Childcare Course for International Students

Our Childcare courses are designed for international students aiming to excel in early childhood education. Active Study ensures a comprehensive learning experience to foster skills in nurturing young minds. Australia's childcare sector is growing rapidly, creating consistent demand for qualified educators.

Childcare and early childhood education courses develop your understanding of child development, play-based learning, programming and planning, behaviour guidance, family partnership, and safety and wellbeing. You will study relevant legislation, including the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Significant supervised placement hours at approved childcare services are a mandatory component, giving you genuine experience working with children aged 0-12 years. You will build practical skills in observation, documentation, and inclusive practice.

Courses lead to a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - both essential qualifications for working legally in Australian childcare services.

Childcare qualifications for international students are offered at two levels. A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF Level 3) typically runs for around 6 to 12 months full-time, while a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (AQF Level 5) usually takes 1 to 2 years. As an indication only, vocational childcare courses commonly fall in the range of roughly AUD 8,000 to AUD 18,000 in total, with diploma programs generally sitting at the higher end. Exact tuition varies by provider, campus location and whether you study the certificate, the diploma, or a combined pathway.

Childcare is a popular field, so most registered providers schedule several intakes a year - commonly around February, April or May, July and October - which gives you flexibility to align your start date with your visa timeline and supervised placement requirements. Because mandatory placement hours form part of the qualification, your real duration can shift slightly depending on how placement is scheduled.

These figures are indicative and change over time. Active Study compares providers across our office network, confirms the current published fees, intake dates and placement arrangements, and helps you enrol in the qualification that best fits your career and migration goals.