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Andhra Pradesh government appoints special officer for English-medium education in schools

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | ByAsian News International
Nov 14, 2019 03:32 PM IST

During a cabinet meeting, a decision was unanimously approved of converting all schools into English medium institutions. As of now, 34 per cent of government-run schools are running as English medium institutions in the state.

The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed IAS officer Vetri Selvi as the special officer for the project of introducing English as a medium of instruction in grades 1 to 12 from the academic year 2020-2021.

English as a medium of instruction in Andhra Pradesh schools. (Representational image)(HT file)
English as a medium of instruction in Andhra Pradesh schools. (Representational image)(HT file)

During a cabinet meeting, a decision was unanimously approved of converting all schools into English medium institutions. As of now, 34 per cent of government-run schools are running as English medium institutions in the state.

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From the next academic year, students up to Class 6 in government schools will be taught only in English. Gradually, Grades above 6 will also be converted into English medium institutions.

In order to execute the project, the state government has decided to appoint Selvi as a special officer.

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