Government identifies 26 local languages in new education approach

A study conducted by the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) indicates that lower primary education could see significant improvements if children are taught in familiar local languages from Primary One to Three, with English introduced as a subject and gradually becoming the primary language of instruction. According to the findings, this bilingual approach not only enhances literacy and comprehension but also reduces school dropouts and helps pupils, especially in rural areas, understand lessons more easily.