Angrezi Medium - Phase 3

Angrezi Medium- Igniting a Literacy Revolution Across Rural West Bengal from Urban West Bengal.

As we stand on the cusp of starting another phase, the air is abuzz with anticipation for a monumental chapter in the journey of Angrezi Medium. Set to launch on World Literacy Day, this initiative is not just another educational program—it’s a movement, a mission that transcends the conventional boundaries of classroom learning. Born out of the collaboration between the Rotary Club of Calcutta Avyanna, Pathanam (Blended Knowledge Management System), The Education Trust (TET) and an ever-growing community of mentors, Angrezi Medium has redefined how education is perceived, delivered, and experienced.

The Genesis and Growth of a Visionary Initiative:
Angrezi Medium was conceived with a simple yet profound goal to bridge the educational divide between urban and rural India. Launched initially as a pilot project, this visionary mission quickly captured the imaginations of educators, students, and parents alike. By pairing senior students from elite urban schools with young mentees from underprivileged rural backgrounds, Angrezi Medium has managed to do what many thought impossible—bring experiential learning, digital fluency, and English language proficiency to the remotest corners of West Bengal.

From its humble beginnings in 2022, where 20 mentor-mentee pairs worked tirelessly to close the learning gaps, Angrezi Medium has expanded to include over 180 students in Phase 2. The program’s success is a testament to the power of community-driven change and the relentless pursuit of educational equity.

Celebrating World Literacy Day: A New Phase of Transformation
As we gear up for the next phase in September 2024, the mission has grown not just in numbers but in scope and impact. The upcoming phase is set to be the most ambitious yet, involving over 150 new mentor-mentee pairs from diverse urban and rural schools. This expansion is not just a scale-up; it’s a step towards creating a new educational paradigm where learning is accessible, inclusive, and transformational.

Angrezi Medium’s core philosophy remains unchanged: to eradicate foundational English literacy crises from rural primary schools and to empower urban students to be the agents of change. In this upcoming phase, students from prestigious English medium schools in Kolkata will no longer be confined to the city’s privileged circles. Instead, they will actively engage in shaping the educational landscape of rural West Bengal, becoming the catalysts for a brighter, more equitable future.

What Sets Angrezi Medium Apart?
Angrezi Medium operates on a unique, holistic approach that goes beyond traditional teaching methods. Mentors are trained not just in pedagogy but in the art of experiential learning, class control, and digital fluency. They are equipped to handle the diverse challenges that come with teaching in a virtual environment, especially when their mentees are from vastly different socio-economic backgrounds.

For the mentees, the impact is profound. Many are first-generation learners who have never had access to quality English education. Through Angrezi Medium, these students are not just learning a new language; they are being introduced to a world of possibilities. The curriculum is designed to build their skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital fluency, laying a strong foundation for their future academic and professional endeavors.

A Ripple Effect Across Continents
One of the most remarkable aspects of Angrezi Medium is its global reach. In the upcoming phase, more mentors from the United States will join forces with their Indian counterparts, bringing a global perspective to this local mission. This cross-cultural exchange is not just beneficial for the mentees but also enriches the mentors, exposing them to the challenges and rewards of teaching in a diverse environment.

Looking Forward: A Call to Action
As we move forward into this new phase, Angrezi Medium continues to seek the support of individuals, schools, and organizations committed to making a difference. The mission is clear: to create a world where no child is left behind, where education is a right, not a privilege, and where the barriers of geography and socio-economic status are dismantled by the power of community and technology.

Join us as we celebrate World Literacy Day this September and embark on a journey to change the educational landscape of rural West Bengal. Together, we can make a lasting impact—one mentor, one mentee, one lesson at a time.

Participating Rural Schools:
1. Bharatgarh The Light Nursery School – Sundarban Block
2. Children Center KGS – South 24 Parganas
3. East Point Public School – Sonarpur
4. Kids Zone School – Sundarban Block
5. Vivekananda English Academy (VEA) – Sundarban Block
6. Sererati F. P. School – Sundarban Block Near Bangladesh border
7. Oxford Mission – South 24 Parganas
8. Shri Ramkrishna Shikhaniketan – Sundarban Block, Haroa
9. Sondalia Shishu Bikash Academy – South 24 Parganas
10 : AL-AMEEN SHAMSUN ACADEMY ( Howrah)
11. Suryakiran Nursery & K.G school. ( Sundarban ,South 24 Parganas)

Participating Urban Schools:
1. Birla Bharati School
2. Loreto House
3. DPS Megacity
4. Silver Point School
5. Garden High School
6. Sri Sri Academy
7.Loreto Convent Entally

University Mentors:
1. Calcutta University
2. Jadavpur University
3. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University
4. St. Xavier’s College & University

International Support:
Students from USA and Vietnam is also participating.