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Diploma in Teaching Special Needs Education

This Diploma in Teaching Special Needs Education is rooted in the diverse needs of children with special needs in the Sri Lankan, South Asian, and Western contexts. While Western and South Asian methods provide various approaches for addressing special needs education, the Sri Lankan context has unique challenges that need to be understood and addressed. Children with special needs in Sri Lanka often face significant barriers in accessing appropriate education and support.

This diploma aims to bridge the gap by integrating both Western and South Asian methodologies and local strategies, thereby equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children with special needs effectively. By blending these approaches, the program will be tailored to meet the specific needs of Sri Lankan students, ensuring that educators are well-prepared to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. Therefore, teachers who complete this diploma will be equipped to work anywhere in the world.

Course Details: Diploma in Teaching Special Needs Education Programme

  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Delivery : Physical
  • Study Model : Semester Mode
  • Installment plans: Up to 8 months
  • Course Fee : Click Here
  • Duration :
    12 Months
  • Intakes : March / September
  • Language : English
  • Branches : Nugegoda / Wattala

Entry Requirements:

  • 6 Passes in O/L
  • 2 Passes in A/L (Recommended)

*Students who do not meet the above subject requirements may be eligible through an aptitude test or conditional entry.

Career Pathways : Teaching at International Schools (including Lyceum International Schools)

Educational Progression : Bachelor of Teaching / Education (*conditions apply based on Institutional requirements)

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A 12-month undergraduate diploma rooted in the diverse needs of children with special needs in Sri Lankan, South Asian, and Western contexts. It blends Western and South Asian methodologies with local strategies so graduates can teach anywhere in the world.

12 months, semester mode, with intakes in March and September, taught in English.

6 passes at O/Level including Mathematics and a 'B' pass for English, plus 2 passes at A/Level (recommended).

At Lyceum Campus branches in Nugegoda and Wattala.

It integrates Western and South Asian methodologies with strategies tailored to the specific challenges faced by children with special needs in Sri Lanka, equipping teachers to work in both local and international contexts.

Teach at international schools (including Lyceum International Schools), with progression possible to a Bachelor of Teaching / Education, subject to institutional requirements.

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