Middle Schools of Batna: A Glimpse into the Aurès Education

In the heart of Batna, middle schools stand as bastions of discipline and Algerian

heritage. At 8:00 AM sharp, the bell rings, and students line

up in orderly queues. Under the cold Aurès sky, the anthem echoes

as winter breath rises in the air. The courtyard hums with life,

a beautiful mix of Arabic and the local Chaoui dialect. Inside,

students warm themselves by gas heaters before tackling their rigorous daily lessons. A warm meal

of lentils fuels these high-achieving students as snow falls outside.