The British Council and the School Education Department (SED), Punjab, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to launch a flagship initiative aimed at improving spoken English skills and teaching quality among primary school students in public schools across the province.
Under the collaboration, 1,920 primary school teachers from 480 schools will receive targeted training, benefiting approximately 80,000 students, while 160 District Subject Experts (DSEs) from 40 districts will be trained as mentors to strengthen professional development and classroom practices.
The initiative includes the joint development of five teacher resource books for Classes 1 to 5 and one head-teacher resource book to support leadership in English language learning. A Community of Practice model will encourage ongoing peer learning and reflection.
Ben Lawton, Deputy Director of British Council Pakistan, stated that teachers are at the heart of classrooms and this partnership will help inspire confidence in students and open up new opportunities through English.
Khalid Nazir Wattoo, Secretary of SED Punjab, said the program will strengthen classroom practices and spoken English, preparing students for a brighter future while shaping the role of English in Punjab’s school system.
The initiative underscores the British Council’s commitment to education reform, teacher development, and equitable learning opportunities across Pakistan.
