There is 13 year education system in Congo Brazzaville. The minimum age for admission into primary schools is 5 years. The duration of primary level education is 6 years. Primary level education consists of 6 grades- two preparatory, two elementary, and two medium classes. Students require appearing in Secondary School Entry Test at the end of second medium class. Secondary school takes seven years. It consists of two parts, the first one being “college”, and the second “lycée”.

In Republic of Congo, the term “college” is used for first four grades of secondary schools i.e. 7, 8, 9, and 10. The term “lycée” is used for grades 11, 12, and 13. There are three kinds of lycees in the country: Agricultural, Technical and General Lycees. The Agricultural lycée welcomes students interested in agriculture. At technical lycée, students are provided with skills on technological field, including mechanics, engineering and architecture, among others. All other students go to the General Lycée. At the end of Grade 13 students require appearing for the Senior School Higher Certificate Examination, no matter which lycee they are studying in. A student who successfully completes Senior School Higher Certificate Examination may take admission into university colleges for higher studies.

The Republic of Congo joined UNESCO on October 24, 1960. Lets’ see what UNESCO says about Education and Literacy in the Republic of Congo. Click Here.