Fast processing speed, high priority for student visas by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
2026
Total Tuition Fee79,520 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year19,880 AUD
Course Duration4.0 Year
(208 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Prepare to become an effective early childhood teacher and leader with our early childhood degree. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in teaching and pedagogy while fostering adaptability, critical thinking, and a future focused approach.Our course is tailored for educators aiming to meet the needs of modern early childhood services. You’ll explore the philosophies, principles, and practices of early childhood teaching, including how to integrate core discipline areas - language and literacy, mathematics, the arts, science, and health and well being - into engaging, play based learning programs.Through this program, you’ll further develop leadership and management capabilities, empowering you to lead diverse early childhood service types. Gain an in depth understanding of exemplary practices in areas such as:child developmentearly childhood pedagogy and playchild and family centred practiceslegal and regulatory complianceinclusive environmentsearly childhood leadershipAdditionally, you’ll build expertise in research methods, professional practice, project management, and effective communication.Upon graduation, you’ll be required to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an Early Childhood Teacher, enabling you to teach across a variety of early childhood settings.This nationally accredited program is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and meets the standards set by VIT for Early Childhood Teacher registration.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
3
Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
VIC
Campus:Lilydale Lakeside Campus - 1 Jarlo Dr Campus
Address:1 Jarlo Dr, Lilydale, VIC 3140
Postcode:3140
Campus:Box Hill Institute of TAFE - 465 Elgar Rd Campus
