How French learning is evolving in schools
Students in northern Uganda are learning French as a necessity due to daily interactions and trade with neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, and to access opportunities beyond their region. The teaching of French has evolved to become more competence-based and action-oriented, simulating real-life scenarios to build confidence in students.
In northern Uganda, students near the Democratic Republic of Congo border are learning French due to its practical necessity in daily life and trade. The region's integration into the East African Community and events like Afcon 2027 will further increase the importance of languages like French, Kiswahili, and Chinese. At Nebbi Town Secondary School, students like Denis Okerwoth and his classmates have seen improvements in their family business due to their ability to communicate in French. Teachers and school leaders attribute the evolution of language learning to a shift towards competence-based, action-oriented approaches. French professor Milburga Atcero notes that modern teaching methods involve role-playing and real-life simulations, building confidence in students for use in hospitality, trade, and health. The Alliance Française de Kampala also supports this approach, moving away from traditional grammar-heavy methods.
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