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The Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) is administered annually by the Ministère des Enseignements Secondaires, Direction des Examens, des Concours et de la Certification to grade 10 (ISCED 2) students in general education programmes in public and private schools.

Since 2013, students can register for the BEPC or the Bilingual BEPC. The Bilingual BEPC has a more difficult English language test, and does not include a foreign language test.

The BEPC/Bilingual BEPC is a high-stake and mandatory examination that certifies completion of lower secondary general education programmes. It is a requirement for students wishing to pursue an upper secondary education (ISCED 3), in either general or vocational education programmes.

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

The BEPC/Bilingual BEPC 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 BEPC/Bilingual BEPC serves the following purposes:

- student certification for completion of lower secondary general education programmes

- school or educator accountability

- promoting competition among schools, especially private schools

- sub-national level monitoring of learning outcomes

- monitoring education quality levels

The BEPC/Bilingual BEPC accommodates students with special needs, by providing the following arrangements:

- Hearing impairment: providing written instructions and tests questions

- Visual impairment: braille

Census (all students at the given grades or ages)

Results are reported at student, school, sub-national and national levels. Examination results are broadcasted on the radio and published in the media.