Afghanistan Maktabeh Motevaseteh (Middle School) Curriculum

The Afghanistan Maktabeh Motevaseteh (Middle School) curriculum covers grades 7-9, typically for students aged 13-16. While a definitive current curriculum list is unavailable online, information suggests it likely combines primary school subjects with new additions at the middle school level. The current government has implemented changes with an increased emphasis on religious studies.

Pre-Taliban Curriculum (prior to 2021):

Information about the pre-Taliban curriculum suggests that lower secondary education (grades 7-9) included general education subjects such as:

• Dari
• Pashto
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Foreign Language (likely English)

Additional subjects, possibly introduced in middle school, could include:

• Natural Sciences
• History
• Geography
• Secondary Language

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• Post-Taliban Curriculum (2021-present):

The Taliban's takeover has significantly impacted the education system. While specific details on the current middle school curriculum remain scarce, reports indicate a shift towards religious studies and the removal of subjects deemed contrary to their ideology. There are also widespread concerns about the quality of education due to the departure of qualified teachers and increased corporal punishment.

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Challenges and Access:

The Afghan education system faces numerous challenges, including limited access, particularly for girls, and the impact of ongoing conflict. Various organizations and initiatives are working to provide alternative learning opportunities, such as online and community-based education programs.

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