The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is an innovative research-based toolkit, recognising international best practice and the developmental needs of 2-5 year olds. However, the IEYC can be easily extended to include older children in settings and countries where early years education goes beyond the age of ve years. The IEYC is a perfect tool for the transition phase, forging a seamless link between early and formal education.

The IEYC has eight Learning Principles, each conveying a belief considered essential to children’s learning and development. The Learning Principles should form the foundation of all IEYC policy and practice.