Govt considers introducing English in primary schools
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DILI, 5 November 2026 (TATOLI) – The Ministry of Education is considering introducing English-language for students in Grades 5 and 6 from 2027, initially through a pilot programme in selected primary schools. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Education Minister Dulce de Jesus Soares and Vietnamese Ambassador to Timor-Leste Pham Binh Dam in ...
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