cultural clubs (health clubs, astronomy, computer science, environment, poetry, ...
etc.). A special fund for Wilaya initiative for youth is in place since 2001.
275.Act 13-05 275 of 23 July 2013 on the organization and development of sport and
physical activity ensures that the adapted physical education and sport can be
provided at the pre-school institutions in early childhood classes and children’s
classes. It aims at psychomotor development of the child. Thus sports activities are
organized in different disciplines in partnership with sports federations, leagues,
associations and relevant sectors.
276.Private education: The ordinance of 16April 1976 governing the education and
training system has undergone amendments that enabled the integration into the
system of private schools, increasingly popular with citizens. A regulatory framework
for these institutions was established. And 108 schools were accredited. These
facilities with approximately 16,000 students are teaching formal Algerian
programmes, however, there is a weekly margin of 3 to 5 hours for the organization of
any other activity in addition to formal educational programmes.
277.Teaching of Amazigh language: Tamazight language, which is enshrined in the
Algerian Constitution as a national language is taught in Algerian schools in all levels
of education. It is integrated into the school curriculum as a separate discipline
enjoying a slot, programme and manual of its own. It is subject to evaluation and
examination system like the other disciplines. The new framework law on National
Education (Act No. 08-04) ensures the teaching of the Amazigh language. In its
preamble, it states that "the Amazigh, as the language, culture and heritage, is an
integral component of the historical personality..." and that the school "will raise
awareness to the student ... about the links ... which attaches him/her to this language.
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278.Early Childhood: Access to early childhood education is currently a priority for
the government programme, which mainly aims to reorganise the functioning and
control of early childhood facilities and centres. The care of early childhood was
regulated in 1992 in order to allow on the one hand-working women to balance work
and family obligations, and secondly, to provide an opportunity for women
childminders to set up remunerated activities.
279.The State works towards the creation of institutions dedicated to the care of early
childhood especially in urban areas, the number is increasing with diverse service
providers and the figures are presented according to the balance sheet as at 31
December 2012 as follows:
- Local authorities: 565
- Private sector: 1077
- Associations: 96
- Economic sector: 92
- Social Action: 43
- Total: 1,873.
280.However, the Fund for Local Government (FCCL) funded the completion of 497
municipal kindergartens since 2008. Currently the rate of completion and equipment
of these areas is 99%.
281.An Executive Order was initiated with a view to setting the foundations and
principles for the creation and functioning of the early childhood institutions
(supported by duly approved specifications) or even defines formulas and how to take
care of this segment of the population within these institutions. The novelty
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