Early Years

Introduction to courses

International School Brunei (ISB) has been involved in training adults in early childhood care and education since 2002.

Courses are offered in Bandar Seri Begawan and at Kuala Belait. Courses are offered on a part time basis, which include weekly tutorials and practice in classrooms.

Courses offered at ISB are Australian courses recognized by the Australian National Training Framework and validated by Sunshine Coast TAFE, based in Brisbane.

Courses are offered at two levels:

Ø  Certificate III in Children’s Services

Ø  Diploma in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Children’s Services

This qualification enables adults to work at assistant level within a wide range of services including child care centers, kindergartens, family day care and after school care.

 Entry at Certificate level is dependent on completion of Form 5 schooling and a good command of spoken and written English.

Diploma in Children’s Services

This qualification enables adults to take charge at supervisory level. In Australia this may be as a Director of a childcare center. Internationally, Diploma holders may be employed as Kindergarten teachers or group leaders.

Entry at Diploma level is dependent on completion of Certificate III (or equivalent).

Diploma in Children’s Services is accredited by the Brunei Ministry of Education.

Children’s Services Courses

Courses offered in Children’s Services provide qualifications enabling adults to work within the childcare field.

Certificate III in Children’s Services (entry point September 2012)

This qualification enables adults to work at assistant level within a wide range of services including child care centers, kindergartens and after school care. Students are required to complete 3 Terms (15 units) from September 2012 to June 2013.

The first cluster of six units is delivered as a Foundation Course (Term 1) (September – November), after which students can choose to continue in Term 2 (4 units) and Term 3 (5 units) to obtain the Certificate III in Children’s Services. First Aid is delivered as one of the Foundation Course units.

Delivery of units is via weekly tutorials, completion of assignments, self-study and practicum. Tutorials are usually two and half hour sessions once a week.

Practicum takes place within ISB’s Early Childhood classrooms, working with children aged 2-5years. Students work alongside teachers and assistants for a minimum of 30 working days during the course. Students must complete evidence of practice to support theory learnt in tutorials.

Diploma in Children’s Services

Once the certificate is completed, students are able to continue with the Diploma in Children’s Services. Students are required to undertake 18 units at Diploma level. Delivery of units is similar to Certificate level though study is in greater depth. Units are delivered over 18 months (from September onwards). Practicum commitment is a minimum of 50 days over this period.

This qualification enables adults to take charge at supervisory level. In Australia this may be as a Director of a childcare centre Internationally, Diploma holders may be employed as Kindergarten teachers or group leaders.

The Diploma in Children’s Services may be credited against a degree in Early Childhood or Bachelor of Teaching (Between 1-2 years depending on course/university).

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Contact Information

For enquiries contact Sheila Crocker at 2330608, Fax no: 2337446 or send email to scrocker@isb.edu.bn