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Letter from Algiers. The language war has resumed with the introduction of English in primary schools at the start of the school year in September.
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By our correspondent in Algiers, Adeleene Med
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VS’In Algeria, a race against time has begun to respond to the president’s directive that English be taught in primary school from the start of the next school year. During his last interview with the news media, President Abdelmadjid Debon justified the choice, declaring that “French is the spoils of war, but English remains the international language.” Various education directorates across the country launched a massive recruitment drive in early August to find English teachers for around 20,000 primary schools. You only need an English language or translation license to file your application. By September, the aim is to hire 7,000 to 8,000 teachers. With confidence, Minister…
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