Bénin: primary school exam results for 2026 session set for release this Friday

The nation of Bénin is buzzing with anticipation as the results for the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) 2026 session are finally set to be unveiled this Friday. Following weeks of eager waiting, the fate of 286,995 students across the country will be determined, with the official deliberation scheduled for 10:30 AM.

Students who sat for the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) 2026 examination are on the verge of discovering their academic outcomes. The official results are slated for release this Friday, commencing at 10:30 AM. A grand total of 286,995 examinees participated in the tests, which were administered nationwide from June 1st to 4th. This substantial cohort comprised 149,424 boys and 138,571 girls, who were accommodated across 860 examination centers throughout Bénin.

The formal inauguration of this year’s examination took place at the Gbofoly public primary school, nestled within the Aplahoué commune. Notably, the 2026 session also included 97 candidates with special needs, among whom 36 were girls, carefully placed in 13 dedicated assessment centers to ensure equitable participation.

Statistics released by the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education indicate a significant increase in candidate numbers for this session. The total enrollment saw a rise of 5.56% compared to the previous year’s examination, highlighting growing participation in Bénin’s primary education system.

As the deliberation approaches this Friday, thousands of students and their families across Bénin are holding their breath. These forthcoming CEP 2026 results represent a pivotal moment, signaling the culmination of their primary school journey and the eagerly anticipated transition to secondary education.