<div dir="ltr"><h1>Education Ministry in campaign to raise standards of English language use</h1>
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<p>The Education Ministry is embarking on a programme
and campaign for the maintenance and raising of standards in English
language use in Malta.</p>
<p>There would be a structured and focused inquiry into the multifaceted
and complex situation of English language use in Maltese schools and a
review of the current levels of English proficiency of Maltese school
age students would be conducted in conjunction with Cambridge English,
UK.</p>
<p>The purpose of the review is to report on the levels of English
language competence of learners according to international standards.</p>
<p>Cambridge English Language Assessment, UK delivers
over four million language assessments every year and has worked with
governments and organisations around the world, including commonwealth
countries, on similar projects.</p>
<p>A reliable evaluation of the current standards in
English language proficiency in Maltese schools will be conducted to
enable the ministry to set realistic and achievable targets for future
English learning and teaching in the national language policy in
education.</p>
<p>An integrated solution is being sought to raise
standards and enhance student learning outcomes. Through a well-defined
language policy and strategy as well as an analysis of baseline
diagnostics, a number of important sectors would be reviewed and a clear
implementation plan drawn up</p>
<p>This would include English curriculum design, actual
teaching and learning of English in schools, materials and resources,
teacher preparation and development.</p>
<p>Emphasis would also be put on institutional capacity
building to allow Malta to maintain the special status of English and to
ensure high levels of proficiency which provide it with a cutting edge
in its international dealings.</p>
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