Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Ikon Institute of Australia

International applicants must meet both the academic and English language requirements to enter this course. Academic entry requirements Our academic entry pathways include: Recent Senior Secondary Education: This applies to those who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or its equivalent within the past two years. Higher Education (HE) study: This requires to those who have completed a higher education qualification (or at least a semester of study). Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: This requires completion of a vocational qualification at Certificate III level or higher. Work/Life experience: If you have left senior secondary education more than two years prior to your application and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, you may be eligible based on your professional or work experience and/or any non-formal courses taken in preparation for tertiary study or relevant to the subject area. You must also submit a written admission statement outlining your reasons for pursuing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education. All applicants must submit a 600-word statement outlining their reasons for wanting to become an early childhood teacher. You may also be asked to participate in an informal interview with an Ikon representative.