In the simplest terms, ‘curriculum’ is a description of what, why, how and how well students should learn in a systematic and intentional way. The curriculum is not an end in itself but rather a means to fostering quality learning.
Source: UNESCO-IBE (2013) ‘IBE Glossary of Curriculum Term’https://asem-education.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IBE_GlossaryCurriculumTerminology2013_eng-1.pdf