Diploma / Higher Diploma / Bachelor's Degree Programme
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Overview
The DECEC Programme is a fundamental program designed to cater to the needs of secondary school graduates. It offers a comprehensive general education curriculum, equipping students with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). By participating in this program, students are well-prepared to pursue further studies and advance their careers in the field.
Additionally, the YCCECE provides an immersive English Medium of Instruction environment, ensuring that students have abundant opportunities to enhance their English language proficiency. This proficiency in English not only facilitates their academic pursuits but also grants them a competitive advantage when seeking further educational opportunities or employment prospects.
Programme Objectives
- Engage in lifelong learning with the capability for independent learning.
- Pursue further study in local QF Level 4 programmes or in overseas programmes and/or work in various fields including Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Function as an effective team member within a learning community.
Note: Applicants who cannot meet the stipulated minimum admission requirements and mature applicants of age 21 or above by 1 September of the year of admission may be considered for admission based on individual merits.
Programme Features
The DECS programme includes 4 ECE courses and 2 weeks of Early Childhood Placement in kindergartens/ECE settings under the supervision of kindergarten teachers. It provides an invaluable initial experience for students to observe how teachers and children interact and how children learn in ECE setting.
Admission Requirement
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Year 1 Entry
Completion of Secondary Education
Pass the admission interview
Note: Applicants who cannot meet the stipulated minimum admission requirements and mature applicants of age 21 or above by 1 September of the year of admission may be considered for admission based on individual merits.
Tuition Fees
| Year | Tuition Fee (2025/26) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | HK$68,600 |
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Non-local (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, or Overseas) students should contact our Admissions Office for details on tuition fees: admissions@yccece.edu.hk
Application Fee
The Application Fee is HK$150 and is non-refundable. Applications will not be considered until the Application Fee is received.
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of HK$5,000 is payable upon accepting an offer of a place in the College. This Fee is credited towards the student’s payment of the College Tuition Fee, and guarantees the student a place in the selected Programme and is non-refundable.
Caution Money
On registration for a programme, students are required to pay one-off Caution Money of HK$400. The Caution Money remains in the College under the student’s name and may be used by the College to cover:
- Any unpaid bills or expenses incurred by the student;
- Part or all of any graduation fee incurred by the student.
Note
All Fees paid are non-refundable.
Scholarship & Bursaries
YCCECE offers various scholarships and bursaries for students with outstanding academic achievements or demonstrated financial need. Students are welcome to contact our Admissions Office for more details.
Graduation Pathways
- Articulate to full-time year Higher Diploma programme of the College
- Articulate to Higher Diploma or Associate Degree programmes offered in Hong Kong or overseas countries
Career Prospects
DECEC graduates can look for paraprofessional jobs that requires some knowledge and training in ECE. Examples are teaching assistants, playgroup teachers, playgroup assistants.
Qualification Framework (QF) Information
QF Level: 3
QR Registration: 18/000467/L3
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2024
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Overview
The DECEC Programme is a fundamental program designed to cater to the needs of secondary school graduates. It offers a comprehensive general education curriculum, equipping students with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). By participating in this program, students are well-prepared to pursue further studies and advance their careers in the field.
Additionally, the YCCECE provides an immersive English Medium of Instruction environment, ensuring that students have abundant opportunities to enhance their English language proficiency. This proficiency in English not only facilitates their academic pursuits but also grants them a competitive advantage when seeking further educational opportunities or employment prospects.
Programme Objectives
- Engage in lifelong learning with the capability for independent learning.
- Pursue further study in local QF Level 4 programmes or in overseas programmes and/or work in various fields including Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Function as an effective team member within a learning community.
Note: Applicants who cannot meet the stipulated minimum admission requirements and mature applicants of age 21 or above by 1 September of the year of admission may be considered for admission based on individual merits.
Programme Features
The DECS programme includes 4 ECE courses and 2 weeks of Early Childhood Placement in kindergartens/ECE settings under the supervision of kindergarten teachers. It provides an invaluable initial experience for students to observe how teachers and children interact and how children learn in ECE setting.
Admission Requirement
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YearRequirementYear 1 Entry
Completion of Secondary Education
Pass the admission interview
Note: Applicants who cannot meet the stipulated minimum admission requirements and mature applicants of age 21 or above by 1 September of the year of admission may be considered for admission based on individual merits.
Tuition Fees
Year Tuition Fee (2025/26) Year 1 HK$68,600 Click here to read further information.
Non-local (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, or Overseas) students should contact our Admissions Office for details on tuition fees: admissions@yccece.edu.hk
Application Fee
The Application Fee is HK$150 and is non-refundable. Applications will not be considered until the Application Fee is received.
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of HK$5,000 is payable upon accepting an offer of a place in the College. This Fee is credited towards the student’s payment of the College Tuition Fee, and guarantees the student a place in the selected Programme and is non-refundable.
Caution Money
On registration for a programme, students are required to pay one-off Caution Money of HK$400. The Caution Money remains in the College under the student’s name and may be used by the College to cover:
- Any unpaid bills or expenses incurred by the student;
- Part or all of any graduation fee incurred by the student.
Note
All Fees paid are non-refundable.
Scholarship & Bursaries
YCCECE offers various scholarships and bursaries for students with outstanding academic achievements or demonstrated financial need. Students are welcome to contact our Admissions Office for more details.
Graduation Pathways
- Articulate to full-time year Higher Diploma programme of the College
- Articulate to Higher Diploma or Associate Degree programmes offered in Hong Kong or overseas countries
Career Prospects
DECEC graduates can look for paraprofessional jobs that requires some knowledge and training in ECE. Examples are teaching assistants, playgroup teachers, playgroup assistants.
Qualification Framework (QF) Information
QF Level: 3
QR Registration: 18/000467/L3
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2024
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Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Two Years Full Time
Overview
The 2-Year Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education (HDECE) is a pre-service training programme aiming to nurture quality early childhood professionals who will gain all 4 ECE qualifications in Hong Kong, eligible to work as Registered Kindergarten Teachers with the Education Bureau (EDB), Child Care Workers/Supervisors and Special Child Care Workers with the Social Welfare Department (SWD).
The HDECE programme also prepares students for YCCECE’s Bachelor’s Degree programme and any ECE related Bachelor’s Degree programmes at overseas universities.
With effect from 1 September 2021, YCCECE became the first private self-financing institution with Programme Area Accreditation (PAA) status for the programme area “Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Education Services” at Higher Diploma level (i.e. QF Level 4) and below for a period up to 31 August 2026 academic year. The PAA status entails YCCECE to self-quality assure its QF Level 4 programmes (and below) without the need for external accreditation.
Programme Features
100% English Medium of Instruction environment
Provides ample opportunities for students to practise and raise their English proficiency which gives them a competitive edge for further study or employment.
Graduates of the programme can become:
- Registered as Kindergarten Teacher by Education Bureau
- Registered as Child Care Worker and Child Care Supervisor by Social Welfare Department
- Registered as Special Child Care Worker by Social Welfare Department
HDECE students will have practicum opportunities in selected premium international and local kindergartens, including exclusive placement at Yew Chung International School (kindergartens).
Students will have the opportunities to be taught by world-class visiting scholars and to attend international conferences to broaden their global perspectives in ECE.
Further Study
- HDECE graduates may apply for Year 3 entry of the BEdECE Programme at YCCECE
- Articulate into other relevant degree programmes offered by other local and overseas institutions
Admission Requirement
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YearRequirementYear 1 Entry
HKDSE 22222
Level 2 in 5 subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. If the 5 subjects include Citizenship and Social Development / Applied Learning subjects, the minimum requirement is “Attained”
Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students
Applicants who have (i) learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education or (ii) learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools, can use the following qualifications to replace HKDSE Chinese Language Level 2 to meet the entrance requirement for Chinese Language:
- HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese “Attained” or above
- GCE A-Level/AS-Level Chinese Grade E or above
- GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-Level Chinese Grade C or above
OROther alternative qualifications
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)
- Grade E or above in 2 AL subjects or equivalent AS-Level subjects in HKALE; and
- AS in Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture; and
- 5 subjects at Grade E or above in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) including English Language and Chinese Language
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtained the IB Diploma minimum with a level 4 in 2 standard subjects and a Level 3 in English Language
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level / International A-Level
- Grade E or above in 1 AL subjects or 2 AS subjects; and
- Grade E in English Language at A/AS Level or Grade C in English Language for GCE O Level/GCSE/IGCCSE
QF Level 3 Qualification
Obtained an accredited Foundation Diploma/Diploma Yi Jin/Pre-Associate Degree or equivalent QF Level 3 qualification
Other Qualifications
Other equivalent qualifications including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside Hong Kong
Pass the admission interview
Note: Applicants who cannot meet the stipulated minimum admission requirements and mature applicants of age 21 or above by 1 September of the year of admission may be considered for admission based on individual merits.
Tuition Fees
Year Tuition Fee (2025/26) Year 1 HK$89,000 Year 2 HK$92,000 Click here to read Notes:
Non-local (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, or Overseas) students should contact our Admissions Office for details on tuition fees: admissions@yccece.edu.hk
Application Fee
The Application Fee is HK$150 and is non-refundable. Applications will not be considered until the Application Fee is received.
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of HK$5,000 is payable upon accepting an offer of a place in the College. This Fee is credited towards the student’s payment of the College Tuition Fee, and guarantees the student a place in the selected Programme and is non-refundable.
Caution Money
On registration for a programme, students are required to pay one-off Caution Money of HK$400. The Caution Money remains in the College under the student’s name and may be used by the College to cover:
- Any unpaid bills or expenses incurred by the student;
- Part or all of any graduation fee incurred by the student.
Note:
All Fees paid are non-refundable.
Scholarship & Bursaries
YCCECE offers various scholarships and bursaries for students with outstanding academic achievements or demonstrated financial need. Students are welcome to contact our Admissions Office for more details.
Career Prospect
- Teaching positions in international and local kindergartens/schools and child care centres, special schools and other educational settings
- Exclusive 1-year employment opportunities at Yew Chung International Schools in Hong Kong / Mainland China through “Yew Chung / Yew Wah Teachers of Tomorrow Scheme”
- Other jobs such as children book publishers and education officers in Government
Qualification Framework (QF) Information
- QR Level: 4
- QR Registration Number: 18/000466/L4
- Registration Validity Period: 29/06/2018 - 31/08/2026
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Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
Overview
The Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE) programme aims to nurture world-class early childhood educators who are knowledgeable in contemporary and international ECE theories and practices and can be strong advocates for children and their families.
The BEdECE programme is a multi-entry programme, students can entry the programme at first year or third year, it provides great flexibility to students and supports those who pursue lifelong learning.
Those requiring pre-service training will acquire all four (4) ECE Professional Qualifications in Hong Kong, enabling them to be registered with the Education Bureau (EDB) and Social Welfare Department (SWD). Those who are already ECE practitioners in the field can also pursue in-service training via a top-up degree (Year 3 entry), paving the way towards Kindergarten Principal certification.
Programme Features
100% English Medium of Instruction environment
All programmes are taught in English, except for selected courses that offer Chinese stream. It provides ample opportunities for students to practise and raise their English proficiency which gives them a competitive edge for further study or employment.
Graduates of the programme are:
- Registered as Kindergarten Teacher by Education Bureau
- Registered as Child Care Worker and Child Care Supervisor by Social Welfare Department
- Qualified as Special Child Care Worker by Social Welfare Department
- Met the academic requirement as kindergarten principal
Choice of Concentrations in Senior Years
Besides the general ECE concentration, full-time BEdECE students will select their specialisation from the four concentrations when they enter to Year 2. Students will take four courses in their chosen concentrations.
This aims to strengthen their expertise in a particular subject, give them competitive edge for employment when they graduate, and paves their way to becoming ECE experts.
Click here for the Choice of Concentrations:
Special Education Needs (SEN) concentration
- Current Trends in Inclusion
- Instructional Strategies for Children with Multiple Disabilities
- Intervention Strategies for Supporting Children’s Communication Skills
- Developing Life Skills: Assistive Technology for Young Children with Physical Disabilities
Infant and Toddler Education and Care (INTOD) concentration
- Child Development in the Context of Families, Schools and Communities
- Assessment Purposes and Approaches for Describing Infants and Toddlers in their Environments
- Curriculum and Intentional Planning of Interventions for Infants and Toddlers
- Collaborative Leadership for Infant-Toddler Systems
Innovations and New Literacies (INL) concentration- Nature and Living
- Play and Learning in the 21st Century
- Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
- New Literacies in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL) concentration
- Language Acquisition
- Understanding Chinese Language Learning in Young Children
- Pedagogy in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
- Curriculum and Teaching Material Design for TCSL
Practicum and Advanced Practicum
The 8-week Practicum and 8-week Advanced Practicum provide opportunities for students to be placed in different Early Childhood Education settings to polish observation and hands-on skills.
Students have the opportunities to conduct their Practicum in international kindergartens, local kindergartens, or kindergartens in special education settings.
Leverageing the strong Yew Chung Yew Wah network, students of YCCECE have the exclusive opportunity to have their Practicum in Yew Chung International School.
Capstone Project
Students in their final year will take the Capstone Project in the last term of the Programme. The Project will be conducted in an early childhood education setting where they will be engaged in in-depth action research on real-life ECE-related issues. Students may choose different ECE settings such as schools, children hospitals, non-government organisations etc.
Admission Requirement
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YearRequirementYear 1 Entry
HKDSE 332A2
Including Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language, Level 2 in Mathematics, “Attained” (A) in Citizenship and Social Development, plus Level 2 in one elective/ “Attained” in one Applied Learning subject
OROther alternative qualifications
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)
- Grade E or above in 2 AL subjects or equivalent AS-Level subjects in HKALE; and
- AS in Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture; and
- 5 subjects at Grade E or above in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) including English Language and Chinese Language
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtained the IB Diploma with a minimum score of 24 including 3 higher level and 3 standard level subjects and a Level 4 in English Language
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level / International A-Level
- Grade E in 2 AL subjects; or
- 1 AL plus 2 AS subjects; and
- Grade E in English Language at A/AS Level or Grade C in English Language for GCE O Level/GCSE/IGCCSE
Other Qualifications
Other equivalent qualifications including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside Hong Kong
Pass the admission interview
Tuition fees
4-Year Full-Time
Year Tuition Fee (2025/26) After deducting NMTSS^ Year 1 HK$95,420 HK$60,300 Year 2 HK$95,420 HK$60,300 Year 3 HK$107,340 HK$72,220 Year 4 HK$107,340 HK$72,220 ^Eligible students will receive subsidy amount of $35,120 per year (2025/26)
Eligible students enrolled in the full-time self-financing Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by the College (year one or year three entry) will be provided with a non-means-tested annual subsidy of HK$35,120 for academic year 2025/26. The annual subsidy may be adjusted each academic year by the Education Bureau.
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Note for non-local students
*Non-local (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, or Overseas) students should contact our Admissions Office for details on tuition fees: admissions@yccece.edu.hk
Eligibility
(i) Attained “3322” in HKDSE when they are enrolled in eligible self-financing first-year-first degree programmes; or
(ii) Attained Grade E in at least 2 AL subjects or equivalent (1 AL counted as 2 AS-Level subjects) and Grade E in Use of English and Chinese Language & Culture in HKALE when they are enrolled in eligible self-financing first-year-first degree programmes; or
(iii) Attained sub-degree qualifications (after completing locally-accredited sub-degree programmes in relevant disciplines) when they are enrolled in eligible self-financing top-up degree programmes.
Students holding a student visa or an entry permit issued by the Immigration Department for entry to Hong Kong for the purpose of education are not eligible for the non-means-tested annual subsidy.
Application Fee
The Application Fee is HK$150 and is non-refundable. Applications will not be considered until the Application Fee is received.
Registration Fee
A Registration Fee of HK$5,000 is payable upon accepting an offer of a place in the College. This Fee is credited towards the student’s payment of the College Tuition Fee, and guarantees the student a place in the selected Programme and is non-refundable.
Caution Money
On registration for a programme, students are required to pay one-off Caution Money of HK$400. The Caution Money remains in the College under the student’s name and may be used by the College to cover:
- Any unpaid bills or expenses incurred by the student;
- Part or all of any graduation fee incurred by the student.
Note
All Fees paid are non-refundable.
Scholarship & Bursaries
YCCECE offers various scholarships and bursaries for students with outstanding academic achievements or demonstrated financial need. Students are welcome to contact our Admissions Office for more details.
Career Prospect
- Teaching positions in international and local kindergartens/schools and child care centres, special schools and other educational settings
- Exclusive 1-year employment opportunities at Yew Chung International Schools in Hong Kong / Mainland China through “Yew Chung / Yew Wah Teachers of Tomorrow Scheme”
- More promotion opportunities such as coordinators / principals in schools
- Administration in NGOs, family and children’s agencies and other educational bodies
- Research opportunities in organisations and tertiary institutions
- Other jobs such as children book publishers and education officers in Government
Qualifcation Framework (QF) Information
QF Level: 5
QR Registration Number: 18/000441/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2028
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