KICS launched its in-service teacher training programme in 2016 to help primary school children in Kashare’s rural areas improve their English (Uganda’s official language). This is crucial for passing exams and progressing to secondary school.
The challenge: Children in rural areas often start learning English late and have limited exposure to the language at home or in the media. In class, teaching is often learning by rote.
Our solution: We’ve developed interactive teaching methods that are integrated into the school day. These methods have dramatically improved English language learning and exam results across all subjects. In 2024, we started rolling out the project in all Kashare’s 16 primary schools.
Key achievements:
- Increased exam scores: In 2019, 49 children achieved grades 1-5 in English, compared to 26 the previous year.
- Teacher adoption: 71% of teachers have adopted interactive teaching approaches.
- Positive feedback: Teachers and students alike have praised the new methods.
We would appreciate your support to continue providing these lively, interactive English lessons to children in need. Your donations can help us expand this programme and make a lasting impact on children’s future ambitions.