Nationalism is currently being taught in 11 schools as part of a pilot programme.
The pilot programme was launched for Grade 4 students in four schools in Male' and seven schools in the atolls.
The schools are:
1. Salahuddin School - Hulhumale'
2. Kalaafaanu School - Male' City
3. Thaajuddeen School - Male' City
4. Muhyiddin School - Villimale'
5. Baa Atoll Education Center - Edhafushi, Baa Atoll
6. Lhaviyani Atoll Educational Centre - Hinnavaru, Lhaviyani Atoll
7. Vaavu Atoll Education Centre - Felidhoo, Vaavu Atoll
8. Magoodhoo School - Magoodhoo, Faafu Atoll
9. Abubakr School - Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
10. Hithadoo School – Hithadhoo, Addu City
11. Mohamed Jamaluddin School – Fuvahmulah City
The Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education have jointly conducted training programmes for teachers to teach the subject of nationalism. The sessions were attended by principals, teachers and focal points. They were provided with an introduction to the subject of nationalism, the structure of the subject in the curriculum and how it will be taught.
Introducing nationalism as a separate subject is included in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's roadmap for his first 14 weeks in office. The purpose is to foster nationalism and build a generation that reveres their culture and heritage.
The education ministry stated that the nationalism subject is divided into key stages and that aspects of nationalism has also been included in other subjects in the curriculum. The ministry added that it aims to teach nationalism in all grades. The government plans to officially introduce nationalism as part of the curriculum in the next academic year.