Education Department: Align Ages for Class 1 to 6+


Recently, the Centre ordered the state and union territory administrations to standardise the admissions age range for grade 1 to at least the age of six years. Additionally, it suggested that they start the process of creating and executing a two-year diploma programme in early childhood education, termed DPSE (Diploma in Pre-School Education).

Under the direction and control of SCERTs (State Councils of Educational Research and Training) the course will be developed, and the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) are expected to administer it.

The National Education Policy 2020 recommends strengthening of learning of children at the ‘foundational stage’ as a national priority for the country. The foundational stage consists of five years of learning opportunities for all children between 3 and 8 years that includes three years of pre-school education and two years of early primary Grade-I and Grade-II," the Ministry of Education said in a statement. The statement reiterated that seamless learning and development of children from preschool to grade 2 is promoted by the policy.

It is also identified that the most important factor at the foundational stage would be the availability of qualified teachers who are specially trained in the age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and pedagogy.

Vinod Kakumanu

Vinod Kakumanu

Founder & Consultant - School Serv

Vinod Kakumanu heads a team of school services professionals and is an independent commentator on Indian school education scenario. Vinod has assisted school promoters establish 35+ schools besides providing ancillary services to over 1000 schools across India. He envisions a future where quality education is made available to every child of the country. The focus he places on the quality of the deliverables and customer satisfaction has made him renowned in the field of K-12 school education.

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