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Curriculum

The New Zealand curriculum framework

Official policy for teaching, learning, and assessment in New Zealand schools is set out in the document The New Zealand Curriculum Framework (Ministry of Education, 1993) which outlines essential learning areas, essential skills, and attitudes and values.

The early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki is grounded on the same principles and provides a foundation for children to become confident and competent. During their school years they are able to build on their previous learning.

Each strand of the early childhood curriculum has a number of links with the essential learning areas and essential skills of The New Zealand Curriculum Framework.

This section contains links to other websites that may be of use.

Te Whāriki - the Ministry of Education's early childhood curriculum policy statement.

Te Kete Ipurangi – an initiative of the Ministry of Education. This website contains comprehensive information on the curriculum, including resources for both teachers and students.