Certificate in Learning Through Play

The Bright Sparks course has a strong focus on play as a natural way in which kindergarten-aged students learn.

The new ‘Learning Through Play’ distance course will introduce you to a number of different play-based approaches to teaching your very young learners and help you decide what is achievable in your own classroom. You will discover new ways to make your lessons engaging and motivating while still focusing on meeting course aims.


Course duration: six weeks

Group size: Up to 20 participants

Delivery: Online via Motivis, our academic learning platform

Certification: 20-hour Teacher Training Certificate

Assessment: Reflective journal and interview with tutor


By the end of this course, you will be better able to:

How to apply

China Own Teachers

If you work for a China Own school, then you need to apply to this course through OMNI People. (Your application will not be processed if you apply through MS Forms.) See the link here for a guide to this process: Distance Course Application Guide.

China Franchise Teachers

If you work for a China Franchise school, then apply through the MS Forms link here: Distance Course Applications

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