Bilingual Education in Niger

As early as 1975, Niger implemented a policy of bilingual education. Following on from the evaluations of 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1998, this study primarily addresses the limitations of Niger's schools and the objectives assigned to the school system with a view to improving it.  The study reviews the teaching strategies used and describes the strategies for teacher recruitment and training. It analyzes the cost of textbooks and the need to develop textbooks in a national language and to publish them in Niger. It also analyzes the results of the experiment and quality evaluation and reviews the lessons to be drawn from this experience.