Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu

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]

For the academic year 2008-09, 2.31 million students were enrolled in the matriculation schools with a boy to girl ratio of 1:0.9. From 2001 to 2008, the pass percentage has been 90 and above excepting for 2002 when it dipped to 87.

References

1. ^ Education world: the human development magazine (D. Thakore) 6 (1-6). 2004. 
2. ^ James W. Tollefson and Amy Tsui, ed (September 1, 2003). Medium of instruction policies: which agenda? whose agenda?. Lawrence Erlbaum. pp. 187. ISBN 0805842780. 
3. ^ Soo, Neelam (December 1, 2003). Management of School Education. APH Publishing Corporation. pp. 179. ISBN 8176485004. 
4. ^ "Permanent recognition sought for matriculation schools". The Hindu. May 26, 2004. http://www.hindu.com/2004/05/26/stories/2004052600660300.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 

External links

Homepage of the Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu