Education in Goa
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The smallest state in India, Goa covers an area of 3,702 km2. Situated on the western coast of India, Goa shares its northern boundary with Maharashtra. Karnataka covers the eastern and southern boundary of the state. Panaji is the capital city of the state of Goa. One of the major tourist destinations in India, Goa also houses some of the best educational institutes of the nation. The education system here is comparatively better than many other states. According to the 2001 census report, the state has a literacy rate of 82%, well above the national average.
School education
The quality of state-run schools and the low level of corruption has added to the betterment of education in Goa. There is not much demand for private schools in Goa as people are quite happy with the performance of the government schools at all levels.[citation needed] There are approximately 2,153 schools in Goa which includes primary schools, middle schools, secondary schools and higher secondary schools.
State/District | Literacy rate |
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Goa | 88.7% |
North Goa | 89.57% |
South Goa | 87.59% |
Most of the schools in Goa are affiliated with Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. However, one can also come across schools affiliated to the CBSE and ICSE board. English is the main medium of instruction at the schools in Goa. Konkani and Portuguese are also taught in several schools of the state. Navy Children School, Infant Jesus High School, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Anjuman High School, Bal Bharati Vidya Mandir High School, Don Bosco School, Holy Cross High School, Guardian Angel High School are some of the renowned schools in Goa. Goa is multidimensional hub for education.
Higher education
References
- ^ "Economic Survey 2014-15" (PDF). Economic Survey 2014.