Guiriko: The Regional Director of Preschool, Primary and Non-Formal Education of Guiriko, Soilliou Karantao, has called on student trainees at the National Institute for the Training of Education Personnel (INFPE) to exhibit concentration, discipline, and rigor as they undertake the Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude for Teaching in Schools (CAPPE) exams for the 2026 session.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Karantao addressed the candidates, highlighting the importance of seriousness and discipline in navigating this pivotal phase of their educational journey. He encouraged them to approach the examination with composure and confidence, leveraging the knowledge acquired over their two years of training. “Demonstrate concentration, discipline and rigor,” was his key message, as he wished the candidates success and inspiration in their final training exam.

The official opening of the envelope containing the single theoretical exam for the CAPPE took place in the presence of the Provincial Director of Preschool, Primary and Non-Formal Education for Houet, Raoul Tuina, and a supervisory mission from the Directorate General of Examinations and Competitions for Preschool and Primary Education. The CAPPE exam, which spans three hours, requires candidates to tackle a case study and delve into the didactics of various disciplines, testing their analytical and reflective capabilities.

This year, 76 candidates, comprising 36 girls and 40 boys, are participating in the examination held at the INFPE amphitheater in Bobo-Dioulasso. The exam signifies the culmination of two years of professional training and serves as a gateway to a teaching career.

Additionally, the session includes candidates vying for the State Diploma of Early Childhood Educator (DEEPE) under the General Directorate of INFPE.