Islamabad, Nov 21: The federal government will launch the Cambridge Education System in four government model schools and colleges in Islamabad, starting in April 2024. Led by the Ministry of Education, the initiative aims to provide top-tier education at no cost to students enrolled in these institutions.
Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called the move a milestone for improving education standards.
Secretary of Education Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani announced that teacher training for the program will begin within the next 10 days and that Grade 6 students will be eligible for enrollment.
Wani added that the program will expand to additional colleges by the 2026-27 academic year, with no fees charged until O-level exams and free textbooks for students.
An MoU has been signed with Cambridge University Press and Assessment to implement this initiative. Rod Smith, Group Managing Director of Cambridge International Education, attended the signing ceremony, affirming Cambridge’s commitment to quality education in Pakistan.
The selected institutions include Islamabad Model Colleges for Boys and Girls in sectors F-6/2, G-6/3, F-8/1, and F-8/3. The Cambridge curriculum will be offered alongside local education systems. Officials expect that students from private schools may opt to join these government institutions for globally recognized qualifications.
