Public high schools in Madagascar are struggling to provide satisfactory teaching conditions. Overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of teachers, and inadequate equipment are undermining the operations of many institutions.
A worrying reality is emerging in public high schools. Teachers report persistent challenges: overcrowded classrooms, non-existent or dilapidated laboratories, and a lack of qualified staff. In many schools, infrastructure has failed to keep pace with rising enrollment. Teachers note that classrooms designed for 45 students now hold 60 to 70, with three students sharing desks meant for two.
The shortage of qualified teachers further exacerbates the situation, leading to reduced teaching hours in subjects like physics and chemistry in schools across Antananarivo. This issue is particularly acute in rural and remote areas, where attracting qualified personnel is difficult. School principals emphasize that while opening parallel classes is an option, the lack of teachers makes it unfeasible, especially since state policy mandates that no admitted student can be excluded.
Furthermore, a lack of pedagogical materials forces many science classes to remain purely theoretical. Teachers report a critical shortage of basic laboratory equipment, such as chemical solutions and functional electronic measuring devices. Beyond structural issues, the economic precariousness of families also impacts learning, with many students arriving at school hungry, which hinders their concentration.
Some educators believe that these combined difficulties, along with the unregulated use of social media and artificial intelligence, are contributing to the decline in performance observed in the baccalaureate exams.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25 05:54:02 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/education-les-lycees-publics-cumulent.html