Education Ministry Outlines New Framework for Secondary and Vocational Exams

The Ministry of Education has unveiled sweeping reforms governing how official examinations will be administered this year across multiple educational tracks, reshaping the assessment landscape for thousands of students pursuing secondary and vocational qualifications.

Bac2 Examination Changes

Under the new framework, Bac2 students will operate within a three-course structure, with the ability to sit for only two consecutive examination sessions. Testing windows have been scheduled to span from June 29 through September 14, with uniform question difficulty maintained across all three administrations.

The Ministry has eliminated elective subject options from the curriculum. An official syllabus document is set for release on Monday, May 18. The educational content has been significantly streamlined, with numerous subjects experiencing substantial curriculum reductions.

Vocational Education Adjustments

The vocational education sector will maintain its existing two-session examination schedule. Practical assessments are designated for July 6 through 12, while written components of the first session will take place July 20 to 30. The second session written exams are scheduled for September 15.

In alignment with secondary-level changes, elective subjects have been discontinued pending the formal release of condensed program materials.

Brevet Certificate Framework

The Brevet examination structure represents a departure from previous models. Rather than administering a centralized national examination, the Ministry will recognize school-based assessments conducted according to ministry-established protocols. Student success will be determined using a weighted calculation: 60 percent from cumulative annual grades and 40 percent from the concluding examination.

Schools bear responsibility for submitting examination questions and curricula to the Ministry for approval. Testing commences June 15, with institutions granted flexibility in scheduling specific exam dates to accommodate operational circumstances.