General Education
The Department for General Secondary Education (DESG) is in charge of General Education secondary schools, notably Secondary Schools (SS) and High Schools (HS), both for government and private schools.
General Secondary Education has two main series: Arts and Sciences.
Studies take 07 years, with 04 years for the first cycle and 03 years for the second cycle. After the first four years of studies, BEPC (Brevet d’Etudes du Premier Cycle) is awarded. After the second year of the second cycle, Probatoire de l’Enseignement Général, corresponding to the series chosen in the class of Seconde, is awarded. After the final year of studies, Baccalauréat is awarded with respect to the series chosen.
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Level |
Duration |
Certificate |
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1st Cycle |
4 years |
BEPC |
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2nd Cycle |
2 years |
Probatoire |
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1 year |
Baccalauréat |
Students who have completed secondary education can now continue with studies in Higher institutions and Schools such as:
- State universities (Yaoundé, Douala, Buea, Bamenda, Ngaoundéré, Maroua, Dschang),
- Higher Teachers Training Colleges, HTTCs (Yaoundé, Douala, Kumba, Bambili, Ebolowa, Bertoua, Maroua),
- Engineering schools (Yaoundé, Douala, Maroua),
- The School of Agro-Industrial Sciences, ENSAI Ngaoundéré,
- the Higher School of Economics and Commercial Sciences ESSEC),
- Schools of tourism,
- Hotel management schools
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Spécialties |
Description |
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A |
A1 (Lettres, Latin et Grec) |
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A2 (Lettres, Latin et Langue Vivante II) |
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A3 (Lettres et Latin) |
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A4 (Lettres, Langue Vivante II et Philosophie) |
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A5 (Langues Vivante II et III) |
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AC (Art Cinématographique) |
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D |
SCIENCES DE LA VIE ET DE LA TERRE ET MATHEMATIQUE |
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C |
MATHEMATIQUE ET PHYSIQUE |
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TI |
TECHNOLOGIE DE L'INFORMATION |
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BIL |
BILINGUE (Fancais-Anglais et English-French) |
Technical and Vocational Education
The Department of Technical and Vocational Secondary Education is responsible for Technical Secondary Schools, namely, Technical High Schools and colleges. There is a distinction between Government Technical Colleges (GTC) and Girls Technical Vocational Schools.
There are two types of specialities: specialities for Tertiary Sciences and Technology (TST) and those for Industrial Technics (IT).
Training takes 04 years for the First Cycle and 03 years for the Second Cycle. The Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnel (CAP) is awarded at the end of the First Cycle. Probatoire Techique related to the speciality chosen in 2nd is obtained in the second year of the Second Cycle. Final year students obtain the Technical Baccalaureat or the Technical Advanced Cetificate, depending on the case.
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Level |
Duration |
Professional Certificate |
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1st CYCLE |
4 years |
CAP |
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2nd CYCLE |
2 years |
PROBATOIRE |
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1 year |
BACCALAUREAT |
Students who have completed secondary school may continue in major schools such as:
- Higher Technical Teachers Training Colleges (HTTTC) in Douala, Kumba, Bambili Ebolowa,
- Schools of Engineering,
- The School of Agro-Industrial Sciences (ENSAI), and the Higher School of Economics and Commercial Sciences ESSEC).
- Mining schools,
- Tourism Schools,
- Schools for Hotel Management,
FILIERES DES SCIENCES ET TECHNOLOGIES DU TERTIAIRE (STT)
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Spécialties |
Description |
Cycle |
FAM. |
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AAT |
ACCUEIL ET ANIMATION TOURISTIQUE |
2 |
STT |
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ACA |
ACTION ET COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATIVE |
2 |
STT |
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ACC |
ACTION ET COMMUNICATION COMMERCIALE |
2 |
STT |
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AV |
AGENCE DE VOYAGE |
2 |
STT |
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BPA |
BOULANGERIE PATISSERIE |
2 |
STT |
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CG |
COMPTABILITE DE GESTION |
2 |
STT |
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CU |
CUISINE |
2 |
STT |
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ESCOM |
EMPLOYE DES SERVICES COMPTABLES |
1 |
STT |
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ESF |
ECONOMIE SOCIALE ET FAMILIALE |
1 |
STT |
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ESF |
ECONOMIE SOCIALE ET FAMILIALE |
2 |
STT |
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ESFI |
EMLOYE DES SERVICES FINANCIERS |
1 |
STT |
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FIG |
FISCALITE ET INFORMATIQUE DE GESTION |
2 |
STT |
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HE |
HEBERGEMENT |
2 |
STT |
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HO |
HOTELLERIE |
2 |
STT |
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RE |
RESTAURATION |
1 |
STT |
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SEBU |
SECRETARIAT ET BUREAUTIQUE |
1 |
STT |
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SEME |
SECRETARIAT MEDICAL |
1 |
STT |
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SES |
SCIENCES ECONOMIQUES ET SOCIALES |
2 |
STT |
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SH |
SERVICE HOTELIER |
1 |
STT |
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TO |
TOURISME |
2 |
STT |
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VENTE |
VENDEUR |
1 |
STT |
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2-2-FILIERES DES SCIENCES ET TECHNIQUES INDUSTRIELLES (IND) |
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Section du Génie Mécanique |
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Spécialties |
Description |
Cycle |
FAM. |
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AFSCI |
AFFUTEUR SCIEUR |
1 |
IND |
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AJUS |
AJUSTAGE |
1 |
IND |
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CAPA |
CARROSSERIE PEINTURE AUTOMOBILE |
1 |
IND |
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COOM |
CONSTRUCTION ET OUVRAGE METALLIQUE |
1 |
IND |
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MAEL |
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICITE |
1 |
IND |
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MAIN |
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE INJECTION |
1 |
IND |
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MARE |
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE DE REPARATION |
1 |
IND |
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MEFA |
MECANIQUE DE FABRICATION |
1 |
IND |
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MEFE |
METAUX EN FEUILLES |
1 |
IND |
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RECA |
REPARATION CARROSSERIE AUTOMOBILE |
1 |
IND |
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BIJO |
BIJOUTERIE |
2 |
IND |
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CM |
CONSTRUCTION MECANIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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CMA-MVPL |
CONSTRUCTION ET MAINTENANCE AUTOMOBILE OPTION MAINTENANCE VEHICULES POIDS LOURDS |
2 |
IND |
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CMA-MVT |
CONSTRUCTION ET MAINTENANCE AUTOMOBILE OPTION MAINTENANCE VEHICULES DE TOURISME |
2 |
IND |
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E |
TECHNIQUE ET MATHEMATIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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F1 |
FABRICATION MECANIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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MA |
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE |
2 |
IND |
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MEM |
MAINTENANCE ELECTROMECANIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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MF/CM |
METAUX EN FEUILLES ET CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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Section du Génie Electrique, de Chimie Industrielle et des Sciences Biomédicales |
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Spécialties |
Description |
CYCLE |
FAM |
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AICB |
AIDE CHIMIQUE BIOLOGISTE |
1 |
IND |
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AICI |
AIDE CHIMIQUE INDUSTRIELLE |
1 |
IND |
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ELAU |
ELECTRCITE AUTOMOBILE |
1 |
IND |
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ELBA |
ELCTRICITE BATIMENT |
1 |
IND |
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ELEQ |
ELECTRICITE D'EQUIPEMENT |
1 |
IND |
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ELME |
ELECTRO MECANIQUE |
1 |
IND |
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ELNI |
ELECTRONIQUE |
1 |
IND |
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FRCL |
FROID ET CLIMATISATION |
1 |
IND |
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CI |
CHIMIE INDUSTRIELLE |
2 |
IND |
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F2 |
ELECTRONIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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F3 |
ELECTROTECHNIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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F5 |
FROID ET CLIMATISATION |
2 |
IND |
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F6-BIPE |
GENIE CHIMIQUE OPT BIOPROCEDES ET PETROCHIMIE |
2 |
IND |
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F6-COPH |
GENIE CHIMIQUE OPT COSMETIQUE ET PHARMACIE |
2 |
IND |
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F6-MIPE |
GENIE CHIMIQUE OPT MINES ET PETROLES |
2 |
IND |
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F7 |
SCIENCE ET TECHNIQUE BIOLOGIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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F8 |
SCIENCE ET TECHNOLOGIE DE LA SANTE ET DU SOCI |
2 |
IND |
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MAV |
MAINTENANCE AUDIOVISUELLE |
2 |
IND |
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MEHB |
MAINTENANCE DES EQUIPEMENTS HOSPITALIERS ET BIOMEDICAUX |
2 |
IND |
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MISE |
MAINTENANCE ET INSTALLATION DES SYSTEMES ELECTRONIQUES |
2 |
IND |
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Section de Génie Civil, du Génie du Bois et des Techniques Agricoles |
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Spécialties |
Description |
CYCLE |
FAM |
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CARR |
CARRELAGE |
1 |
IND |
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CERAM |
CERAMIQUE |
1 |
IND |
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DEBA |
DESSIN EN BATIMENT |
1 |
IND |
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INSA |
INSTALLATION SANITAIRE |
1 |
IND |
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MACO |
MACONNERIE |
1 |
IND |
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MENU |
MENUISERIE |
1 |
IND |
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PA |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE |
1 |
IND |
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PA-PPO |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE OPTION PRODUCTEUR DE PORC |
1 |
IND |
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PA-PV |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE OPTION PRODUCTEUR DE VOLAILLE |
1 |
IND |
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PV |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE |
1 |
IND |
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PV-PC |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTION DE CEREALES |
1 |
IND |
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PV-PM |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTION MARAICHERS |
1 |
IND |
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CERAM |
CERAMIQUE |
2 |
IND |
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CH |
CHAUDRONNERIE |
2 |
IND |
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CH-TI |
CHAUDRAUNNERIE ET TUYAUTERIE INDUSTRIELLE |
2 |
IND |
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EF |
EXPLOITATION FORESTIERE |
2 |
IND |
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F4BA |
GENIE CIVIL BATIMENT |
2 |
IND |
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F4BE |
BUREAU D'ETUDES |
2 |
IND |
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F4TP |
TRAVAUX PUBLICS |
2 |
IND |
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GTTO |
GEOMETRE TOPOGRAPHE |
2 |
IND |
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IB |
INDUSTRIE DU BOIS |
2 |
IND |
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IS |
INSTALLATION SANITAIRE |
2 |
IND |
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MEA |
MAINTENANCE DES EQUIPEMENTS AGRICOLES |
2 |
IND |
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MEB |
MENUISERIE EBENISTERIE |
2 |
IND |
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PA |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE |
2 |
IND |
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PA-AQ |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE OPTION AQUACULTURE |
2 |
IND |
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PA-PM |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE OPTION PRODUCTION DE MONOGASTRIQUES |
2 |
IND |
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PA-PP |
PRODUCTION ANIMALE OPTION PRODUCTION DE POLYGASTRIQUES |
2 |
IND |
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PV |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE |
2 |
IND |
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PV-PCLGC |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTION CEREALES, DE LEGUMINEUSES A GRAINES ET DE CHAMPIGNONS |
2 |
IND |
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PV-PCP |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTIONDE CULTURES PERENNES |
2 |
IND |
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PV-PMF |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTION DE MARAICHERS ET FOURRAGE |
2 |
IND |
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PV-PS |
PRODUCTION VEGETALE OPTION PRODUCTION PLANS ET SEMENCES |
2 |
IND |
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TC-PA |
TRANSFORMATION ET CONSERVATION DES PRODUITS AGROPASTORAUX |
2 |
IND |
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TGF |
TECHNIQUES ET GESTION FORESTIERES |
2 |
IND |
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TP |
TRANSFORMATION DES PRODUITS |
2 |
IND |
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Section Arts et Modes |
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Spécialties |
Description |
CYCLE |
FAM |
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COME |
COUTURE SUR MESURE |
1 |
IND |
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DECOR |
DECORATION |
1 |
IND |
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ESCO |
ESTHETIQUE COIFFURE |
1 |
IND |
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PEINT |
PEINTURE |
1 |
IND |
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SCULP |
SCULPTURE |
1 |
IND |
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BP CF |
BP COUTURE FLOU |
2 |
IND |
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I H |
INDUSTRIE D'HABILLEMENT |
2 |
IND |
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PEINT |
PEINTURE |
2 |
IND |
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SCULP |
SCULPTURE |
2 |
IND |
Teacher Training
Teachers training colleges are vocational training schools charged with the basic training, advanced training or refresher training and the specialisation of teachers in General or Technical Education.
There are ENIEG (Teachers Training Colleges : TTC) and ENIET (Technical Teachers Training Colleges : TTTC).
Duration of training varies between one and three years. Holders of Baccalauréat spend one (1) year, those with Probatoire spend two (02) years and those with BEPC or CAP (Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnelle) spend three (03) years.
After the training, student teachers sit for a certificate examination to obtain either the Teachers Grade 1 Certificate known as CAPIEMP (Certificat d’Aptitude Pédagogique d’Instituteurs de l’Enseignement Maternel et Primaire) or the Technical Teachers’ Grade 1 Certificate known as CAPIET (Certificat d’Aptitude Pédagogique des Instituteurs de l’Enseignement Technique). Holders of CAPIEMP are teachers endowed with professional skills to teach in nursery and primary schools. Technical Education Teachers are trained to teach in Technical Colleges, SAR/SM and Rapid Vocational Training Centres.
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Training Structure |
Level |
Duration |
Professionnal Certificate |
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ENIEG |
BEPC |
3 years |
CAPIEMP |
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PROBATOIRE |
2 years |
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BACCALAUREAT |
1 year |
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ENIET |
CAP |
3 years |
CAPIET |
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PROBATOIRE |
2 years |
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BACCALAUREAT |
1 year |
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ENIEG |
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N° |
Domaines |
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1 |
Didactiques des disciplines de l’Ecole Primaire et de l’Ecole Maternelle |
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2 |
Disciplines des sciences de l’éducation |
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3 |
Formation bilingue |
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ENIET |
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Techniques Industrielles (TI) |
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Specialties |
Description |
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CMBA |
CONSTRUCTION EN MACONNERIE ET BETON ARME |
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ELEQ |
ELECTRICITE |
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MENA |
MENUISERIE-AMEUBLEMENT |
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MIND |
MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIELLE |
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FRCL |
FROID ET CLIMATISATION |
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INSA |
INSTALLATION SANITAIRE |
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COUF |
COUTURE FLOU |
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Sciences et Technologies du Tertiaire (STT) |
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Specialties |
Description |
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BCA |
BUREAUTIQUES ET COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVES |
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CG |
COMPTABILITE ET GESTION |
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ESF |
ECONOMIE SOCIALE ET FAMILIALE |