Delhi govt, Burlington English India sign MoU to improve English language skills of students, teachers
India Today
Over 200 students of Delhi Government's Dr B R Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence will be trained to improve spoken English, reading and writing skills through Burlington English.
The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burlington English, a leading global provider of English language learning solutions. As a result of the partnership, students will be provided support to develop global competencies in the English language, thereby making them confident & future ready.
The programme named as "Innovation in Immunication" (Innovation in Communication) will focus on strengthening the schools' efforts to develop an immersive English language learning environment by also building the capacity of the respective school teachers through digital and offline interventions.
It is in line with the Delhi government's vision to help students develop 21st century skills.
Some of the esteemed guests who joined the MoU signing programme were K S Upadhyay, CEO Delhi Board of School Education and Samreen Ghauri, Senior Manager - Strategic Alliances, Burlington English.
Further, Himanshu Gupta, Director Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, said: "We have always worked to ensure that our children get a wide range of skills from our school system. We are pleased to partner with Burlington English to deliver learning opportunities to our students and teachers. It is important for 21st century learners to confidently communicate in English."
Ratnesh Jha, Chief Executive Officer, The Burlington Group of Companies, said, "It is a proud moment for us to be associated with the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi. Acquiring global competency in the English language is a necessity in today's fast-paced world, and we believe that such a programme will deepen our commitment to providing the effective educational platform that every child deserves.
He added, "At Burlington, we're committed to helping learners with the best-in-class content, delivered through the latest technologies, to ensure that the students are well prepared to become global citizens."
