Iran just banned the teaching of English in primary schools — even after school hours — because, it said, those early years should be devoted to strengthening students’ skills in the Persian ...

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In the pilot schools, English is taught every Tuesday and Thursday – two lessons of 25 minutes each in nursery and two 30-minute lessons in primary schools. Vocabulary covered includes family ...

The St Malachy's Primary School pupil also speaks Marathi, Hindi and English. The Belfast school is one of over 80 in Northern Ireland taking part in the Scoil Spreagtha scheme. Organised by the ...