A national curriculumIn education, a curriculum (or curricula) is broadly defined as the totality of student experiences that occur in the educational process. The term often refers specifically to a planned... is a common programme of study in schools that is designed to ensure nationwide uniformity of content and standards in education.
It is usually legislated by the national government, possibly in consultation with state or other regional authorities.
National curriculum assessment generally means testing students as to whether they meet the national standards.