Italy Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Italy

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

National framework
Italy's national early childhood education guidelines
Regulator
Ministry of Education of Italy 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

Italy early learning standards

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

IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Italy 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 Italy

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

Opening a new setting?

Scuola dell'infanzia startup guide for Italy

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

How to start a scuola dell'infanzia in Italy

Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Italy?
Italy preschools follow Italy's national early childhood education guidelines. IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Italy 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 Italy?
Ministry of Education of Italy and the relevant local early childhood authority oversees early childhood settings in Italy.
Are there government subsidies for preschool in Italy?
Public funding for early childhood settings in Italy 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 Italy?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Italy's national early childhood education guidelines.

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