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MOE - Nurturing Early Learners Portal

Framework and Guidelines

A curriculum framework for preschool education in Singapore

Last updated 4 June 2025

Information about the NEL Framework 2022:

Cover page of the NEL Framework book

  • Developed by Ministry of Education, Singapore

  • Sets guidelines for quality teaching and learning for children ages 4 to 6

  • Outlines learning goals for children at the end of preschool education

Earlier versions: 2003, 2012

Download: NEL Framework 2022

Educators’ Guides for NEL Framework 2022

The NEL Educators' Guides complement the NEL Framework 2022 and are designed to help preschool educators put into practice the teaching and learning principles articulated in the Framework.

Cover of Educators' Guide for Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions

Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions

Cover of Language and Literacy (English Language)

Language and Literacy (English Language)

Cover of Numeracy

Numeracy

Cover of Language and Literacy (Chinese Language)

Language and Literacy (Chinese Language)

Cover of Language and Literacy (Malay Language)

Language and Literacy (Malay Language)

Cover of Language and Literacy (Tamil Language)

Language and Literacy (Tamil Language)

Cover of Aesthetics and Creative Expression

Aesthetics and Creative Expression

Cover of Discovery of the World

Discovery of the World

Cover of Health, Safety and Motor Skills Development

Health, Safety and Motor Skills Development

Teaching and Learning Guidelines on the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Pre-school Centres

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The Guidelines supports pre-school educators in planning, implementing and reviewing learning activities that make use of ICT, and provide broad directions if they use ICT in their teaching and learning.

Download: MOE ICT Guidelines