Specialist Diploma in Special Needs Education

Provided by Arium School of Arts & Sciences

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Awarded by Arium School of Arts & Sciences


Course introduction

Introduction


The phrase ‘special educational needs’ refers to kids who have understanding problems or disabilities that formulate it harder for them to be taught than most children of the same age. In ASAS, we provide you the techniques and methods on enhancing your skills in treating the special needs students. You learn how to work with children or youths who have mixture of disabilities; understand the various teaching methods to assist these children for better living; and how to work closely with the parents to update the progression and promote learning from home.

Potential Career Path in following industry: Special Need Assistant & Teachers, Counselors, Teaching assistants, Teachers in Pre-school, Kindergarten to Secondary level, Childcare worker.


 



Entry Requirements


Eligibility
Academic Requirements
  • Minimum 16 years old
  • 2 GCE ’O’ Level passes (minimum Grade C6) in any subjects, (OR)
  • Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent, (OR)
  • WSQ Certificate (any framework), (OR)
  • Mature Students (minimum 30 years old with 8 years of working experience)
Language Requirements
  • Language proficiency:
    • GCE O Level English C6 and above
    • or minimum IELTS 5.5
    • or PTEA 45
    • or WPLN level 5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


Structure and Duration
  • 8 Modules
  • Minimum 12 months, Part-time
  • 2 evenings per week, 6.45pm – 9.15pm
  • Full-time study is not available



Fees & Funding


Funding / Grants
  • Skillsfuture Credit
  • Skills Development Fund
  • Other grants: Student Grant

If you apply for our Special Needs Education program, you can receive grants of up to S$200 for Specialist Diplomas.
SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture credits of up to S$500.
Additional Government Subsidies: Singaporeans and PRs may receive additional Government subsidies of up to 70%.
Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA): Singaporeans aged 21 to 30 may use their PSEA to offset up to S$3,420, if available, of their course fees.
For miscellaneous fees, kindly refer to the Payment of Fees page.
Leave us a message or give us a call at 6338 0727 to find out more about your eligibility for the above!

 

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