TSC hold meeting to discuss rollout of Chinese language in all schools
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced plans to introduce Chinese language as a new subject in all schools across the country.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced plans to introduce Chinese language as a new subject in all schools across the country.
The announcement followed a high-level engagement held on Friday, April 10, by the commission to discuss integrating and implementing the language into the Kenyan curriculum.
“The Commission today hosted a high-level engagement on the implementation of Chinese language education in Kenya,” TSC announced.
The meeting held at the TSC Headquarters in Nairobi brought together key education stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for equipping learners with skills suited to the new subject.
Among those present during the meeting was Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, with the Commission emphasising the importance of integrating the language into the Kenyan education system.
Also in attendance were the Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, Wang Shangxue and officials from TSC led by the Commission Chief Executive Officer, Evaleen Mitei.
The officials emphasised the Commission’s readiness to work with the relevant government agencies and education institutions to roll out the new subject in a structured manner.
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Following the engagement, the government is expected to commence piloting the programme in selected schools before a nationwide rollout.
The piloting will require teachers to undergo specialised training to ensure they are adequately prepared to deliver the new curriculum effectively.
The move aligns with the country’s growing economic ties with China and the increasing demand for multilingual skills in key sectors such as trade, tourism, technology and diplomacy.
It is also expected to enhance students’ competitiveness in the global job market while promoting cultural understanding and international cooperation between the two nations.
If successfully implemented, the new subject could mark one of the most significant curriculum additions in Kenya’s education system in recent years.
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