In School Language Labs

The In-School Language Labs in Booni, Chitral, Pakistan, is a collaborative initiative between the Worldwide Education Fund (WEF) of The Dallas Foundation in the USA and the Foundation to Empower Students (FES) in Pakistan. This project aims to provide high-quality English language education to students in low-income private schools in Chitral.

The selected schools are central hubs for establishing English Language Labs and Career Counseling and Coaching Resource Centers. WEF and FES provide the necessary technology and access to internet-based educational content through licensed agreements with platforms like FluentU, Lingua Phone, and other proprietary sources. FES also recruits and trains qualified English Language Facilitators who lead instruction and provide career counseling within these labs. Additionally, these facilitators train the existing English teachers, empowering them to take on leadership roles within the lab environment.

The primary goal of these language labs is to enhance the listening and speaking skills of primary and secondary school students. By fostering an interactive learning environment, the labs encourage students to exchange ideas and questions, gaining insights into the perspectives and actions of their peers globally. Furthermore, these labs serve as valuable resources for local teachers, helping them cover essential aspects of language learning that may not be fully addressed within regular classroom time due to limited access to relevant educational materials.

Through this project, WEF and FES aim to empower students with essential language skills and broaden their horizons, paving the way for brighter educational and career opportunities.

There are 5 operational language labs in low-income schools in Booni Chitral. These labs serve approximately 1,250 students, who 100 school teachers and 5 facilitators are training. These students are acquiring the language skills necessary for higher education, vocational training, and improved career prospects.