Delhi Government Schools soon to have one compulsory English Medium section for all classes

New Delhi: The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all government schools to have at least one English-medium section for every class, as per its latest notification. These directions will come into effect from the current academic session of 2025-26.Students should note that all subjects will be taught in English, except those offered in regional languages, to provide a linguistically immersive learning experience.

The main idea behind the order is to address the concerns of parents who believe that English instructions contribute more effectively in equipping the children for higher education and careers in professional and technical fields like science and technology.

Admissions to these sections will be based on the willingness and ability of the students, as stated by the DoE. It has also instructed the heads of the schools to update the official records accordingly and reflect the change on the portal of Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE).

Proper implementation of the new order:

District and zonal officers will be responsible for ensuring that schools are complying with the instructions previously issued by the DoE between 2014 and 2018 on the same matter, and for providing assistance if needed in their implementation.

Additional Information about DoE’s actions:

In its earlier notification, the DoE also approved the introduction of skills/ National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) subjects in about 257 government schools in Delhi in the current academic year. It aimed to integrate vocational education with the general education system and boost the vocational aptitude of the students. These subjects that were part of Samagra Shiksha scheme, designed to provide students with practical knowledge and employable skill set along with their regular academic studies.

News