Undergraduate Diploma in Early Years Education
Malta Leadership Institute · MQF 5 · Education & Teaching · 60 weeks · Part-time · Starts 21/01/2027
Get QualifiedMySkillsApply by 4 January 2027
After funding
€460
Level
MQF 5 – Undergraduate diploma/certificate
Duration
Full Time: 6 months; Part Time: 6-8 months (subject to changes due to public holidays, Christmas, and summer recess) · Full-time or part-time
Delivery
Not stated
Entry requirements
A-levels or equivalent (MQF 4)
Next intake: Oct 2026From the college's website – dates can change, so confirm with the college.
Full entry requirements
Candidates need a full MQF level 4 qualification in Early Childhood Education plus SEC/O-level passes in Mathematics, English and Maltese, OR 2 A-level and 2 Intermediate passes including 2 of Mathematics/English/Maltese plus an SEC pass in the remaining subject; RPL process available for those lacking formal qualifications.
How to claim your funding, step by step · what to have ready and the details for the form
Your application pack
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
Apply after you finish – within 12 months of completing the course, online through the Get Qualified portal using your e-ID. You can make up to 4 applications in any 5 years.
Have these ready to upload
After approval
You'll get a Tax Credit Certificate in the portal. Check whether the credit already shows on your income tax statement; if not, send the Commissioner for Revenue an adjustment form and the RA10 form with copies of the certificates. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to 15 years.Details for the form
- Institute
- IDEA College
- Course
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- Level
- MQF 5
- Course fee
- €2,500 (full price, Maltese/EU students)
- Expected tax credit
- €1,750
- Start date
- from your acceptance letter
- Completion date
- from your certificate
In the portal, choose the institute and the course from the lists – the names above should match what you see there.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.
Similar courses
Undergraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
CC Education Academy · MQF 5 · Education & Teaching · 9 months · Part-time · Online
Get Qualified
After funding
€420
Undergraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
IDEA College · MQF 5 · Education & Teaching · 9-11 months · Full-time or part-time
Get Qualified
After funding
€1,350
Undergraduate Diploma in Education (Facilitating and Adapting Education for Students with Diverse Needs)
Malta Leadership Institute · MQF 5 · Education & Teaching · 55 weeks · Part-time
Get QualifiedMySkills
After funding
€550
| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Diploma in Early Years Education Malta Leadership InstituteGet QualifiedMySkills Apply by 4 January 2027 | MQF 5 | 60 weeks · Part-time · Starts 21/01/2027 | €2,300 | €460 |
 Undergraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care CC Education AcademyGet Qualified | MQF 5 | 9 months · Part-time · Online | €1,400 | €420 |
 Undergraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education IDEA CollegeGet Qualified | MQF 5 | 9-11 months · Full-time or part-time | €4,500 | €1,350 |
Undergraduate Diploma in Education (Facilitating and Adapting Education for Students with Diverse Needs) Malta Leadership InstituteGet QualifiedMySkills | MQF 5 | 55 weeks · Part-time | €2,750 | €550 |