Fast processing speed, high priority for student visas by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
2026
Total Tuition Fee37,499 AUD
Course Duration1.0 Year
(52 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
As an early childhood teacher, you play a crucial role in building a strong educational foundation, inspiring curiosity, and a love for learning that benefits children throughout their lives. With a growing demand for skilled teachers, early childhood education offers strong job prospects and career growth. The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education will qualify you to be an early childhood teacher, to work in early childhood education and care services, long day care centres and kindergartens/preschools. This program covers key areas of early childhood education for ages birth to five years, including building a strong understanding of child development, curriculum and pedagogical practices. You will build your skills to design and implement engaging activities that stimulate children's imaginations and learning experiences. All courses also have an embedded focus on children's rights, to support your understanding of working with young children benefiting both their development and your teaching experience. This program includes 60 days professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings. The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is designed for those with a diploma and at least five years of professional experience, or prior completion of a non-education bachelor degree (AQF level 7).
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.
Scholarship
Scholarship for Academic Excellence for International Students
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.
