Certificate in ECDE requirements [2024 Update]

Last updated on February 29th, 2024 at 07:39 am

In this article, we shall look at the current certificate in ECDE requirements in case you are planning to become an ECDE teacher and you’re not sure whether you’re qualified for the course – and you did not get the grades required to do a diploma in early childhood education in Kenya

Current Certificate in ECDE requirements (minimum Certificate in ECDE qualifications)

Now, the current minimum requirements if you want to pursue a Certificate in Early Childhood Education(ECDE) in Kenya are as follows:

• KCSE mean grade : D+ (or above)
• Cluster subject requirements: You must also have a D+ (minimum) in KCSE in either English or Kiswahili.

More about ECDE certificate requirements in Kenya

Please note that you may need to write K.N.E.C. proficiency certificate exam just before you’re allowed to write the final early childhood education certificate exam if you had D or D- in KCSE.

So the above are the current certificate in early childhood education in Kenya minimum qualifications, regardless of where (the college) you’re taking the course.

Having looked at the least qualifications for certificate in ECDE course in Kenya, let us now look at where you can study for early childhood education courses in Kenya (certificate level) – and many of these colleges also teach Diploma in ECDE so you can still progress to the Diploma here.

So below are some of the ECDE colleges you can consider when shopping for a college to study in as long as you have met the previously outlined  certificate in ECDE qualifications in Kenya

Early Childhood Education certificate cost

The actual cost of doing Early Childhood Education certificate in Kenya varies from one college to the next.

To point you in the right direction, below is the fee structure of some of the best ECDE colleges in Kenya:

Early Childhood Education certificate cost at MIT Teachers College in Machakos

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Early Childhood Education certificate cost at KCA University 

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Early Childhood Education certificate cost at Chuka University

Tuition Fees Only: Kshs. 15,000 per semester (for 3 semesters)- Here you can choose to study  Full Time, Evenings,  or during Weekends

*There are other administrative fees that you need to pay – you can just apply here to get more information

How long does it take to get a certificate in early childhood education

The Certificate course in ECDE is, in general, a two-year course so you will be in college for about 2 years – I should add that there are colleges that will see you finish the course in 1 and ½ years (for example, MIT Teachers College in Machakos).

Of course, by the time you complete the course, you will have obtained the essential knowledge and skills to help you teach young kids up to around age six. 

Remember the course tackles a wide variety of topics from child development, basic mathematics, languages, child rights, classroom management, psychology, all the way to early childhood education (ECE) theory and practice.

In fact, you cannot be awarded the final certificate in ECDE until you do teaching practice (and be assessed)

When are Certificate in ECDE Intakes in Kenya?

Admission Timelines are as follows (they vary from one school to the next so it could be wise to reach out to the college/university direct if you’re unsure about the joining dates):

Full-Time Students

January, September, and May of every year.

Part-Time, Holiday-Based, And Work-Based Students

April, December,  And August Of Every Year 

Who is the course best for?

• Untrained Early education Teacher 
• Children Trainers 
• Life coaches
• Early Childhood Caregivers
• Instructional Assistants in Early education schools
• Caregivers in  Early education Schools
• Form 4 leavers with a passion for kids 

And I recommend that you consider upgrading your certificate to a Diploma because there are more opportunities for Diploma holders even in ECDE colleges in Kenya teaching certificates (they often need tutors)

More importantly, the ministry is proposing to phase out the certificate and only have a Diploma in ECDE as the minimum qualification to be eligible for  TSC Number..and that probably explains why some of the colleges that were previously offering ECDE certificate in Kenya have discontinued the programme.

Certificate in ECDE requirements – Recap

The minimum requirements for a Certificate in Early Childhood Education(ECDE) in Kenya are as follows:

• KCSE mean grade : D+ (or above)
• Cluster subject requirements: You must also have a D+ (minimum) in KCSE in either English or Kiswahili.

Bear in mind that you may need to write K.N.E.C. proficiency certificate exam just before you’re allowed to write the final early childhood education certificate exam if you had D or D- in KCSE.

UPDATE: The ministry has since discontinued the Certificate in ECDE in Kenya so you can do a Diploma (which, as mentioned previously, needs a C plain (in KCSE) and above to be admitted.

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