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Education in Israel: Preschool

 

Education in Israel begins at a very young age to provide children with an augmented 'head start,' particularly in terms of socialization and language development.

Many two-year-olds and almost all three- and four-year-olds attend preschool framework. Most programs are sponsored by local authorities, some within day­care centers operated by women's organizations; others are privately owned. The Ministry of Education allocates special resources for preschool education in disadvantaged areas.

Kindergarten for five-year old is free and compulsory. The curriculum aims to teach fundamental skills, including language and numerical concepts, to foster cognitive and creative capacities and to promote social abilities. The curricula of all preschools are guided and supervised by the Ministry of Education to ensure a solid and well-rounded foundation for future learning.