ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP (ADECL)​

ABOUT ADECL

The ADECL is designed to prepare Senior Pre-school Teachers for the role of centre leadership. It is offered by the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC) and there are two intakes a year (April and October).

Early childhood (EC) educators may select one of the following options to enrol1: 
1. Option A: ADECL Full Qualification 
2. Option B : Modularised Structure

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The ADECL aims to enable candidates to: 

1. Evaluate issues and practices in early childhood services ​

2. Reflect on one's personal philosophy, values and beliefs and formulate strategic/ organisational goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the centre, families and community stakeholders 

3. Lead in the review, planning and implementation of the curriculum for the holistic development of children 

4. Build a culture of collaboration and continuing professional development through leading and managing early childhood educators in their practice, professional development and well-being 

5. Lead in establishing strategic partnerships with stakeholders 

6. Manage centre operations, including Human Resource Management (HRM) matters, industry regulations and crisis management

¹Further information on options to enroll can be found under ‘Programme Details’.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA​

Option A: ADECL Full Qualification	Option B: Modularised Structure
• Be ECDA-certified as a Level 2 pre-​school teacher • Have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education2 • Have met the competency level for Senior Pre-school Teacher (with reference to the Skills Map3)​ • Have completed the pre-requisite core course(s) as identified and offered by ECDA4)​	• Be ECDA-certified as a Level 2 pre-school teacher • Have completed an ECDA- recognised diploma in early childhood care education2 • Have at least 3 years of trained teaching experience5

² The list of ECDA-recognised diplomas in early childhood care and education will be determined by ECDA, and will be subjected to review periodically. Some examples of current ECDA-recognised diplomas in early childhood care and education are​:

1. Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)
2. Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education (CPEE)
3. Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH)
4. Diploma in Preschool Education – Teaching & Leadership (DPE- T&L)
5. Specialist Diploma in Preschool Education (SDPE)
6. Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (SDECCE)
7. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
8. Diploma in Psychology Studies with Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
9. Diploma (Conversion) in Kindergarten Education Teaching (NVKET)
10. Advanced Diploma in Kindergarten Education Teaching (ADKET)
11. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (SIM)
12. Diploma in Early Years Teaching
13. WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (WSQ PDECCE)
14. WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Childcare)​ (WSQ&PDECCECC)
15. Diploma in Preschool Education - Teaching (DPE-T)

³The Skills Map is part of the Skills Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education (SF for ECCE).

⁴The pre-requisite core course for 8th intake in October 2019 is ‘Mentoring for Professional Growth (LMAMFPG17E)’. This course was previously known as ‘Mentoring for Success (LMAMNFS14E)’. Details of this course may be found in the CPD Prospectus and ONE@ECDA.

⁵The number of years of trained teaching experience will be calculated from the date of the applicant is conferred or awarded the ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education. All trained teaching experience has to be within the Early Childhood ​sector.

POST-DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES​

Refer to attachment for further information on ADECL PDCs​.

NOMINATION / APPLICATION PROCESS

Option A: ADECL Full Qualification

Nomination for 8th intake of the ADECL has closed. The nomination period for the 9th intake of the ADECL (commencing April 2020) is from mid Sep 2019 to early November 2019.

​Please note that the nominator and nominee must use their own SingPass to complete the respective forms. Form details cannot be saved to submit later. Nominators and nominees are advised to have all details and information ready before they access the online form.

If you have any clarifications or queries, please email ADECL@ecda.gov.sg.

*Successful nominees who are Singapore Citizens and have enrolled successfully for ADECL may apply for SkillsFuture Study Award ($5000 cash)​.​

Option B: Modularised Structure

The projected application period for the Post-Diploma Certificate (PDC) in Fundamentals in Early Childhood Leadership (PDC 1 of the ADECL) as a CPD course is in Jul 2019. Please see https://niec.edu.sg/courses/postdiplomas/advanced-early-childhood-leadership/ for details.