Algeria Modifies Foreign Language Education Rules
Algeria announced a reorganization of the foreign language teaching program in primary education, whereby English will be introduced ahead of French starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. Children in the third grade will learn English, while French will begin in the fourth grade, with its instruction postponed by a year rather than eliminated entirely. The aim of this step is to improve foreign language learning and strengthen the presence of English in scientific and technological fields, as part of Algeria's effort to expand the use of English in universities and scientific disciplines. At the same time, a broad presence of French will be maintained, with around 15 million speakers in the country. Supporters of this move believe that prioritizing English helps build a stronger language foundation, though implementing it poses challenges related to the availability of qualified teachers and appropriate curricula, all while ensuring that students' burdens are not increased.
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