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**Summary:**
The Karnataka state government has approved the launch of English-medium classes in 115 government schools in the Dakshina Kannada district, including the century-old Government Higher Primary School in Bejai Kapikad, Mangaluru. This particular school, with 63 students and five teachers, hopes to attract new students to its English-medium Class 1 starting this academic year (2025-2026). The school is also seeking donations for infrastructure improvements, including new classrooms and other facilities, through the ‘Namagaagi’ portal. A further 78 schools in the Udupi district have also received permission to start English medium classes.
**News Article:**
**Dakshina Kannada Schools to Introduce English-Medium Classes**
**MANGALURU, July 6, 2025** – In a move aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, the Karnataka state government has authorized 115 government schools in Dakshina Kannada to begin offering English-medium classes from the 2025-26 academic year. This includes the Government Higher Primary School in Bejai Kapikad, a historic institution established in 1922.
Headmistress Leena Irine Goveas confirmed that the permission was granted on July 2nd. “Though the academic year has already started, we hope to have an admission of new students to English medium of Class 1,” she said.
The Government Higher Primary School in Bejai Kapikad currently serves 63 students from Classes 1 to 7 with 3 permanent teachers and 2 guest teachers. The school boasts 10 computers equipped with computer-aided teaching tools and provides extracurricular activities.
To further improve the learning environment, the school is actively seeking donations through the ‘Namagaagi’ portal for crucial upgrades. The school is seeking funds for construction of additional classrooms, a kitchen, rainwater harvesting, a laboratory and drinking water purifiers.
Across Dakshina Kannada, a total of 120 schools already offer English-medium sections. 78 schools across the Udupi district have also been granted permission to start English medium classes.
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