Brazil Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Brazil

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Brazil need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

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National framework
Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil
Regulator
Ministério da Educação (MEC) and municipal secretariats
Age range
Birth to 5 years 11 months (creche and pré-escola)
Typical ratios
1:6 to 1:8 for under-2s

Brazil early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Brazil is the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil.

IPC supports the six learning rights and five fields of experience defined by the BNCC for Educação Infantil.

Public funding programs in Brazil

Pré-escola Obrigatória
Pré-escola is compulsory and free for all children aged 4 and 5.
Fundeb
National basic education fund partially financing public early childhood places.

How IPC fits preschools in Brazil

IPC gives Brazil preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil. Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

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Pré-escola startup guide for Brazil

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a pré-escola in Brazil and align it to Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil.

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Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Brazil?
Brazil preschools follow Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil. IPC supports the six learning rights and five fields of experience defined by the BNCC for Educação Infantil.
Who licenses preschools in Brazil?
Ministério da Educação (MEC) and municipal secretariats oversees early childhood settings in Brazil.
What public funding is available for preschool in Brazil?
Pré-escola Obrigatória: Pré-escola is compulsory and free for all children aged 4 and 5. Fundeb: National basic education fund partially financing public early childhood places.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Brazil?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) — Educação Infantil.

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