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Congo adopts national framework for preschool education

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Congo-Brazzaville adopted on 6 November in Brazzaville a Guide for the application of preschool education standards and norms, structured around six areas and sixteen standards. This national framework aims to harmonise teaching practices and strengthen the supervision of children aged 3 to 5, according to the Journal de Brazza.

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