Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu

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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] Apart from that, languages like Hindi, French, Sanskrit are thought as optional. other than academics, Arts & crafts, physical activities and projects are also conducted in matriculation schools.

For the academic year 2008-09, 2.31 million students were enrolled in the matriculation schools with a boy to girl ratio of 10:9. From 2001 to 2008, the pass percentage has been 90 and above excepting for 2002 when it dipped to 87.

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  2. James W. Tollefson and Amy Tsui, ed. (1 September 2003). Medium of instruction policies: which agenda? whose agenda?. Lawrence Erlbaum. p. 187. ISBN   978-0-8058-4278-4.
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