Many parents in Algeria are asking how registration works for preparatory education sections, as well as exceptional first-year primary registration, as the process for the 2026/2027 school year approaches. The Ministry of National Education has published a precise official calendar setting out every stage of this process, from internal preparations through to the child’s actual admission. This guide walks through each step in detail so that every parent in Algeria can register their child without any hassle.
The Official Registration Link via the Parent Portal
Registration for preparatory education sections and exceptional first-year primary registration is done exclusively through the official parent portal link of the National Education informatics system, with no other channel accepted. Parents can access the link directly from a phone or computer and create a personal account if they don’t already have one.
The Full Official Calendar for the 2026/2027 Registration Process
The Ministry of National Education has set out eight consecutive stages to carry out this process, from internal administrative preparations through to children’s admission at schools. Here is the full calendar as it appears in the official document:
| No. | Deadline | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Reservation of the pedagogical arrangements specific to preparatory education sections, and fixing the pedagogical seats available for first-year primary (internal procedure carried out by education directorates) |
| 2 | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Parents informed of the registration request period for preparatory education sections and exceptional first-year primary registration |
| 3 | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Confirmation of the pedagogical arrangements specific to preparatory education sections, as well as the pedagogical seats available for first-year primary (internal procedure) |
| 4 | Sunday, September 13 to Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Submission of registration requests for preparatory education sections and exceptional first-year primary registration via the parent portal (this is the step the parent must complete themselves) |
| 5 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Extraction of collective registration licenses for children accepted under exceptional first-year primary registration, with copies sent to the relevant primary school principals |
| 6 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Publication of results from processing registration requests for preparatory education sections and exceptional first-year primary registration |
| 7 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Admission of children accepted for exceptional first-year primary registration into public primary schools and private education institutions |
| 8 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Admission of children accepted for preparatory education sections into public primary schools and private education institutions |
Practical Steps to Register Your Child via the Parent Portal
Go to the parent portal of the National Education informatics system via the official link
Create a personal account if you don’t already have one, or log in with your existing account
Choose the type of registration needed: preparatory education (children born in 2021) or exceptional first-year primary registration (children born between January and March 2021)
Fill in the child’s information and choose a single school from those available near your place of residence
Submit the request before the final deadline of September 24, 2026, without delay
Check the result via the personal account starting October 1, 2026, then finalize registration at the school on October 4, 2026
Important Tips for Every Parent in Algeria Before Registering
To avoid any issue with your child’s file, submit the request early rather than waiting until the last day, since demand is typically high in the final days of the registration period. Also make sure the child’s date of birth entered into the system is correct, since the age bracket is an essential admission condition: children born throughout 2021 for preparatory education, and only those born between January and March 2021 for exceptional first-year primary registration. Once results are published, don’t delay in finalizing registration at the school, since any delay beyond one full month from the date results are published leads to automatic loss of the seat, which then goes to the next child on the ranking list.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026/2027 Registration Process
Can I register my child at more than one school to increase the chances of admission?
No, the informatics system only allows a single school to be chosen per registration request, whether for preparatory education or exceptional first-year primary registration.
What’s the difference between steps 1 and 3 in the calendar and the request submission step?
Steps 1 and 3 are internal administrative procedures carried out by education directorates to fix and confirm the pedagogical seats available, with no action required from parents. Submitting the request, on the other hand, is the actual step the parent carries out themselves, between September 13 and 24, 2026.
When will my child actually join the school after their file is accepted?
Accepted children, whether in preparatory education or exceptional first-year primary registration, join their schools on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
What happens if I don’t submit the registration request within the deadline?
Missing the registration window set for September 13–24, 2026 means the request won’t be processed in this round, so every parent in Algeria is advised not to wait until the last moment.
