Abstract

The Christian Missionaries were the pioneers of Western Education. In 1818 A.D. Rev. Mead founded the Nagercoil Seminary in the neighborhood of Kalkulam Taluk. It was the first institution to impart regular English education in south Travancore. The present Scott Christian Higher Secondary School was established by Rev. Ringletaube in 1809. The growth and development of the school owes its growth to one Septimus R. Scott who generously donated 1000 pounds that he received from his aunt. In 1855A.D. Ringletaube was appointed as the Superintendent of Schools. During the year 1866 A.D- 1867 A.D the Travancore Government opened 11 English district schools. In 1877 A.D., the Maharajah�s Government wanted to popularize Vernacular education also. It was decide that every poverty should have its own school. The teachers were paid at the rate of one panam per pupil taught. Prior to 1915, Malayalam was the only medium of instruction in all the categories of Vernacular schools in the whole state.

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