New Delhi, 4 May 2022: The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Français en Inde (IFI) to introduce French language teaching in Delhi schools. The MoU was signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Ambassador of France Emmanuel Lenain. As per the agreement, the IFI will assist DBSE and the Directorate of Education (DOE) to train teachers and resource persons in the communicative French language. These teachers in turn will teach the French language to the students of Delhi government schools.
Note:
- The cabinet of Delhi approved DBSE on 6 March 2021 and officially registered it on 19 March 2021.
- On 13 August 2021, the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) recognized DBSE, which has allowed DBSE to conduct exams and grant certificates.
- The DBSE currently has 30 Schools of Specialised Excellence affiliated with it.
French Language Teaching At Delhi Schools: Overview
| Institutions Involved | Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) and Institut Français en Inde (IFI) |
| Schools in which the French language will be introduced initially | Schools of Specialised Excellence (SOSEs) |
| What are SOSEs? | The Schools of Specialized Excellence (SOSEs) are choice-based schools for Classes 9 to 12 that allow students to specialize in their chosen fields of study. |
French Language Teaching At Delhi Schools: Details
- In the first phase, French will be introduced in the 30 Schools of Specialised Excellence (SOSEs). Then, the DBSE intends to expand further to other schools depending on student inclinations.
- According to the Director of Education, Himanshu Gupta, the Institut Français en Inde (IFI) will assist the Delhi Board of School Education(DBSE) and Directorate of Education (DOE) in training teachers and resource persons in the communicative French language.
- IFI will also grant students access to the French cultural and academic platforms, which will further help the students to enhance their foreign culture-specific knowledge.
What are SOSEs?
- The Schools of Specialized Excellence (SOSEs) are choice-based schools for Classes 9 to 12 that enable students to specialize in their chosen fields of study.
- The Government of NCT of Delhi has established Schools of Specialized Excellence to cater to students who have an interest and aptitude in specific domains.
- SOSEs seek to discover, foster, and nurture student abilities thereby enabling them to realize their full potential.
- Schools of Specialized Excellence are affiliated with the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE). They are designed to promote the removal of rote memorization culture. Rather, they emphasize on the integration of assessment into the everyday practice of teaching-learning.
- Students from SOSEs act as examples of a practical-based environment. These schools aim to help students reach greater heights in various fields, irrespective of their backgrounds.
French Language Teaching At Delhi Schools: Aims
- The introduction of the French language will open new career options for the students in various fields and will make them professionally sound.
- Learning French will be a life-changing experience for the students of Delhi government schools, and provide them with new opportunities academically and professionally.
- The French Institute is all set to organize workshops, webinars, and seminars. These events will further inform the students about the possibilities of university studies in France and about the scholarship program for the benefit of the students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why has the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Français en Inde (IFI)?
The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Français en Inde (IFI) to introduce French in government schools of Delhi.
How will the introduction of the French language in Delhi schools benefit the students?
The introduction of French will open new career options for the students in various fields and will make them professionally sound. Moreover, learning French will be a life-changing experience for the students of Delhi government schools, as it will provide them with new opportunities academically and professionally.
Will French language teaching be introduced in all Delhi schools?
No! Initially, French will only be introduced in the 30 Schools of Specialised Excellence (SOSEs), which is supposed to expand further to other schools depending on student inclinations.
