New grade one admissions policy

A new policy for Grade One admissions for 2009 is currently being formulated by the National Education Commission with the objective of solving the issues pertaining to student admissions.

The Commission has looked into various shortcomings, hindrances and hardships regarding the enrolment of students and will make arrangements to rectify these shortcomings.

The new circular, to be carried out under the policy ‘Equal education opportunities for all’, will ensure that everyone is treated equally without any special benefits being provided to some parties.

Also, it will not favour parliamentarians or politicians as had been the practice in the past, but would give priority to those residing close to a particular school. Special attention however will be paid to those whose parents are past students of the said school.

The circular will shortly be forwarded to a special team of educationists. After obtaining Cabinet approval, it will be presented for Parliament approval. It is finally expected to serve as the national policy for year one student admissions.