For years, Kabylia has stood out for its academic excellence, with some of the highest success rates in national exams (Baccalaureate, Brevet) in Algeria. Yet, in 2025, a decision by the Algerian Ministry of National Education shocked many: the official ranking of provinces was altered to erase Kabylia from the top positions. This act is far from trivial—it is a serious assault on truth, fairness, and the recognition of a people proud of their commitment to education.
Since independence, the Kabylia provinces—especially Tizi Ouzou and Béjaïa—have regularly topped school results. With success rates often reaching 90 to 95%, this region symbolizes academic achievement through dedication, hard work, and strong involvement of families and teachers.
Yet, in 2025, the Ministry of Education changed the ranking criteria and presentation, highlighting a single school from another province that is not even in Algeria, while erasing the remarkable performances of the entire Kabylia region. This manipulation is not a simple technical adjustment; it is a symbolic falsification that denies reality and humiliates the population as a whole.
Falsifying school results to hide Kabylia’s excellence is a direct attack on truth and merit. It demoralizes students, teachers, and families who see their efforts ignored or deliberately erased.
Beyond education, this decision reflects institutionalized discrimination within a broader context of marginalization of Kabylia culturally, linguistically, and identity-wise.
For several years, Kabylia has faced a series of measures aimed at weakening its identity: the Amazigh language is often marginalized in official education, peaceful activists are arrested, and political discourse stigmatizes the region by wrongly labeling it as “separatist.”
The falsification of school rankings fits within this policy of erasure designed to minimize Kabylia’s visibility and influence within the Algerian nation.
At the heart of this issue lies an undeniable truth: a nation cannot be built on falsification, denial, and discrimination. Education should be a vehicle for equality, transparency, and mutual respect.
Erasing a region’s excellence for political reasons harms the entire country. It sends a dangerous message to younger generations—that their work and talents can be ignored or punished by arbitrary criteria.
It is urgent for Algerian authorities to recognize the value and merit of Kabylia’s students and to end all forms of institutional discrimination. Defending the truth about school results, promoting the Amazigh language and culture, and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens are the foundations of a strong and just nation.
The falsification of school results in Kabylia is more than an administrative error—it is a symptom of a deep problem threatening national cohesion. To build a shared future, we must rely on truth, fairness, and respect for diversity.
