IPC® Curriculum
Based on Academic Research
Developed by an academic team consisting of doctorate holders in Education, the IPC is among the most researched international programs for early childhood education available today.
Rigorous and Fun
The IPC Student Profile encompasses a wide range of intellectual developmental areas with an aim of harnessing a well rounded student that is fully prepared for further educational endeavors.
The International Preschool Curriculum® was developed to raise international ECE standards by adopting and implementing proven research, much of which has only recently become available. The IPC believes that due to the progressive nature of education, the best forms of education continue to evolve. Therefore, in order to recognize the latest advancements in brain research, pedagogy, motor development, nutrition, and psychology the IPC seeks to incorporate these elements wherever possible.
The IPC Timeline of Influences
- 1704 – John Locke
- 1771 – Robert Owen
- 1870 – Maria Montessori
- 1896 – Jean Piaget
- 1902 – Erik Erikson
- 1963 – Howard Gardner
- 2000 – Student Centered Education
Key Characteristics of The IPC:
Objective Based
The curriculum has clearly defined objectives which are designed to facilitate assessment and highlight areas of student progress or concern
Inquiry Based
Limited aspects of inquiry based education designed to spark and maintain interest levels
Play Based
By making learning fun, children are exposed to a learning environment that is second nature
Developmentally Appropriate
The IPC believes that all children develop at varying paces not necessarily defined by age
Family Involvement
The IPC believes that families should be at the center of their child’s education
Content Learning Areas
6 content learning areas and approximately 20 subjects ranging from agriculture to mechanics
Updated Regularly
As a living document, the IPC regularly edits and refines its curricula materials. New units to strengthen core skills are added annually
Peer Reviewed
All materials are reviewed by academic peers to ensure rigor
International
As a curriculum that was designed with an international audience in mind, the IPC has a special focus on internationalism, multilingualism and diversity
The IPC Student Profile
Independent Thinkers
They are capable of developing independent thoughts, Independent ideas and opinions and appreciate when collective Thinkers thinking and sharing is required to achieve a desirable or beneficial outcome.
Team Workers
They work as a team and can lead as well as accept a Team Workers leader in group activities. They understand that teamwork is sometimes required in order to achieve some tasks.
Reflectors
Through inquiry or instruction, they can appreciate and reflect on newly obtained knowledge.
Predictors
They are capable of predicting an outcome for specific Predictors actions and explore the “what ifs?” They can make connections and correlations.
Communicators
They are capable of communicating their ideas, needs Communicators and wants in an effective manner and understand when such communication is acceptable or necessary.
Social Carers
They strive to accommodate the social needs of others Social Carers and share compassion, knowledge, and friendship. They understand the boundaries of socially acceptable.
From Common Core To S.T.E.M.
The IPC student is expected to achieve a minimum standard in each of the six content learning areas. The IPC believes that children will develop at varying paces and therefore structures its learning objectives into three distinct levels.
We have two curriculums developed
for two specific age groups
Both the Infant and Toddler and Preschool Curriculums were developed by a team of Academics in the Early Childhood Education field, and follow the IPC’s Six Content Learning Areas.
The curriculums are divided into Thematic Units that are specially developed to capture and engage growing young minds.
Infant & Toddler Curriculum
Developed specifically for children ages 6 to 36 months
Covers 36 Different Thematic Units from Healthy Eating to Outer Space and Beyond!
Developed in a weekly structure
Preschool
Curriculum
Developed for Children Ages 3-6 years old
20 Different Thematic Units from the Olympics to Dinosaurs Assessment Indicators to better help assess your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Parent Newsletters and Family Curriculum materials to keep you informed and activities to reinforce classroom learning at home.
What is The IPC?
- The IPC, or International Preschool Curriculum, is the largest Early Childhood Education Organization in the world.
- From Armenia to Zimbabwe the IPC has almost 200 locations on 6 continents.
- Sets a high standard for all of its locations.
- Founded to strengthen and harmonize Early Childhood Education Standards Education for the World.
What is an IPC school?
An IPC School is a school that has met the rigorous accreditation standards of the IPC. The school’s teachers have completed the IPC training course, through the College of Teaching. The school also has access to a library of resources to better enhance your child’s learning experience. It is safety oriented and follows the IPC Code of Conduct.
IPC School Locations
There are almost 200 schools across the globe that proudly follow the IPC. The IPC is currently located across 6 continents and in 62 countries.