Schools in AP to adopt English as a medium of instructions for classes 1 to 6

Schools in AP to adopt English as a medium of instructions for classes 1 to 6

Beginning next academic year, all schools in Andhra Pradesh will adopt English as a medium of instruction for classes 1 to 6 replacing the native Telugu language. The order came from the government of AP and languages Telugu and Urdu will be made a compulsory subject.“For Classes 7 to 10, English medium will be introduced in the subsequent four years from 2021-22, an order issued by State Principal Secretary (School Education),” B Rajsekhar said.The order also directed all the schools to convert all classes from 1 to 6 in primary, upper primary and high schools into English medium from the upcoming academic year.As reported by the Press Trust of India, the government initially wanted to make English as a medium of instructions for classes 1 to 8 but due to the non-availability of qualified teachers and textbooks it issued the order for classes 1 to 6.Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy lashed out at the detractors seeking to oppose the government’s move.Addressing a gathering while launching the 'Nadu-Nedu' programme which aims at transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions at a school in Ongole last week, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said, "Despite the criticism from detractors, we will go with English medium schools as we have to prepare the students to boldly face and meet up the requirements of the technology-driven world. We should not feel guilty. It will be done so that the future generation can be prepared to face the highly dynamic and technology-driven world.""With the introduction of English medium from Classes 1 to 6, there are many detractors and those in high positions have been criticizing it. They should realize that there is no place for hypocrisy in democracy. They have to introspect before sending their children and grandchildren to government schools or to English Medium schools," he added."The mission would be carried forward, with all government schools getting the required infrastructure and skill upgrade", he said, adding "English labs would be set up in all schools".

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