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Algeria 2026 education reforms

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

Overview

In July 2026 Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research broadened university orientation options, moving from ten to twelve programme choices and launching an electronic guide with a two‑phase summer registration schedule.

Later that month, the Ministry of National Education announced that, from the 2026‑2027 academic year, English will be the sole foreign language taught in the third year of primary school, with French postponed to the fourth year. Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui presented the change at a national conference, framing it as part of a comprehensive overhaul aimed at reducing linguistic interference for young learners and aligning curricula with international standards.

The same reform package introduced a new nationwide computer‑science stream for secondary schools, eliminated the common core, and allowed students to select specialised tracks from the first year. It also increased English teaching hours in technical tracks, expanded laboratory time for terminal‑level classes, and plans to grow scientific, robotics and artificial‑intelligence clubs. Together, these measures seek to modernise Algeria’s education pathways, strengthen technical training, and improve alignment with global standards.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 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.
[● 5 SOURCES] French will be introduced at the fourth year of primary school instead of the third.
[● 3 SOURCES] Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui announced the reform at a national conference preparing the new school year.
[● 3 SOURCES] A new secondary track dedicated to computer science (information technology) will be created.
[● 2 SOURCES] Secondary education will be reorganized into distinct streams from the first year, eliminating the current common core.
[● 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.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Practical work hours will be expanded for final‑cycle classes.

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 13 sources
Algerian Education Ministry Replaces French with English in Primary Schools
Algeria will teach English, not French, in 3rd‑grade primary schools from 2026‑27; French moves to 4th grade. The reform also adds a new computer‑science track, restructures secondary streams and boosts English
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Algeria expands baccalaureate orientation options to 12 choices for 2026 graduates
Algeria’s education ministry will let 2026 baccalaureate graduates choose up to 12 university programs, with enrollment phases in July and a new online portal replacing the old PDF guide.

Sources

1001infos.net · akhbarona.com · alaraby.co.uk · algerie-eco.com · algerie360.com · fr.awras.com · journaux.ma · lasentinelle.dz · lecourrier-dalgerie.com · lejdd.fr · lejournaldemayotte.com · lexpress.mg · observalgerie.com · pressafrik.com · tsa-algerie.com · veronesi.net

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