The Primary Education Unit deals with issues concerning preschool pupils (4-6 years of age) and primary school pupils (6-12 years of age). It issues opinions on matters related to kindergarten and primary school curricula as well as accompanying educational material (e.g. kindergarten teacher’s guide), primary school textbooks, kindergarten and primary school weekly schedule and other matters concerning the proper functioning of kindergartens and primary schools.
In addition, it delivers, after queries, opinions to the Ministry of Education Parliamentary Control Department on the implementation of programs delivered by various institutions, e.g. Universities or research undertaken by postgraduate students or doctoral candidates in the field of preschool and primary education.
Within the framework of its competencies, the unit may also design and implement surveys relevant to preschool or primary education as well as participate in funded or co-funded programs that pertain to the particular education level.