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Key Facts: Benin CEP Exam

10/20

Passing Score (Moyenne)

MEMP DEC Bénin

4 Days

Written, oral and sports tests across four examination days

National CEP Timetable

90.17%

National success rate, June 2026 session

Ministère des Enseignements Maternel et Primaire (MEMP) / DEC, June 2026 proclamation

Departments Covered

Bénin Administrative Structure

CM2

Academic Grade Level

Primary School Leaving (Grade 6)

100

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The Benin Certificat d'Études Primaires (CEP) is the national primary graduation examination set by the MEMP Direction des Examens et Concours. Candidates must achieve a weighted overall average of at least 10/20 across French, Mathematics, Éducation Scientifique et Technologique and Éducation Sociale. The official examination runs over four days in French (1-4 June in 2026) and combines written papers with compulsory oral and physical-education tests; the June 2026 session recorded a 90.17% success rate. This study bank offers a 100-question English-language MCQ adaptation of the core curricular competencies, not an official translation or a simulation of the oral and sports components.

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1In French grammar (nature des mots), what is the grammatical category of the underlined word in: 'Le **brave** pêcheur jette son filet dans le fleuve Ouémé'?

A.Adjectif qualificatif (qualifying adjective)

B.Nom commun (common noun)

C.Adverbe de manière (adverb of manner)

D.Pronom personnel (personal pronoun)

Explanation: In this sentence, 'brave' describes a quality of the noun 'pêcheur' and agrees with it in gender and number (masculine singular), making it an adjectif qualificatif épithète.

2In the sentence: 'Chaque matin, l'écolier récite **sa leçon** devant la classe', what is the syntactic function of 'sa leçon'?

A.Complément d'objet direct (COD)

B.Complément d'objet indirect (COI)

C.Sujet du verbe (Subject)

D.Attribut du sujet (Subject complement)

Explanation: 'Sa leçon' answers the question 'L'écolier récite quoi ?' without a preposition directly following the transitive verb 'récite', making it a Complément d'Objet Direct (COD).

3In the sentence: 'Cet imposant baobab **paraît centenaire**', what is the grammatical function of the word 'centenaire'?

A.Attribut du sujet (Subject complement)

B.Complément d'objet direct (COD)

C.Complément circonstanciel de temps

D.Épithète liée du nom baobab

Explanation: 'Paraît' is a state verb (verbe d'état). The adjective 'centenaire' provides an attribute of the subject 'Cet imposant baobab' through this verb, functioning as an attribut du sujet.

4Which group of words functions as a **complément circonstanciel de temps** (adverbial modifier of time) in: 'Dès l'aube, les cultivateurs partent récolter le coton dans les champs'?

A.Dès l'aube

B.Les cultivateurs

C.Récolter le coton

D.Dans les champs

Explanation: 'Dès l'aube' answers the question 'Quand partent les cultivateurs ?' (When do the farmers leave?), making it a complément circonstanciel de temps (CCT).

5In the sentence: 'L'enfant grelottait **de froid** après la grande pluie', what is the function of the prepositional phrase 'de froid'?

A.Complément circonstanciel de cause

B.Complément circonstanciel de manière

C.Complément circonstanciel de moyen

D.Complément d'objet indirect (COI)

Explanation: 'De froid' indicates the reason or cause of the shivering, answering 'Pourquoi grelottait-il ?' (Why was he shivering?), which is a complément circonstanciel de cause (CCC).

6Consider the sentence: 'Le maître **leur** explique la consigne avant de ramasser **leurs** cahiers.' What are the respective grammatical natures of 'leur' and 'leurs'?

A.Pronom personnel, then déterminant possessif

B.Déterminant possessif, then pronom personnel

C.Pronom possessif, then déterminant possessif

D.Adverbe, then adjectif qualificatif

Explanation: The first 'leur' is placed before the verb 'explique' and stands for 'à eux' as an invariable personal pronoun. The second 'leurs' is placed before the plural noun 'cahiers' and agrees with it as a possessive determiner.

7Which of the following nouns ending in **-al** forms its plural with **-s** (regular) instead of changing to **-aux**?

A.Festival

B.Cheval

C.Journal

D.Hôpital

Explanation: Most nouns ending in -al change to -aux in the plural (cheval -> chevaux, journal -> journaux, hôpital -> hôpitaux). However, 'festival' is a noted rule exception and forms 'festivals' with an -s (along with bal, carnaval, chacal, régal, récital).

8Among the following nouns ending in **-ou**, which one takes an **-x** in the plural?

A.Caillou

B.Trou

C.Clou

D.Fou

Explanation: Most nouns in -ou take an -s in the plural (trous, clous, fous), but 7 exceptions take -x: bijou, caillou, chou, genou, hibou, joujou, pou. Thus, 'caillou' becomes 'cailloux'.

9Which of the following sentences exhibits the correct agreement of the adjective of color?

A.Amina a acheté des robes orange et des rubans bleu foncé.

B.Amina a acheté des robes oranges et des rubans bleus foncés.

C.Amina a acheté des robes oranges et des rubans bleu foncés.

D.Amina a acheté des robes orange et des rubans bleus foncé.

Explanation: Color adjectives derived from nouns (like 'orange', 'marron') are invariable and do not take -s. Furthermore, compound color adjectives (like 'bleu foncé', 'vert clair') remain completely invariable. Therefore, 'des robes orange' and 'des rubans bleu foncé' are correct.

10Select the sentence where the **participe passé** (past participle) conjugated with **être** is correctly agreed:

A.Mes deux sœurs sont venues nous rendre visite à Cotonou.

B.Mes deux sœurs sont venu nous rendre visite à Cotonou.

C.Mes deux sœurs sont venue nous rendre visite à Cotonou.

D.Mes deux sœurs sont venus nous rendre visite à Cotonou.

Explanation: With the auxiliary verb 'être', the past participle agrees in gender and number with the grammatical subject. 'Mes deux sœurs' is feminine plural, so 'venu' becomes 'venues'.

About the Benin CEP Exam

The Certificat d'Études Primaires (CEP) is Benin's national primary school-leaving examination, organized annually by the Direction des Examens et Concours (DEC) under the Ministère des Enseignements Maternel et Primaire (MEMP). Sat by pupils at the end of CM2 (Cours Moyen 2ème année / Grade 6), success on the CEP validates primary education completion and determines eligibility for secondary school admission (entrée en 6ème). While the official national examination is written entirely in French using constructed-response papers, this 100-question practice bank provides an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed to build and verify conceptual mastery across all four tested academic domains.

Exam sponsor: MEMP — Direction des Examens et Concours (DEC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

National paper-based examination sat over four days (1-4 June in the 2026 session) covering French language arts (reading comprehension and written composition), Mathematics (mental arithmetic, written operations, problem solving), Éducation Scientifique et Technologique, Éducation Sociale (history, geography, civic and moral education) and Artistic Education, alongside compulsory oral tests and physical-education tests — the sports events ran from 07:00 on Wednesday 3 June to 18:00 on Thursday 4 June in 2026. Option papers are drawn by lot. Graded on a 0-20 scale requiring a weighted general average of at least 10.00/20. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation and cannot substitute for the oral or sports components.

Time Limit

4 examination days combining written papers with oral and physical-education tests

Passing Score

10/20 (Weighted average >= 10.00 / 20)

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published by the MEMP in a publicly accessible tariff; confirm the droits d'examen with the school or the Direction des Examens et Concours

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: 90.17% national success rate (June 2026 session). Published MEMP/DEC figures: 90.17% in the June 2026 session, up from 89.81% in 2025; the 2023 session recorded 81.29%. The 2026 session was sat by 286,995 candidates (149,424 boys, 138,571 girls) across 860 examination centres, with results proclaimed on 26 June 2026. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Français (Grammar, Conjugation, Spelling, Vocabulary)

Identification of parts of speech, grammatical functions (sujet, COD, COI, compléments circonstanciels), verb conjugation across indicative tenses, homophones, and lexical relations.

25%

Mathématiques & Problèmes (Arithmetic, Geometry, Units)

Multi-step operations, fractions and percentages, geometric properties and perimeter/area/volume calculations, proportional reasoning, speed calculations, and metric unit conversions.

25%

Éducation Scientifique et Technologique (EST)

Human anatomy, sensory organs, teeth, digestion, respiration, circulation, plant germination and photosynthesis, vertebrate/invertebrate biology, states of matter, simple electrical circuits, and levers.

25%

Éducation Sociale (Histoire, Géographie, ECM)

Kingdoms of Dahomey, Porto-Novo, Nikki, and Danxomè kings (Béhanzin, Toffa), resistance heroes (Bio Guéra, Kaba), geography and hydrology of Benin's 12 departments, and civic knowledge (national symbols, constitution, and environmental protection).

Preparing for the Benin CEP Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 10/20 (Weighted average >= 10.00 / 20)
Assessment: National paper-based examination sat over four days (1-4 June in the 2026 session) covering French language arts (reading comprehension and written composition), Mathematics (mental arithmetic, written operations, problem solving), Éducation Scientifique et Technologique, Éducation Sociale (history, geography, civic and moral education) and Artistic Education, alongside compulsory oral tests and physical-education tests — the sports events ran from 07:00 on Wednesday 3 June to 18:00 on Thursday 4 June in 2026. Option papers are drawn by lot. Graded on a 0-20 scale requiring a weighted general average of at least 10.00/20. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation and cannot substitute for the oral or sports components.
Time limit: 4 examination days combining written papers with oral and physical-education tests
Exam / certification fees: Not published by the MEMP in a publicly accessible tariff; confirm the droits d'examen with the school or the Direction des Examens et Concours Official sources

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Benin CEP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review French grammatical agreements carefully, especially past participles with 'être' and preceding direct objects with 'avoir'.

2Memorize the principal indicative tenses: présent, imparfait, passé composé, and futur simple for irregular verbs like être, avoir, aller, faire, and prendre.

3Practice multi-step mathematical word problems involving profit/loss, commercial discounts, simple interest, and proportional sharing.

4Master conversions between metric units (tonnes to kg, hectares to m², cubic meters to liters).

5Memorize geometric formulas for the perimeter and area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, as well as the volume of rectangular prisms.

6Understand the key physiological systems of the human body: sensory organs, digestion pathway, respiratory exchange, and heart-driven circulation.

7Review the historical resistance to colonial rule in Benin, including King Béhanzin, King Toffa, Bio Guéra, and Kaba.

8Know Benin's 12 departments, their respective capitals, main rivers (Ouémé, Mono, Couffo), and national civic symbols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benin Certificat d'Études Primaires (CEP)?

The Certificat d'Études Primaires (CEP) is the official national primary school-leaving certificate in the Republic of Benin. Administered by the Ministère des Enseignements Maternel et Primaire (MEMP) via the Direction des Examens et Concours (DEC), it is sat by pupils at the end of Cours Moyen 2ème année (CM2 / Grade 6) and is required for admission to secondary school (collège / 6ème).

What is the passing score for the Benin CEP?

To pass the CEP and obtain the certificate, candidates must obtain a general weighted average (moyenne générale) of at least 10.00 out of 20 points (10/20) calculated across all evaluated subjects.

What subjects are tested on the official Benin CEP?

The official CEP evaluates four main written academic domains: Français (Compréhension de texte, Expression écrite / Rédaction), Mathématiques (Calcul rapide, Opérations, Résolution de problèmes), Éducation Scientifique et Technologique (EST), and Éducation Sociale (Histoire, Géographie, Éducation Civique et Morale). Pupils also undergo assessment in Éducation Artistique (Dessin/Chant/Poésie) and EPS (Éducation Physique et Sportive).

How is this practice test adapted from the official examination?

The official Benin CEP is written in French and consists of open-ended essay compositions, arithmetic computations, problem solving worksheets, and short-answer science questions. This practice bank provides an English-language multiple-choice adaptation designed to test core conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and historical/geographical knowledge covering topics from the CM2 curriculum.

What is the registration fee for the Benin CEP examination?

The MEMP does not publish the CEP droits d'examen in a publicly accessible tariff, so no reliable figure can be quoted here. Confirm the current amount with the school or the Direction des Examens et Concours.

Where can candidates check official CEP results in Benin?

Official results are published online on the national examination portal 'eRésultats' at https://eresultats.bj/examens and posted in primary school examination centers across all 12 departments.