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The Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP) is administered annually by the Ministère des Enseignements Secondaires to students enrolled in grade 10 (ISCED 2) in vocational education programmes in public and private schools.

The CAP is a high-stake and mandatory examination that certifies completion of lower secondary vocational education programmes. It is a requirement for students wishing to pursue an upper secondary education (ISCED 3) in vocational educational institutions.

Passing the CAP allows reintegration of out-of-school children and youth into the school system at the next appropriate grade.

The CAP is administered in two phases: First, all candidates are presented with the same tests which are taken in writing, and cover the national curriculum. Second, all candidates are assessed on practical applications. This examination modality has been operational since 2013. Before 2013, only candidates that had passed the written examination were invited to take the practical part of the test.

The CAP serves the following purposes:

- student certification for completion of lower secondary vocational education programmes

- school or educator accountability, especially in private schools

- promoting competition among schools, especially private schools

- sub-national level monitoring of learning outcomes

- monitoring education quality levels

The CAP accommodates students with special needs, by providing the following arrangements:

- Hearing impairment: providing written instructions and test questions

- Visual impairment: braille

Census (all students at the given grades or ages)

Results are reported at the student level. Examination results are broadcasted on the radio and published in the media.