President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, revealed that the number of students in Algeria has exceeded 12 million across all educational levels, a significant increase from just 900,000 at the time of independence.
In a speech at the Continental Conference on Education, Youth, and Employability, held at the Mourabitoune Conference Center in Nouakchott, President Tebboune announced that the enrollment of 6-year-olds in schools has increased by 100 percent in 2024.
The President also highlighted that the number of teachers in public education institutions has surpassed 600,000, a significant rise from 23,000 in 1962. Notably, 75.62 percent of these teachers are women, all graduates of Algerian training institutes.
In his address, President Tebboune emphasized Algeria's decision to give teachers and professors special status in 2024, viewing them not just as employees but as educators of future generations, offering them special privileges.
Additionally, the President noted that the number of African students currently enrolled in Algerian universities has reached 5,998, with Algeria offering 2,000 scholarships annually for higher education and 500 scholarships for vocational training to African students. Since independence, 65,000 African students have benefited from education and training opportunities in various disciplines in Algerian institutes and universities.
Algeria is also focused on supporting the education infrastructure of African countries, including building and rehabilitating schools, and it is home to the African Union Institute for Water, Energy, and Climate Change Sciences.
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