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New curriculum has brought positive changes: Education Ministry

Ministry of Education has stated the new curriculum has brought positive changes to the academic and behavioural quality of students.

In an exclusive interview with PSM News, Minister of State for Education Ahmed Shafeeu said the new curriculum which came into effect in 2015 is applicable for the 21st century. While pre-school through the eighth grade now follow the new curriculum, the state minister noted components related to behaviour and honing talents are also incorporated into the curriculum.

Under the new curriculum, Quran, Health and Physical Education and Social Studies have been made compulsory subjects.