Colombia Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Colombia

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

National framework
Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines
Regulator
Ministry of Education of Colombia and the relevant local early childhood authority
Age range
Typically birth to 6 years (varies by setting and local regulation)
Typical ratios
Locally regulated; common targets are 1:4 infants

Colombia early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Colombia is the Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines.

IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across South America and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Colombia use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.

How IPC fits preschools in Colombia

IPC gives Colombia preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines. Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

Opening a new setting?

Jardín infantil startup guide for Colombia

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a jardín infantil in Colombia and align it to Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines.

How to start a jardín infantil in Colombia

Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Colombia?
Colombia preschools follow Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines. IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across South America and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Colombia use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.
Who licenses preschools in Colombia?
Ministry of Education of Colombia and the relevant local early childhood authority oversees early childhood settings in Colombia.
Are there government subsidies for preschool in Colombia?
Public funding for early childhood settings in Colombia varies by region and provider type. Our team can help you understand what applies to your setting and how to register correctly. Get in touch for country-specific guidance.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Colombia?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Colombia's national early childhood education guidelines.

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