Though Algeria is far from attaining total literacy as of now, but literacy figs are not that bad. Approximately 70% population 15 years and above of age is literate. But there is a large void between male and female literacy, the figure is higher for males 78.8% as against 61% for girls. Thus besides concentrating on literacy, the Algerian government also needs to give focus on female literacy, so as to avoid gender biasing and other societal troubles. The Nine Year school system is compulsory in Algeria, which begins when a child attains age of 6 in official records.

The schooling system in Algeria is divided as follows-

Basic

Ecole fondamentale
Length of program: 9 years
Age range: age 6 to 15 old
Certificate/diploma awarded: Brevet d'Enseignement fondamental

General Secondary

Lycée d'Enseignement général, lycées polyvalents
Length of program: 3 years
Age range: age 15 to 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement secondaire

Technical Secondary

Lycées d'Enseignement technique (technicum)
Length of program: 3 years
Certificate/diploma awarded: Baccalauréat technique