Question : Foreign Languages in Kendriya Vidyalaya

(a) whether the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is considering to introduce other foreign languages along with German language to be taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move;
(c) whether the Government proposes to hire teachers for this purpose or teachers of KVs are likely to be taught these foreign languages before these are introduced in the school;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) the time by which these foreign languages are likely to be introduced in KVs; and
(f) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (f): A proposal for teaching of optional foreign languages such as Spanish, Mandarin and French in the Kendriya Vidyalayas was considered by the Board of Governors (BoG) of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) at its 103rd meeting held on 30th October 2015 in view of the large population of the world speaking these foreign languages and job opportunities for the students. Modalities for implementation, including hiring of teachers, are to be decided by KVS having regard to the approval of the BoG and the prevailing norms of KVS.

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