Algeria: Algeria Shifts Towards English As French Loses Ground in Schools
[RFI] Primary school pupils in Algeria are in for a change this year when, for the first time, the national curriculum will focus on English over French. The move follows a general trend across former French colonies in North Africa that are now prioritising English.
Algeria is set to transition from French to English as its primary second language in schools. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, English will be taught as the first foreign language in primary schools, replacing French. This shift follows a trend across former French colonies in North Africa, where English has gained prominence. The reform aims to distance Algeria from its colonial past and align with the global lingua franca status of English.
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