🏛️ Institution: NAITA – National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority
🎓 Award: NVQ Certificate – Preschool Teacher (Level 4)
⏱️ Duration: 1 Year
📋 Sector: Early Childhood and Community Development
✅ Min. Qualification: G.C.E. O/L passes required
👤 Age: 16–35 years
💰 Fee: Free / Subsidised | Nipun Saviya allowance available
🌐 Apply: naita.gov.lk | ☎️ +94 11 2 888782
The NAITA Preschool Teacher Course is a one-year NVQ Level 4 programme that equips aspiring early childhood educators with the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to deliver quality education and care to children aged 2–6 years. With Sri Lanka placing increasing emphasis on early childhood development, qualified preschool teachers are in demand across government, private, and international preschools islandwide.
What You Will Learn
- Child development theories and early childhood psychology
- Play-based learning, activity planning, and curriculum design for ages 2–6
- Language development, storytelling, and literacy foundations
- Creative arts, music, movement, and drama for young children
- Numeracy concepts and early mathematics activities
- Child health, nutrition, hygiene, and safety in the classroom
- Classroom management, child behaviour, and positive discipline techniques
- Parent and community engagement strategies
- Special needs awareness and inclusive education basics
Career Opportunities
- Preschool / Kindergarten Teacher
- Day Care Centre Teacher
- Early Childhood Development Worker
- Government Preschool Teacher
- International Preschool Teacher (Overseas)
- Preschool Centre Manager (with experience)
- Child Care Worker
- Self-employed Preschool Owner / Operator
Entry Requirements
- Age 16–35 years (above 35 with special approval)
- G.C.E. O/L passes required
- Sri Lankan citizen
- A genuine interest in working with young children
📞 Apply Now
Website: www.naita.gov.lk
Phone: +94 11 2 888782 | Email: info@naita.gov.lk
Address: No. 971, Sri Jayewardenepura Mawatha, Welikada, Rajagiriya