Algerian Education Ministry Replaces French with English in Primary Schools

Algeria English language French language primary education reform Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui

The Algerian Ministry of National Education announced that, beginning with the 2026‑2027 academic year, English will become the sole foreign language taught in the third year of primary school, while French will be introduced only in the fourth year. The decision was presented by Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui at the national conference preparing the new school year.

The reform is part of a broader overhaul of the education system. It includes the creation of a new secondary track dedicated to computer science, a restructuring of secondary education into distinct streams from the first year, an increased volume of English instruction in technical tracks, and expanded practical work hours for final‑cycle classes. The ministry says the changes aim to align Algeria’s curriculum with international standards and to avoid linguistic interference for young learners.

Entities: Algeria · Algerian Ministry of National Education · English language · French language · Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui

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[● 3 SOURCES] Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui announced the reform at a national conference preparing the new school year.
[● 2 SOURCES] Secondary education will be reorganized into distinct streams from the first year, eliminating the current common core.
[● 5 SOURCES] Starting in the 2026‑2027 school year, English will be the only foreign language taught in the third year of primary school in Algeria.
[● 3 SOURCES] A new secondary track dedicated to computer science (information technology) will be created.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Practical work hours will be expanded for final‑cycle classes.
[● 5 SOURCES] French will be introduced at the fourth year of primary school instead of the third.
[● 2 SOURCES] The volume of English instruction will be increased in technical secondary tracks.
[● 2 SOURCES] The ministry says the reforms aim to align Algeria’s curriculum with international standards and reduce linguistic interference for young learners.