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National Core Curriculum for Basic Education

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National Core Curriculum for Basic Education is a national educational reform documented within the IMANARE framework, focusing on competence-based learning across primary–secondary education.

target Purpose & Orientation

Purpose
The reform aims to advance competence-based learning, better preparing learners for contemporary life, work and lifelong learning.
Anthropological Orientation
The reform assumes a(n) learner-centred image of the learner as an active, developing person.

timeline Reform Timeline

2014

Reform adopted and curriculum reform enacted

2016

Phased implementation across primary–secondary education

Ongoing

Monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement

gavel Implementation & Policy Context

National Core Curriculum for Basic Education aligns national education policy with EU priorities for quality, inclusion and innovation. It updates curricula, teaching and assessment practices, and strengthens institutional capacity to support competence-based learning.

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picture_as_pdf National Core Curriculum for Basic Education – Official Document
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description National Core Curriculum for Basic Education – Evaluation Summary
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IMANARE review team

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Dr. M. Horvat Researcher 7/10/2026
Useful reference point for the Croatian Škola za život reform — similar competence orientation, different implementation model.
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