Overview

Early Childhood Education program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong helps students develop an in-depth understanding of the literature of whole child development and how it applies to early childhood education in Hong Kong and elsewhere and understand the types of leadership necessary for principals, mid-level leaders, teachers and other educators to lead pre-schools successfully towards improved student development and learning outcomes.

Students at Early Childhood Education program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

develop knowledge-sharing and professional learning networks;

critically review the issues involved in the reform of as well as policies and practices related to early childhood education; and

become proactive in facilitating school-based curriculum and teaching reforms and institutional improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Development and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Educational Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Education

Comparative Education and Current Issues in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Development from Birth to Eight Years of Age

Signs, Activities and the Development of Mind in Early Childhood

Guided Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education/Certificate in Kindergarten Education or its equivalent;

be serving as pre-school principals, supervisors, teachers, school development consultants, or government officials. Applicants with no relevant professional experience, but who have taken specialized courses in equivalent programmes offered by recognized institutions, may also apply; and

pass an entrance examinations or interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education.a

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Tuition Fees

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149500 HKD / year

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149500 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Students at Early Childhood Education program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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