Why are English medium schools better than Bengali medium schools?

Answer 1

Our parents are confused with where to send their children- an English medium school or a Bangla medium school. English for its global image and demand, and Bangla for its national and first language, are the staple mediums of instruction in educational institutions in Bangladesh. This article highlights the importance of English both in Bangla and English medium schools.

A small number of students attend private English medium schools. In English medium all subjects are composed of English except Bangla. English medium schools follow the international curriculum and the examinations of Ordinary level (O level) and Advanced level (A level) are held and marked internationally.

Both English and Bangla medium schools are producing educated population in Bangladesh. But English medium schools provide congenial atmosphere in the school area and their trained and well-paid teachers have excellent inter-personal and instructional skills alongside the knowledge of their subjects concerned. Whereas Bangla medium schools are struggling with an unrealistic teacher-student ratio (around 1:50) which obliges them to be very strict and teachers with limited facilities can not help behaving rudely with their students which create many problems in the learning process.

Moreover, teachers of English medium schools try their heart and soul to bring their students' concepts clear about the topic so that students never forget it. They don't prefer memorization. For slow learners they have after-school programmes. However, teachers of Bangla medium schools don't have much opportunities to provide their best practice in teaching as they have to deal with large classes. So it is not always easy for them to check the understanding of all students.They sometimes ask their students to memorize if their words are not understood. Some teachers in Bangla medium taking the chance of large class system ask their students for coaching for extra care.

In English medium schools, the methods of instructions and interaction inside the class and school are usually English which facilitate the students to acquire English language faster with proficiency and accuracy. Conversely, Bangla medium schools do not provide such opportunities for their students, so naturally students in this medium are struggling with English language both in spoken and written versions. Their comprehension level in English is not usually high as well.

As English has already taken the driving seat among all other languages, its impact in the socio-economic development is worth-noting. Since it acts as a medium for people of different nations, English is used widely as a vehicle language for the transactions of international trade. Besides, a good command in English is essential for those who want to enhance their knowledge an maintain global communications.