Andhra Pradesh govt signs agreement with ETS to boost English language among state schools

The Andhra Pradesh government announced a joint agreement with Educational Testing Service (ETS) to provide customised English assessments to students in the state’s government schools. Under the directives of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the agreement aims to fortify the language capabilities of students and promote academic excellence by equipping them with the necessary skills to excel on the national learning metric.

As part of this 5-year initiative, ETS will evaluate and certify the English language proficiency of students ranging from Class 3 to 10 across all government schools through its TOEFL Young Students Series assessments.

Schools will leverage TOEFL Primary and TOEFL Junior Standard Tests to assess the English reading and listening skills of students in Class 3 through 5 and Class 6 through 9, respectively, while the TOEFL Junior Speaking Test will assess the English-speaking skills of Class 10 students.

On the occasion, Andhra Pradesh CM, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said,”Our mission is to empower our students to become globally employable individuals, transcending the boundaries of government schools. By taking up this noble endeavor, we are committed to making a profound societal impact. Challenges fuel our determination, and it is through these challenges that we rise. Our vision extends beyond the junior level as we aspire to expand our efforts to the senior levels, leaving no student behind. Together, we will revolutionize education and pave the way for a brighter future.”

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“We have seen first-hand the power of the English language as a gateway to global opportunity. Through the emphasis of English skill development at a young age, students in Andhra Pradesh will be better prepared for success is the long term. We commend the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri. Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for his partnership and look forward to seeing the impact of our collaboration on this region and beyond,” says Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India.