Algerian Education Minister, Mohamed Séghir Saadaui, has emphasized the importance of implementing uniform internal regulations in educational institutions. He made this statement during a national conference held via video conferencing, attended by officials from the central administration, directors of national exams and competitions, and directors of education. The minister highlighted that these regulations aim to provide optimal conditions for students' learning and promote positive communication between educational stakeholders.

The uniform internal regulations, prepared and approved by the national conference of education directors, are designed to help provide a smooth educational experience. The minister stressed the need for a unified approach to implementing these regulations, ensuring that all educational institutions adhere to them. He also emphasized the importance of making these regulations accessible to all stakeholders, including parents, through various media channels.

Minister Saadaui praised the vigilance of education directors and institutional directors in handling cases of students broadcasting videos from within classrooms. He confirmed that these situations are dealt with in accordance with Article 43 of the internal regulations, which prohibits the use of mobile phones and communication devices within classrooms. The minister called for those responsible to be referred to disciplinary councils, after the attendance of the student's guardian.

The minister also reviewed the progress made in filling vacancies in certain educational institutions, following the appointment of teachers who succeeded in the recruitment competition. He praised the discipline shown by education directorates in applying the laws and regulations governing these processes. The minister emphasized the need for strict adherence to legal and regulatory provisions, without being influenced by social media content.

During the conference, the minister also addressed the concerns of certain groups, including contract teachers whose contracts have expired and those who participated in the recruitment competition. He stressed the need for strict application of legal and regulatory provisions related to the use of reserve lists. The minister assured those concerned that their cases would be handled in accordance with the law and regulations in force.

The conference also discussed the situation of management plans at the level of several provinces. The minister called on the concerned directorates to accelerate the completion of procedures related to these plans, given their importance in ensuring smooth administrative and organizational management of the sector. He emphasized the need to respect deadlines and strengthen continuous coordination with the central cell and specialized structures.

In conclusion, Minister Saadaui praised the efforts made by sector officials and employees across provinces to ensure a stable start to the school year. He expressed appreciation for the support and care provided to the education sector by the country's top authorities, led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Algeria has achieved significant results in the Global Innovation Index 2026, ranking third globally in education and second in terms of education spending and government funding per student.

Key points

  • The Algerian Education Minister emphasizes the importance of implementing uniform internal regulations in educational institutions to ensure a smooth educational experience.
  • The minister stresses the need for strict adherence to legal and regulatory provisions related to the use of reserve lists and recruitment processes.
  • Algeria has achieved significant results in the Global Innovation Index 2026, ranking third globally in education.

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