Kourwogo: The province of Kourwogo reported a success rate of 53.34% in the Brevet d’tudes du premier cycle (BEPC) exams for 2026, marking an increase from the 45.85% pass rate in 2025. This improvement was announced by Abdoukaye Sawadogo, the provincial director of Secondary Education, Vocational and Technical Training (DPESFPT).
According to Burkina Information Agency, Abdoukaye Sawadogo noted in an interview with local media that the examination process, from the writing to the correction and compilation of results, was conducted smoothly. Of the 2,421 registered candidates, 53 were absent, resulting in 2,368 candidates taking the exams. Among them, 1,268 candidates passed, comprising 826 boys and 1,542 girls, achieving a pass rate of 53.34%.
Sawadogo highlighted the improvement from the previous year’s success rate of 45.85% and emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance future results. He praised the performance of Likinkels CEG in the Bouss municipality, where 28 out of 30 candidates passed in the first round, with an additional candidate passing after the second round, leading to an overall pass rate of 96.66%.
In technical and vocational education, the province showed varied results. The Vocational Studies Certificate (BEP) saw 35 out of 78 candidates pass, equating to a 44.87% success rate. However, the Vocational Aptitude Certificate (CAP) had a perfect pass rate of 100%, with all 46 candidates receiving their diplomas.
The overall success rate for technical and vocational education stood at 65.32%. Sawadogo acknowledged that this result fell short of the Ministry of Secondary Education’s goals and stressed the need for analysis to improve technical and vocational training in the province.
He credited the successful administration of the exams to the dedication of various stakeholders, including administrative authorities, health workers, defense and security forces, and educational supervisors. Sawadogo called for continued efforts to enhance the performance of technical and vocational education, while acknowledging the positive trends in general education.