Fees & payments

Flexible Payment Options

There's no need to pay everything upfront. Here's how you can make your qualification affordable.

Monthly Instalment Plan

Split your course fee into equal monthly payments over the duration of your course — so the cost fits around your income, not the other way around.

No interest or hidden charges
Payments aligned to your course duration
No credit check required
Cancel within the 14-day guarantee window for a full refund

Example monthly prices:

CourseDurationMonthly FeeLevel 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner12 months£69/monthLevel 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)9 months£49/monthLevel 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare18 months£59/monthLevel 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)12 months£89/monthLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People's Services18 months£99/monthLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare18 months£99/month

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner · 12 months£69/mo

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) · 9 months£49/mo

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare · 18 months£59/mo

Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) · 12 months£89/mo

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People's Services · 18 months£99/mo

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare · 18 months£99/mo

Employer Funding

Many learners pay nothing out of pocket — their employer covers the cost through a staff training budget. This is especially common in nurseries, children's homes, and care settings.

How to ask your employer and what Nicole can provide →

Fast Track

Want to qualify in 2–5 months instead of the standard duration? Fast Track uses the same payment options — pay upfront or in monthly instalments over your chosen study period. Same certificate, faster pace.

Learn more about Fast Track →

Awarding Body Fee

Every course carries a separate awarding body fee charged directly by ICQ or NCFE — the organisations that issue your official certificate. This is not included in the course fee and is paid once at registration.

Fee by course:

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner~£124.5 (NCFE CACHE)Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)~£22 (ICQ)Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare~£152 (NCFE CACHE)Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)~£150 (NCFE CACHE)Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People's Services~£80 (ICQ)Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare~£187 (NCFE CACHE)

Example — total cost for Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator):

Course fee (12 months)£1,068Awarding body fee (NCFE CACHE)~£150Total~£1,218Or spread the course fee over 12 months at £89/month + the one-off awarding body fee at registration.

Exact awarding body fees are confirmed at enrolment and are subject to change by ICQ/NCFE. Figures above are approximate.

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Start your course and if it's not right for you within the first 14 days, let Nicole know and you'll receive a full refund — no questions asked. See our refund policy →

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