A Missionary School in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, has stirred controversy by expelling a second-grade student due to the child’s inability to speak English fluently. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that the student had gained admission to the school after passing a written test and successfully completing counseling exams.
Controversy Erupts as Missionary School in Greater Noida Expels Student Over English Proficiency Concerns
The family had paid a total of Rs 55,000 in fees, covering admission expenses. A Ghaziabad resident, newly employed as a college teacher in Kasna, applied for her seven-year-old son’s admission to a missionary school in Greater Noida’s Alpha-2 area. The child had cleared the school’s written admission test and successfully undergone a counselling process before being admitted.
The situation took a turn for the worse when the school notified the child’s mother about the difficulties the child faced in understanding and communicating in English. The school also alleged that the child struggled to complete tasks in English and was frequently conversing in Hindi.
Controversial School Expulsion Sparks Debate on English Proficiency in Hindi-Speaking India
The mother recounted feeling embarrassed after being called to the school multiple times, where her child was labelled as disobedient. Eventually, the school decided to expel the student, leading the parents to withdraw their fees and search for an alternative educational institution.
As of now, the child’s parents have decided not to escalate the matter further, prioritizing their child’s future education over filing a formal complaint. This incident has ignited widespread discussions and debates on the significance of English proficiency in schools, especially in a country where Hindi is widely spoken.
