Drafts of preschool educational programs have been presented for public discussion according to age groups. Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports.
Drafts of preschool educational programs have been presented for public discussion according to age groups. Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports.
29-07-2026 18:00 Armenia Press release
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia has presented two draft projects for public discussion regarding the field of preschool education, which stem from the requirements of the "Law on Preschool Education" and aim to improve the effective implementation of the State Educational Standards for Preschool Education.
The draft order of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports on approving preschool educational (basic) programs establishes comprehensive preschool educational programs for all age groups. It is proposed to approve the following preschool educational programs:
The basic program for the senior group (5-6 years old)
The basic program for the middle group of preschool education (4-5 years old)
The basic program for the junior second group (3-4 years old)
The basic program for the junior first group (2-3 years old)
The program for the second group of early childhood age (care and development for children aged 1-2)
The program for the first group of early childhood age (care and development for children aged 0-1).
The next draft presented for public discussion proposes to approve the programs and educational services for preschool age groups, which pertains to settlements with a small number of children, where such groups are often formed. The proposed draft creates a legal basis for the activities of age groups and preschool services (including school-oriented kindergartens).
For educational services of varying durations for preschool age groups, the following educational programs are proposed:
3.5-hour service educational program (for ages 3-6, 4-6, and 5-6)
5-hour educational program (for ages 3-6, 4-6, and 5-6)
9-hour educational program (for ages 3-6 and 4-6)
The service programs are relieved of nap and three-meal times. They focus on intensive developmental and educational games. Hygienic and physiological norms have been clarified, adapted to the short duration.
The purpose of adopting legal acts is to implement a coherent substantive policy in the field of preschool education, which will allow for the assessment of preschool institutions' compliance with established state standards, regardless of the duration, type, and organizational format of the programs implemented:
The drafts presented for public discussion have been refined based on ongoing monitoring conducted during the implementation of the State Educational Standards for Preschool Education, expert analysis, as well as practical observations and suggestions received from the pedagogical staff of preschool institutions.
On the unified platform e-draft.am, stakeholder organizations, specialists, and experts can submit their opinions, observations, and suggestions regarding the educational programs until August 13, 2026, inclusive:
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
