Education programmes at ISCED level 0 are coded 01 for early childhood educational development programmes and 02 for pre-primary education programmes.
Programmes at ISCED level 0, or early childhood education, are typically designed with a holistic approach to support children’s early cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and introduce young children to organized instruction outside of the family context. ISCED level 0 refers to early childhood programmes that have an intentional education component. These programmes aim to develop socio-emotional skills necessary for participation in school and society. They also develop some of the skills needed for academic readiness and prepare children for entry into primary education (UNESCO/UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2012, p. 26).