Gold Coast, QLD • Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Courses in Gold Coast

Q: Is Gold Coast eligible for regional post-study work visa extensions?

Yes. Gold Coast is classified as a Designated Regional Area (Category 2 - Major Regional Centre) . International students who graduate from a campus in Gold Coast qualify for 1 additional year (or up to 2 years) on their Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and gain 5 extra points towards Australian Permanent Residency.

Q: What are the top universities and institutions for Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast?

Leading registered CRICOS providers offering Early Childhood Education programs in Gold Coast include Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd, Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd, Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty Ltd, KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD .

Q: What are the career and permanent residency (PR) prospects for Early Childhood Education graduates in Gold Coast?

Early Childhood Education qualifications offer strong career prospects in Gold Coast and across Australia. Occupations in this discipline are featured on the Critical Shortage (MLTSSL) , opening pathways to Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

State: Queensland • Living Cost: $360 - $500 / week

Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)

Explore 112 accredited CRICOS-registered early childhood education degrees and vocational courses in Gold Coast. Compare university tuition fees, qualification levels, and post-study work visa rights.

Total Courses

112

CRICOS Early Childhood courses

Average Total Fee

$12,816

Across all qualifications

Lowest Course Fee

$4,900

Affordable options

Post-Study Visa

+1 Yr Regional

Subclass 485 work rights

Location & Visa Advantage

Studying Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast (QLD)

Because Gold Coast is a Designated Regional Area (Category 2 - Major Regional Centre), international graduates completing at least 2 academic years of study in Gold Coast qualify for an extra 1 year on their Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visa and 5 bonus migration points for Australian Permanent Residency.

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Top Institutions for Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast

Leading registered providers

Registered Australian universities and higher education institutions offering accredited early childhood education programs in Gold Coast.

Institution Name	Location	Courses	Campus Type	Explore
Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02615G • Private	ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03623M • Private	Redland Bay, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02483D • Private	FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD CRICOS: 03515D • Private	Southport, QLD	4 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Cairns College of English Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03251A • Private	CAIRNS, QLD	4 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Educare Training Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03669G • Private	BRISBANE, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
TAFE Queensland CRICOS: 03020E • Government	South Brisbane, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
Australian Frontline Training College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03605B • Private	Fortitude Valley, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
EIM International Training Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03220G • Private	Southport, QLD	4 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Imperial Institute QLD Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04359C • Private	BRISBANE CITY, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →

Early Childhood Education Courses by Degree Level in Gold Coast

Distribution of early childhood education course offerings across academic levels.

Qualification

Certificate III

45 courses

Qualification

Diploma

35 courses

Accredited Early Childhood Education Courses in Gold Coast

Showing 30 courses

Verified CRICOS-registered courses with full tuition fee schedules and duration details.

Course Name & Code	Institution	Level & Duration	Work Placement	Estimated Total Fee
Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) CRICOS: 097813E	Gold Coast Learning Centre Pty Ltd SURFERS PARADISE, QLD	Diploma 16 Weeks	—	$4,900
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 108009E	Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD	Certificate III 1.1 Years (58 wks)	—	$6,060
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119768H	Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD	Certificate III 1.1 Years (58 wks)	—	$6,060
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 110065A	Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd Redland Bay, QLD	Certificate III 24 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$6,150
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119777G	Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd Redland Bay, QLD	Certificate III 24 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$6,150
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 107920D	Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty Ltd FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$7,000
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119767J	Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty Ltd FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$7,000
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 106734C	KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD Southport, QLD	Certificate III 38 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$7,600
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119627K	KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD Southport, QLD	Certificate III 38 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$7,600
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 108263B	Cairns College of English Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$8,800
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119607C	Cairns College of English Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$8,800
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 108587D	Educare Training Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Certificate III 30 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$8,900
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119636J	Educare Training Institute of Australasia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Certificate III 30 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$8,900
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 108008F	Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD	Diploma 1.6 Years (85 wks)	—	$9,200
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 118920B	Brisbane College of Australia Pty Ltd ADELAIDE STREET BRISBANE, QLD	Diploma 1.6 Years (85 wks)	—	$9,200
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 109391H	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate III 51 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$9,600
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119596A	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate III 51 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$9,600
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 112459M	Australian Frontline Training College Pty Ltd Fortitude Valley, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$9,750
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119631C	Australian Frontline Training College Pty Ltd Fortitude Valley, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$9,750
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 106735B	KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD Southport, QLD	Diploma 1.1 Years (56 wks)	Integrated WIL	$9,900
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 118618H	KKTC EDUCATION PTY LTD Southport, QLD	Diploma 1.1 Years (56 wks)	Integrated WIL	$9,900
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 107210A	EIM International Training Pty Ltd Southport, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$10,250
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 118923K	EIM International Training Pty Ltd Southport, QLD	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$10,250
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119770C	EIM International Training Pty Ltd Southport, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$10,250
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 107902F	Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD	Certificate III 1.1 Years (56 wks)	Integrated WIL	$10,300
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119659B	Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD	Certificate III 1.1 Years (56 wks)	Integrated WIL	$10,300
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 109290B	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Diploma 51 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$12,000
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 118592B	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Diploma 51 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$12,000
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 117827G	Imperial Institute QLD Pty Ltd BRISBANE CITY, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$12,500
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS: 119693M	Imperial Institute QLD Pty Ltd BRISBANE CITY, QLD	Certificate III 1 Year (52 wks)	Integrated WIL	$12,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Early Childhood Education courses cost in Gold Coast?

Estimated total course fees for Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast average around $12,816, starting from $4,900 for vocational or undergraduate qualifications. Tuition fees vary based on university ranking, degree level (Bachelor vs Masters), and program duration.

Is Gold Coast eligible for regional post-study work visa extensions?

What are the top universities and institutions for Early Childhood Education in Gold Coast?

What are the career and permanent residency (PR) prospects for Early Childhood Education graduates in Gold Coast?