your name, qualification details, and results. If the university requires any additional review steps for non-local qualifications, complete them when requested so your file can be assessed.
Complete admission checks and follow document requests
After submission, monitor your application status and respond quickly to any requests for additional documents. Keep your original certificates and translations ready in case the university asks for verification. If any document deadline is published for the intake, submit updates before that deadline to avoid delays.