Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Zambia is designed at two levels. Initially, children start Nursery School at the age of 3 to 4. They then move into Reception level at the age of 5 to 6.
It is recognised that at present many children will not have the opportunity to enjoy Nursery or Pre-School education. Therefore, it is important that there is a close relationship between what is covered in Pre-School and in the Primary School curriculum. In order to minimise the disadvantages of those who go directly to Primary School, there will be an overlap between what is covered in Pre-School and what is covered in Grade 1 term 1.
