Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) proudly announces that its Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) (PGDE(ECE)) Programme has received formal recognition from the Social Welfare Department as equivalent to One-Year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work (SCCW).
Professor Kerry Lee, President & Chair Professor of Child Development at YCCECE, stated, “We are proud to be the only institution in Hong Kong to offer a government-recognised Special Child Care Work Registration within our PGDE(ECE) Programme. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing exceptional training for future educators in early childhood development.”
Graduates of YCCECE’s PGDE(ECE) programme will now:
Be eligible to registration as:
- Qualified Kindergarten Teachers (Education Bureau)
- Child Care Workers (Social Welfare Department)
- Child Care Supervisors (Social Welfare Department)
- Special Child Care Workers (Social Welfare Department)
Graduates can pursue further study at Master’s and/or Doctoral Degree programmes in ECE and related disciplines as the most direct extension and upgrading in their own area of specialism. With 3 years teaching experience in kindergarten, graduates are also qualified to enrol in the Certification Course for Kindergarten Principals approved by the EDB.
YCCECE’s distinguished local and international teaching team brings a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives to the classroom. The programme emphasises hands-on learning through our extensive Professional Integrated Learning and Practicum placements, bridging theory and practice to ensure that participants are fully prepared for their future careers.
“Our extensive network within the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network allows participants to access a wide array of international and local kindergarten internship opportunities, including the Yew Chung Yew Wah Teachers of Tomorrow Scheme.” Professor Lee added. “This experience enables them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, developing essential skills for a successful career in early childhood education.”