The 2026-2027 academic year officially commenced in Chad on October 1, 2026, with students and teachers returning to schools across the country. The launch comes after a surprise visit by the President to the École des enfants de troupe and the Félix-Éboué high school, where he noted "many shortcomings" and urged all Chadians to contribute to the rehabilitation of public schools.
In response to the President's call to action, the Projet d'Appui au Renforcement de l'Éducation de Base (PARAEB) is working to support the education system through infrastructure development and teacher training. According to Boniface, the project's Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, 349 schools are currently under construction or have been completed, providing 1,047 classrooms, 1,396 latrines, and 158 administrative offices.
The PARAEB project has made significant progress, with 70 out of 78 schools in the first phase already handed over to the authorities. The project's efforts aim to address the educational needs highlighted by the President during his visit. Students are welcoming the new academic year with enthusiasm, looking forward to a stable year with minimal disruptions.
Ahmat Bichara, a terminal A4 student at Félix-Éboué high school, expressed her excitement to return to school and acquire new experiences. She hopes for a smooth academic year and encourages her peers to respect their teachers. Similarly, Mariam Toldibaye, a first-year student in accounting at the N'Djamena Technical and Commercial High School, confirmed that classes have resumed, with students and teachers present and engaged.
School administrators report a strong turnout of students and a readiness to begin the new academic year. Abdelsalam Idriss Mahamat, head of the N'Djamena Technical and Commercial High School, urged parents who have not yet enrolled their children to do so promptly, emphasizing that classes are already underway.
At Félix-Éboué II high school, headmaster Dingamnayal Sayam confirmed that the academic year has started effectively for intermediate classes, following the return of exam classes on September 15. He emphasized that the school is fully prepared, with all levels and classes engaged, and that the success of students relies on the collaboration of all stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
The start of the 2026-2027 academic year in Chad marks a renewed focus on education, with the government and development partners working to improve infrastructure and teacher training. As the year progresses, students, teachers, and administrators will work together to achieve academic success and address the challenges facing the education sector.
Key points
- The PARAEB project has completed or is constructing 349 schools, providing 1,047 classrooms and 1,396 latrines.
- The President of Chad visited several schools in N'Djamena, highlighting the need for rehabilitation and improvement of public schools.
- Students and teachers have welcomed the new academic year, with many expressing enthusiasm and hope for a stable and productive year.
