World English Language Day: DR Congo's Ministry of Edu-NC commits to strengthening English at all levels

Every year on April 23, the world celebrates World English Language Day, an occasion dedicated to highlighting one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. The theme of this year’s global celebration is “AI and Education: Preserving Autonomy in an Automated World.” In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Education and Training Sector Strategy (SSEF) has emphasized a clear commitment to strengthening English at all levels of the national education system. This reform aims to equip students—the country’s future leaders—with the tools they need to: - deepen scientific knowledge; - prepare students to fully integrate into the globalized world; - support and accelerate national development. According to the SSEF, mastery of the English language is a crucial factor in a nation’s economic growth, and its promotion at all levels of education is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Ouriel Mangitukwa & Desk Langues