Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu explained

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.

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Notes and References

  1. 2004. Education World: The Human Development Magazine. D. Thakore. 6. 1–6.
  2. Book: Medium of instruction policies: which agenda? whose agenda?. James W. Tollefson and Amy Tsui. Lawrence Erlbaum. September 1, 2003. 187. 978-0-8058-4278-4.
  3. Book: Soo, Neelam. Management of School Education. APH Publishing Corporation. December 1, 2003. 179. 978-81-7648-500-5.
  4. News: Permanent recognition sought for matriculation schools . https://web.archive.org/web/20040626211451/http://www.hindu.com/2004/05/26/stories/2004052600660300.htm. dead. June 26, 2004. May 26, 2004. The Hindu. 2009-08-17.