Language skill development at scale in Tamil Nadu

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Overview

In classrooms across Tamil Nadu, thousands of first year students carry the same unspoken worry: “Will my language skills hold me back?” For many first gen and Tamil medium learners, this single skill can shape which opportunities feel possible.

The Tamil Nadu Government’s Naan Mudhalvan project, now Vetri Thiran Payirchi Thittam (VTPT), along with collaboration from Pearson set out to rewrite that story—bringing job-ready English training to colleges across the state.

The Challenge

Language skills at college entry limited student confidence, participation, and employability. Institutions needed a scalable way to identify gaps and improve workplace-ready communication outcomes—without increasing academic or digital burden.

The Partnership

The Government of Tamil Nadu partnered with Pearson under Naan Mudhalvan programme (now VTPT), to drive measurable improvements in job-ready English across first-year students at scale.

The Impact

  • Near-universal diagnostic completion
  • Significant proficiency improvements
  • Improved visibility for institutions
  • Improved job readiness
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A look at how Tamil Nadu scaled job-ready English skills for thousands of students through the Naan Mudhalvan (now VTPT) initiative in partnership with Pearson.

From diagnostics to personalised learning, this case study highlights how institutions can build measurable employability outcomes at scale.

What we achieved

88,700+

Students completed the placement test levels

2200+

Students completed 10 levels

2600+

Credly badges were earned 

280+

Institutions were engaged 

Pearson has been recognized with the Gold Category award at the Confederation of Indian Industry – Academia Partnership Awards 2025.

 

What is Pearson MePro?

Pearson’s MePro is a feedback-based English language tool that is specifically designed to help you in your career development and betters your employability chances.

Why choose MePro?

We help you in learning and understanding

 

Adaptive learning

Every learner is automatically mapped to their current English proficiency level

 

Illustrated themes

Story-telling approach targeting visual learners and readers

 

Measurable outcomes

Learning outcomes measured against Global scale of English & CEFR levels

Digital badges

 

Digital badges linked to jobs

Certificate and recognised digital badges that help learners connect to real-world jobs

 

Engaging content

Role-plays, simulations and live sessions that encourage practical learning

language proficiency

 

Improves language proficiency and employability

With industry-specific learning outcomes from GSE as part of content across MePro levels

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