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The challenges faced by English FAL learners at university have their roots in the structure and implementation of the basic education system. (File photo)

The language gap hits students hard when they get to university

Higher education institutions cannot be responsible for linguistic deficiencies. The real change needs to start at school level

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
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Doubts over successful implementation of mother-tongue school  instruction programme

The department of basic education has rolled out the programme for grade four learners in maths, science and technology

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read