Early Years/Kindergarten Education Renewal Diploma Course
Course Details
Start Dates: Sept 2026, Oct 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, or Apr 2027
Duration: 2 years
Minimum requirement: High-school (completed class 12) final examinations: grade C or above in English, science and maths.
Desirable: Bachelor’s degree.
Teaching placements: Successful applicants must comply with all government legislation in relation to school placements.
Commitment: Assessment including attendance, class participation, written assignments, oral presentations, reflective practice, curriculum planning and teaching placements.
Award: Kindergarten Teaching Diploma in the Abiding Heart Education™ approach
Tuition Fee: £10,000 for the 2-year course
Application Fee: £85 payable upon submitting application form
The following payment plan is available for students:
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Annual payments of £5,000 for 2 years (2 payments x £5,000)
The following payment plan may be available for students with financial difficulties. Please contact admissions to enquire:
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Bi-annual (every 6 months) instalment of £2,700 for 2 years (4 payments x £2,700)
Additional processing fees apply to payment plans.
The tuition fees do not include the cost for art and crafts materials. Students are asked to cover the cost of arts and crafts materials independently.
Format
Students receive a blend of live teaching, in-person learning, and independent support:
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Livestream online classes
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In-person classes
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Recorded support lessons
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Independent study
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Tutorials
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Assignments
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Access to mentors
Time Commitment
Students typically receive 7–9 hours of live teaching each week, alongside additional independent study and support.
Across the year, this includes:
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Weekly classes: 28 weeks of regular live teaching
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Long weekends: 5 intensive weekends, with 12 hours of teaching each
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In-person intensive weeks: 2 intensive weeks, with 30 hours of teaching each
This structure combines regular weekly learning with focused intensive periods throughout the year, giving students both continuity and opportunities for deeper, immersive study.
This course is designed for individuals who are looking to study alongside part-time or full-time work. The course offers a degree of flexibility in scheduling, allowing learners to accommodate their studies around their existing work commitments, while also taking into account learners based in different time zones.
Course Description
Abiding Heart Education™ offers teachers and educators a transformative journey rooted in contemplative traditions. Combining meditation, transformational pedagogy, and developmental science, this approach nurtures the whole child—balancing head, heart, and hands. It fosters wisdom and compassion in kindergarten/early years and everyday life, supporting educators’ inner growth as they guide young learners.
Our two-year experiential curriculum encourages applying learning in daily life, helping educators rest their minds, create with their hands, and open their hearts—rekindling the natural wonder children carry.
We equip kindergarten/early years teachers and educators to create calm, nurturing environments that support children’s growth, confidence, and lifelong love of learning.
The course includes:
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Contemplative philosophy, meditation, and mindful practice
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Child development integrating contemplative insight and science
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Transformational pedagogy and curriculum design for kindergarten/early years
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Nurturing children’s wellbeing through compassionate care
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Building kind and supportive kindergarten/early years communities
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Creative arts, hands-on activities, and cultural heritage
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Teaching placements in your home community
Abiding Heart Education™ is more than a course—it’s a way of being that inspires presence, compassion, and joy for educators and students alike.
Individuals taking this training are required to attend all modules to receive a Teaching Diploma in the Abiding Heart Education™ approach.
If you need further information, please contact admissions: admissions@abidingheart.education
To apply, please click on the following link: Education Renewal Course Application Form
Click on the photo below for taste of our kindergarten curriculum:
Owl Baby