Ministry of Education, Singapore

Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework

The Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework guides quality preschool education for children aged four to six in Singapore, spanning N2, K1, and K2. It organises learning around key areas of development underpinned by essential values and social-emotional competencies, with a strong focus on nurturing children's curiosity and learning dispositions through purposeful play.

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How Superbuddy levels map to your settings

Superbuddy levelAgesLocal terms
Pre-Nursery2-3playgroup, N1, pre-nursery
Nursery3-4nursery, N2
KG4-6K1, K2, kindergarten

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