Non-Formal Education Programs


Early childhood Education Program

ECD has been included in the structure of education in Nepal. ECD is regarded as crucial for the development of children so that they become good citizens in the future. The Early Childhood Development Program is for children aged 4 years. The program aims to support the all-round development of children and prepare them to enroll in Grade I school.


Flexible Schooling Program (FSP) /Alternative Education (AE)

FSP/AE is epically designed for school dropouts and out-of-school children ages between 8 to 14. Once children complete this intensive program, they can join formal schools and continue their education.


Literacy and Post Literacy Program

The literacy and post-literacy programs target illiterates and neo-literates; the curriculum is based on their actual needs and problems in day-to-day life, so it is an attractive and useful activity for individuals.


Literate Nepal Mission (LINEM) Program

It is the Nepali government's literacy program. NRC-NFE is a partner and has successfully implemented the LINEM courses in Rupandehi and Kapilbastu districts.


Family Literacy

The family-centered and community-based approach to literacy and learning has great potential for overcoming the barriers between school, home, and community. It requires providers of school education and adult literacy and education to work together to redress educational disadvantages among vulnerable families, overcome gender disparities, and promote intergenerational learning practices. In this connection, the family literacy (FL) program is a response to address all these issues.


Literacy linked with Vocational Training program

Promoting the actual use of literacy is an important aspect of an individual’s life. If a situation is created, a literate adult assists in using literacy skills for personal benefit. Literacy works in their lives in its true sense, and it is an effective learning process. Literacy can be sustainable if taught to them as per their needs and interests. So literacy (a skill) linked with a vocational training program will equip learners with simple reading, writing, and numeracy related to their concerned vocational training program. For example, a vegetable farming group will learn literacy skills in vegetable farming.


Income Generation /Vocational Skill Training Program

Income generation and vocational skill training programs are crucial elements of any development-oriented program, and NRC-NFE conducts these programs intending to improve the income and the learner's quality of life. There are various topical groups to choose from, such as vegetable farming, beekeeping, fruit cultivation, animal rearing, fish farming, and many more. An important part of these programs is also the promotion of saving and credit schemes in these groups.