KARACHI: The Sindh government is planning to introduce O and A Level programmes in public schools across the province, with at least one school in every district offering the courses.
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah held a meeting with Uzma Yousuf, Country Director of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) in Pakistan, along with her delegation. Secretary School Education Zahid Ali Abbasi and other senior officials also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on improving Sindh’s education system, including curriculum development, teacher training, foundational learning, and assessment reforms. Both sides agreed to form a joint working group to develop practical strategies and recommendations.
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Minister Shah said the government is committed to introducing Cambridge programmes in public schools. Under this plan, students from disadvantaged backgrounds will have access to international-standard education.
The government will also support students by covering registration and exam fees and aim to subsidise the programme to encourage maximum participation.
“We do not want talented children to be held back due to lack of resources. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities for all,” the minister said.
Uzma Yousuf highlighted the need for teacher training and early educational reforms, adding that preparing students for O Levels requires structured improvements from early childhood to grade eight.
She assured full support from Cambridge in reforms, teacher development, and advisory services, calling it a “sustainable goal with long-term impact.”
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