Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu

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]

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.

References
  1. Education World: The Human Development Magazine. D. Thakore. 6 (1–6). 2004. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  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.
  3. Soo, Neelam (1 December 2003). Management of School Education. APH Publishing Corporation. p. 179. ISBN 978-81-7648-500-5.
  4. "Permanent recognition sought for matriculation schools". The Hindu. 26 May 2004. Retrieved 17 August 2009.


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