Ethical Component to Be Added to National Character Curriculum in Two Years

Minister of Education and Higher Education and Skills Development, Dr. Ismail Shafeeq, has announced that changes will be introduced to the National Character curriculum starting next year, including the addition of an ethical component. Speaking at the Ahha Forum, Dr. Shafeeq stated that the curriculum, first introduced in 2024 for Key Stages 1 and 2, has now been expanded to Key Stages 3 and 4. Based on feedback from the program, the decision was made to introduce changes next year. The Minister highlighted that the BINGA Program, currently operating in schools, has conducted over 15,700 activities in 200 schools with the participation of approximately 100,000 students. The program focuses on a specific theme each month. Dr. Shafeeq noted that work will be done within the next two years to integrate stories of Maldivian ancestors, important national values, and inherited morals and conduct into the National Character curriculum. The National Character curriculum is a program initiated by President Dr. Mohamed to instill love for the nation and Maldivian culture in children's hearts, aiming to produce students who think proudly about their country.