The Delhi government has announced summer vacation for all government schools from May 11 to June 30. Remedial classes for students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will continue from May 11 to May 23 to help improve learning outcomes and enhance conceptual understanding.
According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education, special classes will be organized according to the availability of teaching staff and school infrastructure. This initiative aims to provide additional academic support to students, especially those who need extra attention.
Catch-up classes will start from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while teachers will remain on duty from 7:20 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each class period will last for one hour. In double-shift schools, classes will be held in separate wings.
For grades 9 and 10, schools have been instructed to focus primarily on science and mathematics. However, heads of schools may include other subjects based on academic performance, analysis of results and availability of teachers. For Year 12 students, remedial teaching topics will be determined by the respective schools according to the needs of the students.
Guidelines for remedial classes
The circular stated that schools must pay special attention to academically weak students and inform parents and students of the schedule through available communication channels. Wearing school uniform during remedial classes has become mandatory, and attendance will be determined online.
Schools have also been directed to obtain parental consent before students attend classes. Library facilities will remain open during the holiday period for self-study and book release.
The directorate has directed school principals to ensure availability of clean drinking water and other basic facilities on campus. Guest and contract teachers can also be involved in case regular teachers are not available.
Regular teachers who are assigned duties during the summer vacation will be given earned leave in lieu of this period, in accordance with CCS leave rules, while guest teachers will be paid according to current norms.
Deputy Directors of Education at district and district levels have been asked to monitor the implementation of the remedial program and conduct daily visits to at least two schools where classes are held.
