Social:Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu
The Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu is an accreditation and governing body for secondary schools in Tamil Nadu, India . In a concept unique to Tamil Nadu (within India), until 1971 Universities also governed secondary schools, and such schools were accredited to the Matriculation system.[1] About 5% of schools in Tamil Nadu fall under this system.[2]
Schools use English as the language of instruction. They have a unique curriculum until class 10 and follow the Tamil Nadu State Board curriculum for classes 11 and 12.[3] Schools are accredited on an annual basis.[4] Apart from that, languages like Hindi, French, Sanskrit are taught as optional. other than academics, Arts & crafts, physical activities and projects are also conducted in matriculation schools.
For the academic year 2008-09, 2.31 million students were enrolled in the matriculation schools with a boy to girl ratio of 10:9. From 2001 to 2008, the pass percentage has been 90 and above excepting for 2002 when it dipped to 87.
References
- ↑ Education World: The Human Development Magazine (D. Thakore) 6 (1–6). 2004.
- ↑ James W. Tollefson and Amy Tsui, ed (September 1, 2003). Medium of instruction policies: which agenda? whose agenda?. Lawrence Erlbaum. pp. 187. ISBN 978-0-8058-4278-4.
- ↑ Soo, Neelam (December 1, 2003). Management of School Education. APH Publishing Corporation. pp. 179. ISBN 978-81-7648-500-5.
- ↑ "Permanent recognition sought for matriculation schools". The Hindu. May 26, 2004. http://www.hindu.com/2004/05/26/stories/2004052600660300.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
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