The Ministry of National Education has announced new arrangements for organizing the transfer of foreign students between public and private educational institutions, both within the same wilaya and between wilayas. These new arrangements introduce streamlined procedures for transferring foreign students between public and private educational institutions, both within and across wilayas. The step was taken in response to concerns raised about foreign parents who do not have electronic accounts on the 'Parents' Space' within the sector's digital platform. A ministerial circular, number 475, issued on September 22 by the Directorate General of Education, provided detailed instructions and clarifications for these student transfers. This specific ministerial circular, dated September 22, number 475, from the Directorate General of Education provided clear answers and explanations regarding the transfer of foreign students, addressing the practical challenges faced by these families.
New Transfer Procedures Detailed
The Directorate General of Education has precisely defined the procedural path for processing transfer requests outside the 'Parents' Space' digital system. This detailed procedural path is designed to guide parents and institutions through the necessary steps. Parents are required to follow seven important steps to complete the transfer process successfully. The first step necessitates submitting the transfer request, along with required documents, at the education directorate of the wilaya to which the student wishes to transfer. This initial submission ensures all necessary paperwork is gathered at the local administrative level.
In the second step, the receiving education directorate must forward the request, including documents proving the applicant's foreign status and the required school file, to the competent education directorate at the Ministry for the necessary authorization. The relevant departments at the Ministry of National Education will then study the transfer request and take necessary measures for authorization in the third step, ensuring ministerial oversight and approval.
The principal of the receiving educational institution will register the transfer request via their account on the digital platform during the fourth step. Approval of the transfer request must be granted by the principal of the original educational institution through their account on the digital platform. Subsequently, the principal of the original institution must issue a certificate of change of institution. The principal of the receiving institution will then register the student and assign them to classes via their account on the sector's digital platform. Students must join the receiving educational institution immediately after the original institution approves the transfer request, facilitating a prompt continuation of their education.
Administrative Directives Issued
The Directorate General of Education issued firm directives to its executive directors through the principals of public and private educational institutions. These directives mandate strict adherence to the new procedures for processing foreign student transfers, emphasizing the importance of a standardized approach. The instructions clarify that the principals of receiving educational institutions are responsible for registering transfer requests via their digital platform accounts. This step ensures that all requests are formally logged within the system, even when parents do not use the 'Parents' Space' directly, thereby maintaining a full digital record. The directives also stipulate that the principal of the original institution must approve the transfer request through their digital account and subsequently issue a certificate of change of institution. This dual approval mechanism ensures accountability and proper documentation. Finally, the principal of the receiving institution is tasked with registering the student and assigning them to classes immediately upon approval, facilitating a swift and organized transition for the foreign students.
Goals and Scope of Changes
These new arrangements aim to address imbalances and modernize the administration of foreign students' schooling. The Ministry of National Education stated that the changes are designed to ensure the right to education and full care for all students present on national territory, particularly foreign resident students. The arrangements ensure the right to education and full care for all students on national territory, especially foreign resident students, showing the Ministry's commitment to inclusive educational access.