Large classes are a reality: What can be done? Brian MicheniMeredith BouvierLaura GregoryInga Afanasieva April 21, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/large-classes-are-a-reality-what-can-be-done When classrooms are already overcrowded and children are still waiting to enroll, finding a solution is not straightforward. In Balochistan Province, Pakistan, some schools have adopted shift systems, where the school day is divided so that different groups of students use the same classroom at different times of day. The tradeoff is significant: Each student receives less instructional time, but more children can attend school and overcrowded classrooms are avoided. It is a pragmatic response to a persistent constraint, and one the World Bank Group is actively supporting. © 2026 The World Bank Group,