What are cluster schools?


  • Cluster schools are centres of excellence (within each school grouping) focusing on niche areas like music, sports, ICT, sciences, languages and special education. 

  • 300 schools will be in the pioneer group. 

  • Applications will be open to all schools. 

  • To help schools write their proposals, the guidelines and criteria will be published in March. 

  • A special select committee comprising experts will be established to vet through applications and shortlist them for final approval.
  • 300 schools will be in the pioneer group. 

  • Applications will be open to all schools. 

  • To help schools write their proposals, the guidelines and criteria will be published in March. 

  • A special select committee comprising experts will be established to vet through applications and shortlist them for final approval.
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