Diploma in Pre-School Education (Government Syllabus)
Gain a government-approved preschool teaching qualification in just one year
An opportunity for students soon after G.C.E O/L (or A/L) to obtain a government approved Teaching qualification in One year. With more and more private Pre Schools & International schools being opened around the Island, there is demand for qualified teachers.
Universal Guidance Institute created a platform for this course to be expanded in the Tamil medium as well as English medium for the first time.
Comprehensive course with practical’s and internship give the learner to become specialized in Montessori and or Primary Teaching. It is also ideal for Mothers to have an insight of learning the scientific way of child growth and developments.
COURSE BENEFITS:
- Government approved certificate. (W & C Ministry)
- Recognized certificate for Pre School Teacher registration.
- Recognized certificate for Pre School registration.
- Foreign Ministry attestation.
- To combine with Diploma in Montessori A.M.I. Method @ UGI.
- To combine with Diploma in Teacher Education @ UGI.

Credits
30
Time to Complete
1 Year
DIPLOMA LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 5 Credits for any subjects in the G.C.E (O/L) inclusive of Language & Mathematics or its Equivalent.
Entry requirements may be different based on the applicant’s purpose of joining for this course.
COURSE BENEFITS
COURSE BENEFITS:
- Government approved certificate. (W & C Ministry)
- Recognized certificate for Pre School Teacher registration.
- Recognized certificate for Pre School registration.
- Foreign Ministry attestation.
- To combine with Diploma in Montessori A.M.I. Method @ UGI.
- To combine with Diploma in Teacher Education @ UGI.
MEDIUM
English, Tamil & Sinhala.
STUDY MODE
ON-LINE or ON-CAMPUS.
Duration | Standard Intake | |||
12 Months | January | April | July | October |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Before completion:
- Trainee Teacher in a Pre School / Day Care.
- Trainee Teacher for Grade 1 & 2.
After completion
- Class Teacher for Pre School / Day Care.
- Class Teacher for Primary Grades 1 & 2.
- Teacher-in charge of Montessori.
- To become the owner of a Montessori.
COURSE FEE
COURSE FEE:
All Inclusive fee | Full Cash Payment | Installment plan |
SLR 60,000/= | SLR 54,000/- | 5,000/- x 12 |
DISCOUNTS
- Full payment discount – 10% discount on course Fee.
- Additional course discount – Rs.5, 000/- discount on the additional course.