What are cluster schools?

• Clusters schools are centres of excellence (within each school grouping) focusing on niche areas like music, sports, ICT, sciences, languages and special education.
• 300 schools will be in the pioneer group.
• Applications will be open to all schools.
• To help schools write their proposals, the guidelines and criteria will be published in March.
• A special select committee comprising experts will be established to vet through applications and shortlist them for final approval.