Fun and interactive learning camps accelerate learning progress for most disadvantaged children in India

WHAT: Children attend fun, activity-based ‘Learning Camps’ where they are grouped according to their ability rather than their age or Grade. The instructional approach is called CAMaL (Combined Activities for Maximised Learning) and is sometimes also referred to as TaRL (Teaching at the Right Level).

WHERE: Pratham is implementing TaRL in 21 states of India, 14 of which are through signed partnerships with the State Government

WHEN: The program was officially launched in 2007 and is currently in its fourth three-year phase (2016-19)

WHO: The program has reached close to 5 million children between the ages of 6-14 years on an annual basis since 2007

WHY: Data from ASER Centre shows that although children are enrolled in school, large proportions are not acquiring even foundational skills like basic reading and math on time. Substantial proportions of children are struggling with foundational skills even after five or more years of schooling. Without these capabilities, students are not able to cope with what is expected of them in different grades. Children therefore need to be grouped by ability at taught at their level.

About the Program
Implementation Guide 1
Implementation Guide 2
Program Models