By Chisomo Phiri
The Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) is set to launch a new pre-primary curriculum in September this year, just in time for the 2025/2026 school year.
In an interview,MIE Executive Director, Dr. Frank Mtemang’ombe,said the curriculum is specifically designed for 5-year-old children and aims to strengthen their foundation before they start standard one.
He said the introduction of the pre-primary class is a response to the noticeable gaps in education when children transition directly from home to standard one without prior schooling.
“By providing this foundational education, the Ministry of Education hopes to bridge the gap between children who have attended nursery schools and pre-primary classes and those who haven’t.
“This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, which emphasizes the importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable access to quality education for all,” he said.
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has also been supporting Malawi’s efforts to improve the quality of education, particularly in early childhood education and primary education.
