Algiers – The Ministry of National Education has officially responded to a parliamentary inquiry regarding the eligibility of Bachelor’s degree (Licence) holders to participate in teacher recruitment competitions within the national education sector.
The response, dated August 10, 2025, was communicated to the ministry through the office of the Prime Minister.
The ministry clarified that the legal framework governing public sector employment is defined by Order No. 06-03, dated July 15, 2006, which outlines the general statutes for public service. Specific statutes, issued via decrees, delegate the authority to determine the application of these provisions based on the unique characteristics of each sector.
Referring to the general statutes and its implementing regulations, particularly Presidential Decree No. 07-304, dated September 29, 2007, concerning the salary grid for employees and the payroll system, the ministry highlighted Executive Decree No. 25-54, dated January 21, 2025. This decree outlines the specific statutes for employees in the national education sector, defining the qualifications and certifications required for various employment ranks, based on the qualification levels and classification standards for each certificate.
Regarding the recruitment of teachers across the three educational levels, the ministry emphasized that the specific statutes prioritize graduates from the Higher Teacher Training Schools (Écoles Normales Supérieures). The required duration of specialized training for different ranks is also stipulated, requiring five years of training post-Baccalaureate for the ranks of Primary School Teacher (First Class) and Middle School Teacher (First Class), classified in Category 13, and six years for the rank of High School Teacher (First Class), classified in Category 14.
The ministry further clarified that if vacant positions are not filled by graduates from the Higher Teacher Training Schools, graduates holding other university degrees may be eligible. This measure ensures the constitutional right to education is upheld by allowing for recruitment from a broader pool of qualified candidates when necessary.
The ministry’s statement provides clarity on the qualifications required for teaching positions, emphasizing the importance of specialized training while acknowledging the potential for Bachelor’s degree holders to contribute to the education sector.
