Primary schools in Algeria operate on a three-cycle system. Nine years of basic education are divided into three three-year cycles. Students here are assessed based on the results of their coursework, and progression between grades is based on the results.
- Ages : 6-15 years
- Grades : Grade 1-9
- Duration of study : 9 years
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Admission Term : throughout the year
Curriculum
The curriculum for children 6 to 9 years of age (first cycle, first to 3rd year), offers manual work with education and training tools that develop motor skills and help children understand and adapt to the environment. The second cycle is designed for 9 to 12-year-olds students ( 4th to 6th year) and focuses on reinforcing the skills acquired during the first cycle and continued learning in language, mathematics, environment, and religious and national studies. The third cycle (middle school) encompasses the 7th to the ninth year of education for children 12 to 15 years old. The curriculum focuses on areas such as languages, social, cultural, religious, and scientific education, mathematics, physics, and various sciences of applied technology. At the end of the third cycle, the students will sit for the Brevet d’Enseignement Fondamental (BEF) or the foundation education certificate. Passing this examination will grant them access to general secondary schools, technical secondary schools, or technical training programs, whichever stream they choose.
Let us briefly look at some of the international primary schools you can find in Algeria. These are schools that offer a suitable international education that can also accommodate expatriates and foreign students.
American International School of Algiers
This is An independent, coeducational, multi-cultural, Kindergarten to 8th-grade school that provides an American program. It is host to a variety of students from more than 14 different nationalities. It offers a challenging curriculum and a supportive environment that helps students flourish as caring, confident, and culturally sensitive individuals. The school aims to provide academic excellence through an American-based education that nurtures responsible, respectful, and globally conscious lifelong learners while fostering a spirit of friendship and exchange among its students.
- Founded: August 2016
- Address: 05 bis Chemin Mackley, Ben Aknoun, 16030 Algiers, Algeria
- Grades: kindergarten to 8th grade.
- Language of instruction: English
- Type: co-educational, non-profit
- Terms : 2 semesters
- Admission Term : throughout the year
Prospective students- admission into the school is based on academic records and reports, written examination, interviews, and availability of space. the following documents must be submitted in English.
- Completed application and health forms
- A Copy of student and parents' passports
- A Copy of the student birth certificate
- A Complete academic report for the previous two years
- Confidential report from the current school
- Two passport-sized photos for applicant and parents
- An application fee
Tuition and fees- prospective parents should note the fees quoted below. This is quoted in US$.
School Fees for 2021-2022
Registration Fee $ 200
Tuition (Kindergarten to Grade 7) $ 30 000
Total $ 30 200
All tuition and fees are non-refundable and may be transferable. The tuition fee covers various operating costs including salaries, educational materials, books, equipment, and some extracurricular activities, and excludes possible additional costs, such as PE uniforms, field trips, personal supplies, to mention but a few.
British School Algiers
This is an internationally recognized school, providing excellent British education in a multicultural setting for 4 to 18-year olds. The language of instruction used here is English except for Arabic and French classes.
Primary school section
- Address: 36 Lot Kaouch Villa N° 17, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria.
- established: November 2020
- Grades : 1-6
- Duration of study: 6 years
- Primary Student population: 130
- Primary Language: English
- Terms : 2 terms (summer and spring terms)
- Admission Term: throughout the year
- Accreditation: British International schools (BIS), The Ministry of National Education
The curriculum
The school follows the British curriculum and offers British teaching and assessment methods. The curriculum aims to develop each student to be complete and to develop learning skills and qualities such as being An enquirer, Being reflective, deep thinkers, Being Proactive, Resilient, Empathy, and Being Respectful, among other qualities.
Students here learn through an interesting and engaging curriculum that develops their skills, knowledge, and personality and is delivered in a varied and holistic manner that caters to each student and individual learning style. They learn in areas including Physical Education, Arabic, French, Computing, mathematics, languages, sciences, and Music, to mention but a few.
Tuition and fees- the school fees to be paid by students is as follows. Parents should note that British and other foreign nationals must pay in GB pounds, Only Algerian nationals may pay in Algerian dinars, and the Fees include meals but exclude home-school travel and school uniforms.
Details Discount Annual Fees Termly Fees
British and other Nationals
Standard Rate GBP 9180 GBP 3060
Sibllings discount 10% GBP 8262 GBP 2754
Algerian Nationals
Standard Rate 1 380 000 DA 460 000 DA
Second year only discount 5% 1 311 000DA 437 000DA
Sibllings discount 10% 1179 900DA 393 300DA
Discount for 4 or more sibllings 1 009 800DA 336 600DA
Lycée International Alexandre Dumas (LIAD)
This is a French international school located in Ben-Aknoun, Algiers, Algeria which has two divisions namely the primary school and the college lycée (junior and senior high school). the primary (elementary) school section welcomes children from 6 to 11 years old.
Elementary School section
- address: Chemin Areski Mouri 16030 - Algeria
- established: 2002
- Language of instruction: French
- Type: coeducational
- Terms: 2 semesters
- Admission Term: throughout the year
Italian School Rome OF Algeria
This is an Italian school located in Algiers. The school is made up of five classes from grades 1 to 5. Primary students are engaged in a variety of didactic and recreational activities and have access to vast spaces devoted to the social, physical, and psychological development and relaxation of students. The school has a student body from many countries including Italian, French, Spanish, Belgian, Polish, American, Russian, Turkish, Brazilian, Argentinian, and Tunisian students.
Primary School section
- Address: 06 Avenue SOUIDANI Boudjemaa, Algiers Center
- Grades: 1 to 5
- Languages: French, English
- Type: coeducational
- Terms: 2 semesters
- Admission Term: throughout the year
The school uses a teaching methodology that considers the origin of the students and their different linguistic skills, in offering them personalized learning. Students are taught in an environment that promotes hospitality, solidarity, respect, and justice. Students are engaged in learning in a variety of areas and programs. These include the Home Cooking Laboratory, Kitchen Workshop, the Language Lab, Art workshop, Sports, Music workshop, theatre, free play and so much more.
Extracurricular activities- the school offers a variety of extra-curricular sports activities including judo, football, basketball, volleyball, and a chess course.
Tuition and fees- prospective students can expect to pay the following as fees at the school.
Details Registration kindergarten Primary School High Scool
A Entreprises / Company: € 1 000 € 8 000 € 8 000 € 9 000
A1 200 000 1 600 000 1 600 000 1 600 000
B Families with 1 child € 1 000 € 4,600 € 4,600 € 7,600
B1 Algerian students (DZD) 140 000 644 000 644 000 1 064 000
B2 foreign Students (DZD) 200 000 920 000 920 000 1 520 000
C Families with 2 children € 1 000 € 3 750 € 3 750 € 6 500
C1 Algerian students (DZD) 140 000 525 000 525 000 910 000
C2 Foreign students (DZD) 200 000 750 000 750 000 1 300 000
D Families with 2+ children € 1 000 € 3 200 € 3 200 € 6 000
D1 Algerian students (DZD) 140 000 448 000 448 000 840 000
D2 Foreign students (DZD) 200 000 640 000 640 000 1 200 000
Note that Students with Algerian nationality have the right to pay school fees in Algerian Dinars at the exchange rate: 1 euro = 140 DZD. Students of foreign nationality (who do not have an Algerian passport), will pay the contributions in Algerian Dinars, at the exchange rate 1 euro = 200 DZD)
