Seychelles Primary Education System

The Seychelles education system provides free and compulsory education from ages 6 to 15. The language of instruction is Creole from ages 6 to 10, with English gradually introduced as the language of instruction, and French introduced as a foreign language. The primary school cycle lasts 6 years.

French in the Seychelles Curriculum

French is one of the three national languages of Seychelles, alongside Creole and English. It is considered integral to the country's historical and cultural heritage. While the specific details of the Primary 3 French curriculum remain unavailable, French is taught as a second language throughout primary school. There have been initiatives to enhance French education in primary schools, including a mobility project launched in February 2024 involving 25 French language teachers. In July 2022, nine French teachers from Seychelles went to France for a two-month training program to improve French education in the country. The Ministry of Education's website provides some teacher resources, including past exam papers, which may offer some insights into the curriculum.