Nurturing the Future of Early Childhood Education
SUSS is strengthening the field of early childhood education (ECE) in Singapore by developing practitioners and leaders committed to nurturing children’s holistic growth in their first 6 years of life. Recognising the vital role of quality ECE in shaping children’s lifelong outcomes, the university offers a range of learning pathways for ECE professionals seeking to advance their expertise. Specialised undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, in both English and Chinese, are available full- or part-time.
Explore Our Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Full-time)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Part-time)
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Chinese Language Education 学前华文教育学士学位
Postgraduate Programmes
Master of Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Chinese) 学前教育硕士课程 (华文）
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Curriculum
Enrol in SUSS's Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Curriculum today! View details on programme admission, eligibility, fees, curriculum, and career prospects here.
Opinion Pieces by Faculty Members
Smart toys for kids bring excitement – but also raise some tough questions
Dr G Kaveri, The Straits Times, Opinion, 2 February 2026
Outdoor learning experience workshop preschool tamil teachers
Dr G Kaveri, Tamil Murasu, Interview, 23 July 2025
Can you bully-proof your child?
Dr G Kaveri, The Straits Times, Opinion, 25 May 2025
Is there a ‘right fit’ when choosing a pre-school for your child?
Dr Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 4 February 2025
Play is good for grown-ups, too
A/P Sirene Lim, The Straits Times, Opinion, 13 July 2024
Are Singapore children overscheduled during school holidays?
Dr Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 16 June 2024
What more can be done to protect children from abuse at childcare centres?
Ms Melissa Goh-Karssen, The Straits Times, Opinion, 6 June 2024
Pre-school admission only the first step in helping kids from disadvantaged families
A/P Sirene Lim and Dr Cynthia Lim, The Straits Times Online, Opinion, 13 November 2023
Childcare abuse allegations: Public pressure must not lead to knee-jerk reactions
Parents, do you know how to play with your children?
Dr Cynthia Lim, CNA, Commentary, 30 December 2022
Improving S’pore’s preschool sector is everyone's business. Here's what needs to be done
A/P Sirene Lim, TODAY Online, Commentary, 12 July 2022
How the sun, parents and grandparents can help prevent myopia among children
Dr G Kaveri, TODAY Online, Commentary, 5 July 2022
‘I lost my holidays’: Helping children voice and deal with disappointment during Covid-19
Dr Cynthia Lim, TODAY, Commentary, 21 June 2021
Getting kids ready for primary school has to start even before they attend pre-school
Dr G Kaveri, CNA, Commentary, 17 April 2021
Don’t let your children’s emotional health take a backseat during Covid-19
Dr Cynthia Lim and Dr G Kaveri, TODAY, Commentary, 29 May 2020
Long-neglected but now in the spotlight, Singapore’s pre-school sector
A/P Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 15 September 2019
Hong Kong and Shenzhen showed us what quality early childhood education looks like
Yang Weipeng and A/P Sirene Lim, CNA, Commentary, 26 May 2019