Early Childhood Education
Early childhood is defined as the period from birth to eight years old. But in practice, from two to five years old. A time of remarkable brain growth, these years lay the foundation for subsequent learning and development.
UNESCO advocates for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs that attend to health, nutrition, security and learning which provide for children’s holistic development. It organized the first World Conference on ECCE in September 2010, which culminated in the adoption of a global action agenda for ECCE called Moscow Framework for Action and Cooperation: Harnessing the Wealth of Nations. As a follow-up to the World Conference, UNESCO works in partnership with Member States, partners and other stakeholders to encourage timely and effective implementation of the Moscow Framework so that all young children develop their potential to the fullest.
The benefits of early childhood education are numerous and include elements of socialization, concept of cooperation, holistic development, enthusiasm for lifelong learning, the value of education through experience, respect, teamwork, resilience, concentration, patience, confidence and self-esteem, exposure to diversity, among others.
Enroll your children with us today and set them off on a path to a fabulous start in education.
US vs. UK
Age/Grade/Year equivalents as used at Fulbright College in Rome, ITALY
| Age | US (FBC) grade system | UK year system |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or 3 years old by 31 August | Nursery | Pre-reception |
| 4 years old by 31 August | K1 (Pre-Kindergarten) | Reception |
| 5 years old by 31 August | K2 (Kindergarten) | Year 1 |
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