The primary school in Konsankoro Centre, located 30 kilometers from the prefecture capital of Kérouané, is grappling with a significant shortage of teachers. Despite having six classrooms, the school only has three permanent teachers and two contract teachers. The school's director, Bakary Kaba, has taken on teaching duties in two classes to ensure students can continue their education.
According to Bakary Kaba, the school's infrastructure has been improved thanks to the efforts of Rio Tinto Simfer, which built six new classrooms and renovated three others, bringing the total number of classrooms to nine. The local commune has also supported the school by providing two contract teachers during the 2025-2026 academic year. Kaba expressed his gratitude to the commune for its contribution to education.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, the school had a total of 327 students. Kaba described the challenge of teaching with a shortage of teachers as a "purely pedagogical" issue. He took on the responsibility of teaching two classes, CM1 and CM2, to ensure all students received instruction. His colleagues each taught one class, covering the six teaching groups.
Despite the challenges, the school achieved a relatively good result in the entrance exam to 7th grade, with 12 out of 25 candidates admitted. The school's director attributed this success to the hard work of students and teachers. He expressed his commitment to redoubling efforts to improve teaching techniques and achieve an even better result in the upcoming academic year.
As the new academic year approaches, the school is making final preparations. The schoolyard has undergone renovation work with the support of Rio Tinto Simfer, including the concreting and sanitation of the courtyard. The school's administration is updating its documents to ensure a smooth start to the new academic year.
The shortage of teachers at Konsankoro primary school is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. The school's director and local authorities will need to work together to find a solution to this problem and ensure that students receive the education they deserve. The community is eagerly awaiting the start of the new academic year.
The situation at Konsankoro primary school highlights the challenges faced by many schools in Guinea, particularly in rural areas. The government's efforts to improve education infrastructure and teacher training will be crucial in addressing these challenges and providing quality education to all students.
Key points
- The primary school in Konsankoro Centre faces a severe shortage of teachers, with only three permanent teachers and two contract teachers for six classrooms.
- Rio Tinto Simfer has contributed to the school's infrastructure development, building six new classrooms and renovating three others.
- The school achieved a relatively good result in the entrance exam to 7th grade, with 12 out of 25 candidates admitted.
