les délais d’inscription en première année primaire prorogés jusqu’au 15 juin
Summary of Minister Sadaoui’s Announcement in Ghardaïa
On Sunday, the Minister of National Education, Mohammed Seghir Sadaoui, announced an extension of the enrollment period for first-year primary school until June 15 during a press conference in Ghardaïa. This announcement came after Sadaoui inaugurated the Brevet d’enseignement moyen (BEM) examination at CEM Mohamed-Boudiaf.
The enrollment process is to be conducted exclusively through a digital platform to ensure social equity, a focus that underlines the ministry’s commitment to modernizing education and making it accessible to all.
In response to inquiries about student assessments, Sadaoui noted that the evaluation process is in its early stages but has recently been expanded to two additional levels, indicating a long-term vision for enhancing educational quality. He emphasized the importance of teaching quality, highlighting the need for appropriate structures that cater to educational objectives and digital interactions. A critical aspect of this effort includes having specialized teachers for each subject, a goal the ministry is pursuing through its normal schools (Ecoles normales supérieures) and ongoing training programs.
Regarding curricular developments, Sadaoui mentioned that the national commission responsible for quality education is currently reviewing programs. The results of these efforts, particularly concerning third-year primary education, are expected to be announced soon.
On the BEM examination front, Sadaoui reassured that necessary resources have been mobilized to ensure conducive examination conditions that promote healthy competition and effective evaluation mechanisms. He specifically noted that the ministry is dedicated to providing optimal conditions for all candidates, including those with special needs, hospitalized students, and members of the national community returning home. These groups will receive tailored examination materials to accommodate their unique situations.
This year’s BEM examination encompasses 826,970 candidates—comprising 814,523 enrolled students and 12,447 private candidates—spread across 3,070 examination centers.
Detailed Overview of Key Points
Extension of Enrollment Period
- Enrollment for first-year primary school has been extended to June 15 to facilitate broader access for families.
Digital Enrollment System
- The enrollment process will exclusively use a digital platform to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, can enroll equitably.
Assessment of Acquired Skills
- The minister addressed the ongoing assessment initiatives which are still in their infancy but have expanded to include two additional academic levels, indicating a commitment to refining the educational evaluation process.
Focus on Teaching Quality
- Emphasis on maintaining high teaching standards, with dedicated structures and digital resources in place.
- The commitment to specialist teachers for each subject aims to enhance the educational impact.
Curricular Development
- Current review of educational programs by the national commission, with forthcoming results anticipated for third-year primary education.
Preparations for BEM Examination
- All necessary preparations have been made to ensure students can take the BEM exam in favorable conditions that promote positive competition.
- Special attention is dedicated to students with specific needs, including those hospitalized or returning from abroad, by providing them with appropriate examination materials.
Statistics on BEM Examination Candidates
- The total number of candidates for the BEM exam is 826,970, with a division between regular and private candidates across over 3,000 examination centers.
Overall, Minister Sadaoui’s announcements highlight significant ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in Algeria, focusing on equitable access, teaching standards, and comprehensive assessment methods, ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.
