Three Langauge Formula under NEP 2020 fully explained

Is French Really Out of Delhi Schools? NEP 2020 Three Language Formula Explained | Ft. Simran Saini Today's episode is about a policy that has created confusion in every classroom and staffroom - the Three Language Formula under NEP 2020. What does NEP actually say? That learning should be in mother tongue, home language or regional language. And that out of the three languages children learn, at least two must be native to India, with the choice resting with the States, regions and the students themselves, and no language to be imposed on any State. Foreign languages like French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean are to be offered only as an additional option at the secondary level. What does this mean on the ground? In Delhi schools where French and Spanish were the most popular third language for years, students are now being told to take Sanskrit or another Indian language instead. English, which is the medium of instruction in most schools, is also being treated as a foreign language in this formula. To decode what the policy says vs what is happening in schools, we have with us Simran Saini, TGT English Educator with over 8 years of teaching experience, who has seen this transition up close in English-medium schools. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What NEP Actually Says: How are English-medium schools in Delhi practically implementing mother tongue instruction? And is the flexibility of no language imposition real on the ground? Sidelining of English & Foreign Languages: Is English losing its importance now that it is counted in the foreign language bracket? And how has the move to keep foreign languages only as an add-on at secondary level collapsed enrolment for French and Spanish in Class 6-10? Teacher Employment Crisis: How have student numbers for French/Spanish changed in the last two years? With schools forcing Sanskrit/Hindi as third language, what is happening to qualified French/Spanish teachers - are posts being cut, salaries reduced, or teachers forced to teach other subjects? After spending years getting B2/C1/C2 certifications, what career options are left? Extra Burden for Students: A student who wanted French for study abroad now has to take a third Indian language often without a proper teacher. Is this an extra burden? Are we repeating old mistakes where languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam could not be taught in North India due to lack of teachers? And what about students who already studied French for 3-4 years and their learning has stopped mid-way? The Solution: If the goal is both local roots and global opportunities, what is the ideal model? Should foreign languages be allowed as 3rd language till Class 10 and Indian languages as 4th optional? Final message to policymakers and parents who are confused right now. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Simran Saini is a TGT English Educator with over 8 years of experience in Delhi's private schools. She works closely with language departments and shares first-hand insights on implementation challenges of NEP 2020. This video is for parents, students of Class 5-10, French/Spanish/German teachers, and educators trying to understand NEP 2020 implementation. #nep2020 #threelanguageformula #NEPExplained #delhischools #FrenchInSchools #educationpolicy #ThirdLanguage #ForeignLanguageTeachers