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NEL Framework 2022

Nurturing Early Learners: A Curriculum Framework for Preschool Education in Singapore (NEL Framework) sets the direction for quality teaching and learning of young children. It has been updated in 2022 according to the latest developments in ECE policy, practice and research, both locally and internationally. It continues to emphasise that preschool education is an important stage in a young child’s holistic development.

The National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC) offers training (fully funded by ECDA until February 2026) for eligible educators to understand and apply the key messages and principles in the NEL Framework.
  • L1 and L2 certified Beginning Early Years Educators to Deputy Centre Leaders, sign up here.
  • Centre Leaders, Senior Centre Leaders, Curriculum/Pedagogy Specialists and ECDA Fellows, sign up here.



iTeach Principles

NEL Framework 2022 continues to emphasise iTeach, an acronym for six principles to guide the planning, designing and facilitation of quality learning experiences for children. 

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Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and
Learning Dispositions

Values, social and emotional competencies and learning dispositions are three important aspects of children’s development that cut across all learning areas. They set the stage for character building, lifelong learning and learning to live harmoniously with others.

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