Back to School: The Ministry of National Education Reveals New Developments for This Year

The Minister of National Education, Moustapha Mamba Guirassy, outlined the plans for the 2026-2027 school year, including catching up on lost hours, regionalized scheduling, deploying over 8,400 teachers, and strengthening dialogue with unions. He reassured that the delay caused by postponing the start from October 7 to October 12 could be managed through schedule adjustments and increased use of digital resources. The new organization aims for a semi-academic year adapted to climate vulnerabilities, with start and end dates varying by region, while keeping national exams. The government also plans to deploy an additional 8,400 teachers from various institutions to address staffing shortages in public schools.