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The Diploma in Physical Education (Primary) offers dual-level teacher preparation with teacher certification at the primary level, while Diploma in Education specialising in Mother Tongue languages and Diploma in Art/Music Education prepare student teachers to teach at the primary or secondary level. Diploma in Education Art/Music and Diploma in Home Economics* prepare the student teachers to teach at the secondary level.
NIE is ranked #3 in Asia and #8 globally for Education in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The Diploma programmes offered in specialist tracks are:
- Diploma in Education (Primary) (Chinese Language/Malay Language/Tamil Language) (Two-Year)
- Diploma in Education (Primary) (Chinese Language) (One-Year)
- Diploma in Education (Primary) (Tamil Language) (One-Year)
- Diploma in Education (Secondary) (Malay Language/Tamil Language) (Two-Year)*
- Diploma in Education (Secondary) (Art/Music) (Two-Year)*
- Diploma in Art/Music Education (Primary) (Two-Year)
- Diploma in Art/Music Education (Primary) (One-Year)
- Diploma in Art/Music Education (Secondary) (Two-Year)*
- Diploma in Art/Music Education (Secondary) (One-Year)*
- Diploma in Physical Education (Primary) (Two-Year)
- Diploma in Home Economics Education (Secondary) (One-Year)*
Generally, the Diploma programmes admit candidates who hold either GCE 'A' Levels or polytechnic diplomas. Candidates applying for the DISE should have one month relevant experience. For more information on the requirements, you may view the details here.
If you are interested in these programmes, look out for advertisements in the newspapers or on TV, or call the MOE hotline 6872 2220. Alternatively, you can submit your application on-line through the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/become-teachers/pri-sec-jc-ci/diploma-education/apply.