Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Protests Erupt at Idukki School Over English Medium Decision
Parents are upset at a school in Idukki because the school decided to stop teaching Class 9 in English.
The school said this means students would have to go to the regular Malayalam-speaking classes, or find another school.
The parents protested because they think this will make it harder for the students to do well in the future, especially since many come from tribal communities and have only studied in English.
School officials said there were not enough teachers to split up the classes.
The education department has told teachers to make sure the English-speaking students continue their education.
Protests occurred at a school in Idukki due to the discontinuance of the English medium division.
The school announced the decision on May 30, prompting parents to move students.
Parents and activists blockaded the headmistress, demanding the decision be reversed.
Parents expressed concerns over the impact on students' higher studies.
The DDE has directed teachers to ensure English medium students continue their studies.
- Who
- Parents, activists, students, and school authorities.
- What
- Protests against the discontinuation of the English medium division for Class IX.
- When
- Monday, during the Praveshanolsavam.
- Where
- Government High School, Adimaly, Idukki.
- Why
- The Education department decided to discontinue the English medium division for Class IX.
Parents & Activists
Education Department
Impact on Education
Parents & Activists
The decision would negatively affect students’ higher studies.
Education Department
The school could not allot a third division due to student-teacher ratio constraints.
- Location
- Adimaly, Idukki
- Event
- Praveshanolsavam
- Date of Announcement
- May 30
- Affected Class
- IX
- Official's Response
- DDE directed teachers to assist students.
- Student-Teacher Ratio (IX & X)
- 1:45