Summary
Abstract
The Test National de Fin d'Études Primaires (TENAFEP) is administered annually by the Inspection Générale de l'Enseignement Primaire, Secondaire et Professionnel to grade 6 (ISCED 1) students in public and private schools. Passing the TENAFEP allows reintegration of out-of-school children and youth into the school system at the next appropriate grade. To take the TENAFEP, out-of-school children and youth must follow a special non formal education programme delivered by the Ministère des Affaires Sociales in special centres called “Centres de rattrapage”.
The TENAFEP is a high-stake and mandatory examination that certifies completion of primary education. It is a requirement for students wishing to pursue lower-secondary education (ISCED 2).
The TENAFEP is a written examination, administered face-to-face and delivered through paper-pencil tests. All test-takers are presented with the same cognitive booklets or tests, which are aligned with the national curriculum.
The TENAFEP serves the following purposes:
- student certification for completion of primary education
- school or educator accountability
- promoting competition among schools
- monitoring education quality levels
- planning education policy reforms
Kind of Data
Census (all students at the given grades or ages)
Units of Analysis
Results are reported at the student, school, sub-national and national levels. Data are disaggregated by sex and geographic location (urban and rural).
Results are published in reports, which are available in print and online.
The TENAFEP comprises three subjects, administered in French: French language, General knowledge and Mathematics. Each test has a duration of 60 minutes. Students also take a placement test of 60 minutes, which does not contribute to their final score.
Description of test items: Test items consist of multiple choice questions with three or more response options.
Description of stimuli: Test stimuli consist of continuous texts.
Reporting metrics: Student performance is reported by average score. The minimum requirement to meet the national standard is a score of 50%.
Students enrolled in grade 6 (ISCED 1) in public and private schools.
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