# Algeria 2026 education reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-2026-education-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-13T23:59:17.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 5. In July 2026, Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research expanded university orientation options to twelve programmes and launched an electronic guide to replace traditional paper manuals. Following a national baccalaureate success rate of 56.18%, the ministry opened an online portal on 30 July for students to view university allocations. After processing preference lists submitted between 15 and 22 July, Minister Kamel Baddari reported that 81.7% of students received one of their three top-ranked choices. Applicants assigned a “choice zero” entered a second selection round from 31 July to 2 August, with results due on 7 August and final enrollment scheduled for 5 to 10 August. Simultaneously, the Ministry of National Education announced a major linguistic shift for the 2026–2027 academic year: English will replace French as the sole foreign language taught in the third year of primary school, with French introduced only in the fourth year. This reform is part of a broader overhaul including a new secondary computer-science track, restructured secondary streams, increased English hours in technical tracks, and expanded laboratory time. The move toward English follows a trend of reducing French influence in Algerian education, including the 2025 transition of medical and dental programs to English. While proponents view English as the language of science and technology, the proposal has sparked debate regarding the ideological implications and the rapid displacement of the existing linguistic landscape. ## Claims - Starting in the 2026‑2027 school year, English will be the only foreign language taught in the third year of primary school in Algeria. (corroborated by 5 sources) - French will be introduced at the fourth year of primary school instead of the third. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui announced the reform at a national conference preparing the new school year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A new secondary track dedicated to computer science (information technology) will be created. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Secondary education will be reorganized into distinct streams from the first year, eliminating the current common core. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The volume of English instruction will be increased in technical secondary tracks. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The ministry says the reforms aim to align Algeria’s curriculum with international standards and reduce linguistic interference for young learners. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Practical work hours will be expanded for final‑cycle classes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Education reforms drive digital shifts in Senegal and language debates in Algeria Senegal is working to digitize its education system through new online platforms, while Algeria faces debate over proposed reforms to prioritize English over French in schools. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/education-reforms-drive-digital-shifts-in-senegal-and-language-debates-in-algeria ### 2026-07-30: Algeria Ministry of Higher Education Publishes Bac 2026 Orientation Results Algeria’s higher‑education ministry launched the Bac 2026 orientation portal, showing university placements; a second round for unassigned students runs 31 July‑2 Aug, with final enrollment 5‑10 Aug. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-ministry-of-higher-education-publishes-bac-2026-orientation-results ### 2026-07-29: Algeria shifts primary education from French to English starting 2026 Algeria will replace French with English in third‑year primary classes from 2026‑27, expand English in secondary schools, and continues a broader shift away from French education. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-shifts-primary-education-from-french-to-english-starting-2026 ### 2026-07-25: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-switches-3rd-primary-language-to-english ### 2026-07-11: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-expands-baccalaureate-orientation-options-to-12-choices-for-2026-graduates --- Cite as: Algeria 2026 education reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-2026-education-reforms