Ulaanbaatar
Comprehensive English Curriculum to be Introduced in Public Schools
Society
Ulaanbaatar, May 15, 2023 /MONTSAME/. While working in London, Minister of Education and Science L. Enkh-Amgalan visited Pearson, the world’s leading learning company.
Since the beginning of 2023, Mongolia started to test the
Pearson English Learning Program in 38 public schools, and depending on the
success of the testing, it plans to introduce the program to all public schools
in the country.
The Draft of the General Law on Education, which stipulated
that English should be the main foreign language to be taught in educational
institutions of Mongolia, was supported at the first discussion of the plenary
session of the State Great Khural. The Pearson company will play a crucial role
in teaching English to students starting from the third grade of secondary
school. Pearson English Program offers a variety of learning options for
students, including online and classroom learning and teachers can also use the
program to improve their English language or enhance their teaching skills.
In the light of the Minister's visit to the Pearson
company, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to
cooperate in the following directions:
- To introduce a comprehensive English language program in public
schools, stage by stage,
- To enhance the competence of English language teachers,
- To improve the evaluation system,
- To introduce IT Certification learning solutions in five public
schools,
- To graduate students with Pearson English International
Certificate.
Pearson, multinational publishing and education company
headquartered in London, provides various educational
products and services, including textbooks, digital learning tools, online
courses, and certification programs. Pearson operates in over 70 countries and
serves millions of learners worldwide. The company focuses on education
technology and innovation, and it works closely with educators and institutions
to develop effective and personalized learning solutions.
