Like Algeria, Morocco prefers to bet on English against French – La Nouvelle Tribune

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Morocco According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, it recently announced its intention to implement a major education reform aimed at expanding the teaching of English at the middle school level. This effort echoes a The trend is similar in Algeria There the French recede. The aim of the move is to gradually and equally establish linguistic pluralism in the country, according to a statement by Moroccan officials quoted by international media.

Currently, English is taught from the third year of public college in Morocco. However, with the new circular, this teaching will be extended to the first year 10% coverage rateThen in the second year 50% rate from next year onwards. In the medium term, the sector is also targeted 100% coverage in second year by 2024-2025. Thus, students at every level of the college will benefit from 2 hours of English per week. This reform is not just about increasing teaching time. The ministry also plans to provide digital resources to learners and teachers.

Also, a Central Steering Committee will be set up to closely monitor the implementation of this ambitious reform. The widespread teaching of English in Moroccan colleges will also have an impact on French being taught as the first foreign language from primary school. This decision is in addition to the one made by the president in Algeria 2022 Abdelmadjid Tebboune introduced English from Primary School. Thus, English dominates the region, which may have consequences for the importance and influence of the French language.

However, it is important to note This move is not intended to exclude the French languageRather to promote multilingualism within the Moroccan education system. English has become an essential international language, used in the fields of communication, business, technology and research. By strengthening the teaching of English, Morocco seeks to equip its students with additional linguistic skills that help them be better prepared for today’s globalized world.