The Algerian Ministry of National Education has confirmed that all educational institutions are ready to welcome students for the 2026-2027 academic year. According to Sadiq Bellabbas, Central Inspector at the Ministry of National Education, all necessary preparations have been made to ensure a smooth start to the new academic year. This includes the repair of schools damaged during the recent wave of fires in several provinces, including Jijel and Bejaia.
Bellabbas stated that the ministry does not expect a shortage of teachers or positions, and that new teachers have undergone training to facilitate their integration into the education system. The ministry has also developed an opening lesson for the new academic year, focusing on the relationship between the environment and health. The lesson will vary depending on the educational stage, with primary school students learning about the importance of trees for health.
In middle school, the lesson will focus on the impact of damage on health and the relationship between trees and health. For secondary school students, the lesson will emphasize the importance of protecting forest environments. The ministry is also preparing to organize the second edition of the School Health Week, in collaboration with several partners, including the Ministry of Health and the National Office for Combating Drugs and Addiction.
To ensure a unified and organized approach to education, the ministry has adopted a new internal regulation system. This system aims to regulate various aspects of school life and create a suitable learning environment. The ministry has also made efforts to address overcrowding in classrooms, with the goal of reducing the number of students per class to between 25 and 28.
However, Bellabbas noted that some areas with rapid population growth may still experience overcrowding, with some classes having up to 35 or 36 students. He emphasized that this is still a manageable number and that the ministry is working to address the issue. The ministry is also working to address the issue of schools with high student enrollment, with the goal of creating a more balanced and effective learning environment.
The new academic year will also see the implementation of a national and unified internal system, aimed at regulating school life and creating a suitable learning environment. This system is expected to help improve the overall quality of education in Algeria. The ministry's efforts to improve education are ongoing, with a focus on providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
The Algerian government has made significant efforts to support the education sector, including providing resources and infrastructure to schools. The ministry's commitment to environmental and health awareness is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable development and improve the well-being of Algerian citizens. With the new academic year underway, students and teachers are preparing for a year of learning and growth.
Key points
- Algerian schools are ready for the new academic year, with a focus on environmental and health awareness.
- The ministry has adopted a new internal regulation system to regulate school life and create a suitable learning environment.
- Efforts are being made to address overcrowding in classrooms and improve the overall quality of education.
