The Punjab Government’s School of Eminence (SoE) initiative seeks to revolutionize education in government schools by promoting holistic student development and preparing them for the 21st century. SoEs provide enriching learning experiences through innovative teaching practices, world-class infrastructure, and visionary leadership. These schools aim to create safe, joyful environments that nurture curiosity and support students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
SoEs are designed as models of excellence, fostering exemplary school leaders and promoting scalable solutions for quality education. Their framework is built on five pillars:
Infrastructure
Academics
Human Resource Management
Sports and Co-curricular Activities
Community Engagement
Infrastructure
Academics
Human Resource Management
Sports and Co-curricular Activities
Community Engagement
Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, career guidance, and inclusive learning spaces led by inspiring educators.
Implementation & Scale
SoEs are setting new benchmarks in education, inspiring transformation statewide. TEA has set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) to oversee the implementation of the project. The first SoE was inaugurated in September 2024.
Currently, 118 government schools have been transformed into SoEs, with 118 senior secondary schools across Punjab’s 23 districts selected for this initiative. Catering to grades 9-12, these schools admit:
of students from government
schools
of students from other institutions through an aptitude-based selection process
Implementation & Scale
SoEs are setting new benchmarks in education, inspiring transformation statewide. TEA has set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) to oversee the implementation of the project. The first SoE was inaugurated in September 2024.
Currently, 118 government schools have been transformed into SoEs, with 118 senior secondary schools across Punjab’s 23 districts selected for this initiative. Catering to grades 9-12, these schools admit:
of students from government
schools
of students from other institutions through an aptitude-based selection process
2023
Commencement year with TEA
118
Number of Schools Covered
23,271
Number of Students
2023
Commencement year with TEA
118
Number of Schools Covered
23,271
Number of Students
Our
Vision
The “Schools of Eminence” program aims to re-imagine education in Government schools envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible 21st-century citizens
Our
Mission
The “Schools of Eminence” program aims to re-imagine education in Government schools envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible 21st-century citizens
Our
Vision
The “Schools of Eminence” program aims to re-imagine education in Government schools envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible 21st-century citizens
Our
Mission
The “Schools of Eminence” program aims to re-imagine education in Government schools envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible 21st-century citizens
Key Focus
Areas
Key Focus
Areas
Robust admission process
Infrastructure and Tech Integration
Enriching academic environment
Premier competitive exam Preparation
High-quality teaching and learning
Monitoring and Evaluation
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Intended
Impact
With a focus on holistic development, state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative teaching, and robust community engagement, SoEs strive to inspire statewide educational transformation and prepare students for 21st-century challenges.
Intended
Impact
With a focus on holistic development, state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative teaching, and robust community engagement, SoEs strive to inspire statewide educational transformation and prepare students for 21st-century challenges.
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