Sindh Government, Cambridge International consult on introducing O and A Levels in public schools

Sindh Government, Cambridge International consult on introducing O and A Levels in public schools

Karachi, September 25: Sindh Minister for Education and Mines & Minerals Development, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, held a meeting with Country Director of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) in Pakistan Uzma Yousuf accompanied by her delegation. Secretary School Education, Zahid Ali Abbasi, and other senior officials also attended the meeting.

Discussions focused on strengthening Sindh’s education framework, particularly in the areas of curriculum development, teacher training, foundational learning, and assessment reforms. Both sides agreed to establish a joint working group to design actionable strategies and future recommendations.

Minister Shah said the Sindh government is committed to introducing Cambridge programmes in public schools. Under the initiative, at least one school in each district will offer O and A Level subjects, providing students from disadvantaged backgrounds access to international-standard education.

He added that the government will support students with registration and examination costs and aims to subsidize the programme to maximize participation. “We do not want talented children to be held back due to lack of resources. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities for all,” the Minister stated.

CAIE Country Director Uzma Yousuf underscored the importance of teacher training and early educational reforms, noting that preparing students for O Levels requires structured improvements from early childhood through grade eight. She assured Cambridge’s full cooperation in supporting reforms, capacity-building, and advisory services, describing teacher development as a “sustainable goal with long-term impact.”

Both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration and continue knowledge sharing to raise the standard of education across Sindh.