The British Council and the School Education and Literacy Department (SELD), Government of Sindh, have signed a Letter of Intent to launch a new phase of partnership focused on improving English language instruction in public schools. The collaboration will support the professional development of 30,000 newly recruited Primary School Teachers and Early Childhood Teachers using the British Council’s English as a Subject for Teachers and Educators (EaSTE) programme. This initiative aims to transform English teaching methodologies by introducing inclusive, multilingual, and modern pedagogical approaches, ultimately benefiting approximately 2 million students across the province.
This strategic partnership is set to be formalised through an Operational Alliance Agreement, under which the British Council will implement a scalable digital Learning Management System to facilitate training delivery. Additionally, 1,000 in-service teachers from public schools will be trained as mentors. These mentors will play a central role in guiding new teachers and providing ongoing peer-to-peer support, ensuring the sustainability of the programme’s impact over time.
James Hampson, Country Director of British Council Pakistan, stated that this renewed collaboration signals a deeper commitment to education in Sindh. He emphasized the importance of scaling up support for teachers and students, adding that the shared ambition of supporting 30,000 teachers represents a meaningful next step in their engagement with the province.
Sindh’s Education Minister, Sardar Ali Shah, highlighted that the current focus is not only on increasing access to education but also improving its quality. He pointed out that with the recruitment phase completed, the next priority is to invest in the capacity building and professional development of the teaching workforce. He expressed confidence that this initiative would equip teachers with the skills and resources required to teach English more effectively in classrooms that reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region.
The programme is built on a multi-stakeholder model, integrating global experience with local knowledge to create sustainable change. By leveraging digital tools and mentorship structures, the initiative aims to provide scalable and continuous learning pathways for teachers. This phase in Sindh follows the successful rollout of the EaSTE programme in Punjab, where over 140,000 educators benefited from enhanced English language instruction.
This collaboration reflects a broader commitment to improving foundational education outcomes through systemic teacher training and innovative use of educational technology. With its focus on inclusive language teaching, digital platforms, and long-term mentorship, the project is positioned to make a substantial impact on classroom learning in Sindh’s public education system.
