Punjab teachers English training program partners with Berlitz and NRTC to upgrade spoken and written skills across government schools

Punjab’s government schools are getting a significant upgrade in English language instruction. The School Education Department launched a Spoken English Language Training Program targeting 35,000 government school teachers. The Punjab teachers English training initiative will run in collaboration with Berlitz and the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation. Moreover, training will cover both spoken and written English in line with international standards. Therefore, the program aims to produce a measurable improvement in how English is taught across Punjab’s classrooms.

The process starts with an assessment. All selected teachers must complete a Google Form evaluation of their existing English proficiency before training begins. Furthermore, training sessions will run at designated District PECTAA head offices and selected schools. Classes take place twice a week, with each session lasting two hours and 15 minutes. Therefore, the program fits around teachers’ existing schedules without requiring full-time absence from schools.

Attendance rules are strict. The department made 100 percent participation mandatory for all selected teachers. Furthermore, officials said full attendance is essential to achieve the program’s objectives. Therefore, partial participation will not meet the enrollment requirements.

Education experts welcomed the initiative. They said stronger English skills among teachers could directly improve how students learn the language in classrooms. Furthermore, government school students often struggle with English proficiency compared to their private school counterparts. Therefore, a targeted intervention at the teacher level addresses one of the most persistent gaps in public education quality.

Punjab has invested heavily in education reforms in recent years. Still, teacher quality remains one of the most critical variables in student outcomes. Finally, if the program delivers on its promise, 35,000 better-equipped English teachers could give millions of government school students a meaningful advantage in their academic and professional futures.