The Impact of English: Strengths and Weaknesses as a Medium of Instruction in English Version Schools

Author(s): Saifullah Siddique, Md. Shaheen Alam, Md. Samyul Haque

Publication Date: June 30, 2025

Abstract

This study examines the benefits and challenges of using English as the language of instruction in schools that primarily teach English. Furthermore, it helps to assess the actual situation of pupils in English-language schools and determine whether they are experiencing advantages or encountering difficulties when English is used as the primary medium of teaching. This finding is significant for kids in Bangladesh who attend English-medium schools, as English is not their native language. Three English translations from the Khulna district have been chosen for this research. This study was conducted utilising a quantitative research methodology, employing a questionnaire. I gathered data from a total of 170 students through a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire consisted of 16 items. The theoretical framework employed in this study is Stephen D. Krashen's 'Acquisition-learning theory. The study of the gathered data indicates that the majority of pupils support the English version of the school, despite the presence of a few obstacles that can be overcome. Upon the completion of the study, a conclusion and recommendations are provided to address the difficulties.