CBSE Mandates Three Languages for Classes 9-10 Starting July 1
CBSE makes third language compulsory for classes 9-10 from July 1
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it compulsory for students in classes 9 and 10 to study three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, effective July 1. This policy aims to enhance language education but raises concerns among schools regarding implementation challenges and student workload.
- 01The three-language policy requires students to study a minimum of two native Indian languages, with the option to include a foreign language as the third.
- 02No board examination will be held for the third language (R3) at the Class 10 level, with assessments being school-based.
- 03Schools must update their language offerings on the OASIS portal by June 30, 2023.
- 04Interim measures for schools lacking qualified native Indian language teachers include resource sharing and virtual teaching support.
- 05Relaxations will be provided for Children With Special Needs and foreign students returning to India regarding language requirements.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that starting July 1, 2023, students in classes 9 and 10 must study three languages, including at least two native Indian languages. This decision follows the board's earlier mandate for class 6 students and is part of a broader initiative to implement the three-language formula across all grades by 2030-31. The board clarified that no student will be barred from taking the Class X Board Examinations due to the third language requirement. Assessments for the third language (R3) will be entirely school-based, with no board exams conducted for it. Schools are required to update their language offerings on the OASIS portal by June 30. The CBSE has also proposed interim measures to address teacher shortages and has outlined relaxations for Children With Special Needs. However, the sudden announcement has raised concerns among school administrators about the practical challenges of implementation, including the availability of qualified teachers and the impact on students' academic load.
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This policy will affect students' language studies and may increase the academic workload, prompting schools to adjust their curriculums and teaching resources.
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