Togo Collège (Lower Secondary) Curriculum

General Information:

Lower secondary education in Togo, known as Collège d'enseignement général, is a four-year program. Students who successfully complete this program receive the Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle du Second Degré (BEPC) diploma, which allows them to access high school.

Structure of the Togolese Education System:

The Togolese education system consists of:

• Primary School (6 years)
• Lower Secondary School (4 years)
• Upper Secondary School (3 years)
• Vocational/technical lower secondary programs are also offered at collèges d'enseignement technique (CET).

Additional Information:

• The academic year in Togo begins in October and ends in July.
• Primary and secondary education have three terms.
• The Togolese Ministry of Education oversees the education system.
• There are initiatives to improve learning conditions in secondary education.
• Textbook availability is a challenge in the Togolese education system.

While a definitive list of subjects for the Togo Collège curriculum remains elusive, this information provides a general overview of the lower secondary education system in Togo.