Addressing the Parent Body on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP) and the
Choice of Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT)
Introduction
Good evening, parents, teachers, and members of the school community. Thank you for
coming together to discuss an important aspect of our children’s education: the choice of
the Language of Learning and Teaching, commonly referred to as LoLT. The Language
in Education Policy (LiEP) plays a crucial role in guiding schools like ours in making
decisions about which language or languages are used for teaching and learning. Today,
I will provide some background on the LiEP, discuss the challenges we face, and explore
the practical considerations that impact our choice of LoLT.
Background on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP)
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