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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Burundi Concours National 9ème Exam

200 pts

The Concours National de 9ème is marked out of a 200-point total.

MENRS admission thresholds announced 31 August 2023

34%

The 2023 session required 68/200 (34%) for admission to post-fundamental education.

MENRS press briefing, 31 August 2023

3 days

The 2026 session ran over three days, from 2 to 4 June 2026.

MENRS (mesrs.gov.bi), launch of the 2026 Concours National

85,905

A total of 85,905 candidates sat the 2026 Concours National, of whom 52,887 were girls.

MENRS (mesrs.gov.bi), 2 June 2026

919

The 2026 session was held in 919 examination centres nationwide.

MENRS statement reported 2 June 2026

The Concours National de 9ème Année Fondamentale is Burundi's statutory nationwide assessment administered at the end of the 9-year basic education cycle by the MENRS. It evaluates Mathematics, Languages (French, Kirundi, English, Kiswahili), Sciences & Technology, and Human Sciences & Entrepreneurship out of 200 points to determine post-fundamental secondary school placement. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for revision.

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1What is the value of the arithmetic expression: 15 - 3 * (4 + 2) + 8 / 2?

A.1

B.-1

C.76

D.40

Explanation: Following the standard order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), we evaluate expressions inside parentheses first: 4 + 2 = 6. Next, perform multiplication and division from left to right: 3 * 6 = 18 and 8 / 2 = 4. Finally, perform addition and subtraction from left to right: 15 - 18 + 4 = -3 + 4 = 1.

2Simplify the fraction expression: (3/4) + (2/5) - (1/2).

A.4/7

B.13/20

C.11/20

D.7/10

Explanation: To add and subtract fractions, find the least common denominator (LCD) of 4, 5, and 2, which is 20. Convert each fraction: 3/4 = 15/20, 2/5 = 8/20, and 1/2 = 10/20. Combining the numerators gives (15 + 8 - 10)/20 = 13/20.

3Calculate and express in simplest form: (5/6 / 2/3) * (4/15).

A.5/12

B.2/5

C.1/3

D.8/45

Explanation: Division by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal: (5/6) / (2/3) = (5/6) * (3/2) = 15/12 = 5/4. Next, multiply this result by 4/15: (5/4) * (4/15) = 20/60 = 1/3.

4A merchant in Bujumbura buys a 50 kg sack of rice for 80,000 Burundian Francs (BIF) and sells it at a 15% profit. What is the selling price of the sack?

A.88,000 BIF

B.95,000 BIF

C.104,000 BIF

D.92,000 BIF

Explanation: The profit amount is 15% of 80,000 BIF: 0.15 * 80,000 = 12,000 BIF. The selling price is the original purchase price plus the profit: 80,000 + 12,000 = 92,000 BIF (or 80,000 * 1.15 = 92,000 BIF).

5Two farmers in Ngozi share a harvest of 450 kg of beans in the ratio 2 : 3. How many kilograms of beans does the farmer with the larger share receive?

A.270 kg

B.180 kg

C.300 kg

D.225 kg

Explanation: The total number of ratio parts is 2 + 3 = 5 parts. Each part is worth 450 kg / 5 = 90 kg. The larger share corresponds to 3 parts: 3 * 90 kg = 270 kg (the smaller share is 2 * 90 kg = 180 kg).

6Solve the linear equation for x: 4x - 7 = 2x + 9.

A.x = 1

B.x = 8

C.x = 16

D.x = -8

Explanation: To solve 4x - 7 = 2x + 9, subtract 2x from both sides to collect the variable terms: 2x - 7 = 9. Next, add 7 to both sides: 2x = 16. Finally, divide by 2: x = 8.

7Solve the linear equation: (2x - 3) / 5 = (x + 1) / 3.

A.x = 4

B.x = 7

C.x = 14

D.x = -4

Explanation: Cross-multiplying gives 3 * (2x - 3) = 5 * (x + 1). Expanding both sides yields 6x - 9 = 5x + 5. Subtract 5x from both sides: x - 9 = 5. Adding 9 to both sides gives x = 14.

8Which inequality represents the solution set for: -3x + 5 <= 14?

A.x <= 3

B.x <= -3

C.x >= 3

D.x >= -3

Explanation: Subtract 5 from both sides of the inequality: -3x <= 9. Dividing both sides by -3 reverses the inequality sign: x >= 9 / (-3), which simplifies to x >= -3.

9Solve the system of simultaneous linear equations: 2x + 3y = 19 and 3x - y = 1. What is the value of x * y?

A.10

B.6

C.12

D.15

Explanation: From the second equation, express y in terms of x: y = 3x - 1. Substitute this into the first equation: 2x + 3(3x - 1) = 19 => 2x + 9x - 3 = 19 => 11x = 22 => x = 2. Then y = 3(2) - 1 = 5. The product x * y = 2 * 5 = 10.

10Factor completely the algebraic expression: 9x^2 - 49.

A.(3x - 7)^2

B.(3x - 7)(3x + 7)

C.(9x - 7)(x + 7)

D.(3x + 7)^2

Explanation: The expression 9x^2 - 49 is a difference of two squares of the form a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b), where a = 3x and b = 7. Thus, 9x^2 - 49 factors into (3x - 7)(3x + 7).

About the Burundi Concours National 9ème Exam

Burundi's national end-of-fundamental-education examination certifying completion of Grade 9 and gating admission to general, pedagogical, and technical post-fundamental secondary schools.

Assessment

Question count varies by module

Time Limit

3 days (written subject papers)

Passing Score

Set by MENRS for each session according to available places (2023 session: 68/200 or 34% for post-fundamental admission, 116/200 or 58% for public boarding and technical/scientific/language/pedagogical streams, 70% for écoles d'excellence)

Exam Fee

Free (public school candidates) (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Recherche Scientifique (MENRS))

Burundi Concours National 9ème Exam Content Outline

~25% of this local bank

Mathematics

Numerical calculations, algebra, linear equations, geometry, Pythagorean theorem, perimeter, area, volume, and statistics

~25% of this local bank

Languages and Communication

French grammar and reading comprehension, Kirundi grammar (ikibonezamvugo) and cultural proverbs, English vocabulary and syntax, and basic Kiswahili

~30% of this local bank

Sciences and Technology

Physics (mechanics, electricity, optics), Chemistry (matter, reactions, acids/bases), Biology (cell biology, human physiology, health), Earth Sciences, and ICT

~20% of this local bank

Human Sciences and Entrepreneurship

Burundian and African history, East African geography, Civic education, and foundational entrepreneurship and financial management

How to Pass the Burundi Concours National 9ème Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Set by MENRS for each session according to available places (2023 session: 68/200 or 34% for post-fundamental admission, 116/200 or 58% for public boarding and technical/scientific/language/pedagogical streams, 70% for écoles d'excellence)
Assessment: Question count varies by module
Time limit: 3 days (written subject papers)
Exam fee: Free (public school candidates)

Keys to Passing

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Burundi Concours National 9ème Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on multi-step algebra and geometry problems, which carry significant weight in the 200-point total.

2Review core scientific definitions and chemical formulas across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

3Consolidate grammar rules in French and Kirundi linguistics, and practice English vocabulary and reading comprehension.

4Familiarize yourself with major milestones in Burundian history, physical geography of the Great Lakes region, and basic entrepreneurship concepts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concours National de 9ème Année Fondamentale?

It is Burundi's national standardized examination taken at the end of Grade 9 (the 9th and final year of fundamental education). It certifies the completion of basic education and governs placement into post-fundamental secondary school tracks (general, technical, or pedagogical).

What is the minimum passing score for the Concours National?

The paper is marked out of 200 points, and MENRS fixes the cut-off for each session according to the places available, so it moves from year to year. At the 2023 session the minimum was 68/200 (34%) for admission to post-fundamental education, 116/200 (58%) for public boarding schools and the technical, scientific, language and pedagogical streams, and 70% for orientation to an école d'excellence. Always check the threshold announced for the current session.

What subjects are tested on the exam?

MENRS lists the examined subjects as mathematics, entrepreneurship, languages (French, English, Kiswahili and Kirundi), human sciences, and sciences and technology. The ministry does not publish a percentage weighting for each subject, so the proportions used in this practice bank reflect our own coverage rather than an official blueprint.

Is this practice bank an official test?

No. This practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed to help students revise core concepts tested across the 9th grade Burundian curriculum. It should be used alongside official MENRS past papers and curriculum materials.

In what language is the Concours National sat, and is this bank a translation?

French is the language of instruction and of the papers in Burundi's fundamental cycle, alongside dedicated Kirundi, English and Kiswahili language papers. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the underlying curriculum. It is not an official translation, not an approved past paper, and not a simulation of the real written format.