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Key Facts: Concours ENS Yaoundé Exam
20,000 FCFA
Non-refundable concours fee fixed in the MINESUP arrêté
ENS Yaoundé 2026 concours arrêté
30 / 60 / 10
Percentage weighting of note de scolarité, written papers and oral test in the 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté
ENS Yaoundé 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté, Article 6
05/20
Any mark below 05/20 on a written paper is eliminatory
ENS Yaoundé concours arrêté
28 / 32 years
Maximum age on 1 January of the concours year for the 1er Cycle (28) and 2nd Cycle (32)
ENS Yaoundé admission rules
3 hours
Duration of each of the two written papers
ENS Yaoundé 2026 concours arrêté, Article 7
MINESUP and the Université de Yaoundé I run the ENS Yaoundé concours as two 3-hour written papers set in the candidate's own série, an oral admission test on general culture and bilingual formation, and a note de scolarité — the 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté weights these 60% / 10% / 30%. The fee is 20,000 FCFA, any mark below 05/20 is eliminatory, and age limits are 28 for the 1er Cycle and 32 for the 2nd Cycle. This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation covering the Sciences de l'Éducation and Conseiller d'Orientation subject matter plus Cameroonian general culture — not a simulation of the official written or oral tests.
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1In the Cameroonian Francophone secondary education curriculum, what is the core principle of the Competency-Based Approach with real-life situations (APC avec entrée par les situations de vie)?
2According to Yves Chevallard's didactics theory, what is 'External Didactic Transposition' (*Transposition didactique externe*)?
3In the formulation of an operational learning objective (*objectif d'apprentissage opérationnel*), which of the following verbs is acceptable according to Robert Mager?
4In a Cameroonian secondary lesson preparation sheet (*fiche de préparation de leçon*), what is the function of the 'Discovery / Observation Phase' (*Phase d'observation / découverte*)?
5Which didactic document is mandatory for a secondary school teacher in Cameroon to detail the pedagogical sequence, activities, and timing of a 50-minute or 100-minute lesson?
6In the Didactic Triangle (*Triangle didactique*), which specific pedagogical axis links the Teacher (*Enseignant*) and the Learner (*Apprenant*)?
7What is the primary characteristic of the Deductive Method (*Méthode déductive*) in secondary school instruction?
8What is a 'Didactic Contract' (*Contrat didactique*) according to Guy Brousseau?
9In the Competency-Based Approach (APC), what constitutes a 'Family of Situations' (*Famille de situations*)?
10In secondary school didactics, what is the 'Blackboard Layout' (*Gestion et organisation du tableau*) principle?
About the Concours ENS Yaoundé Exam
Competitive entrance examination for admission into the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) of the Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon's oldest higher teacher training college. Launched each session by MINESUP arrêté, the concours admits candidates to the 1er Cycle (DIPES I) and the 2nd Cycle (DIPES II and DIPCO) to be trained as secondary school teachers and guidance counsellors.
Assessment
The concours combines a written admissibility stage, an oral admission stage and the note de scolarité, and the exact weighting is fixed by the arrêté for each cycle and session. The written stage is two papers of 3 hours set for the candidate's série — coefficients 4 and 2 in the 1er Cycle, coefficient 3 each in the 2nd Cycle — on the programmes of the Baccalauréat or GCE A/L (1er Cycle) or of the Licence (2nd Cycle); any mark below 05/20 is eliminatory. The 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté sets the assessment at 30% note de scolarité, 60% written papers and 10% oral, with the note de scolarité taken into account only after the orals for definitive admission; the 1er Cycle has historically been assessed as 25% note de scolarité and 75% written papers. The oral admission test, reserved for admissible candidates and held only at the Yaoundé centre, covers general culture and bilingual formation and assesses aptitude for communication in French and English and for pedagogical communication in particular. The note de scolarité is computed from the candidate's age, years spent in study, and the marks obtained at the Probatoire/GCE O-L and Baccalauréat/GCE A-L or across the three Licence levels.
Time Limit
3 hours per written paper (two papers), plus the oral admission test for admissible candidates
Passing Score
Ranked in order of merit against the places fixed by MINESUP; any mark below 05/20 on a written paper is eliminatory
Exam Fee
20,000 FCFA (XAF) (Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur (MINESUP) & Université de Yaoundé I)
Concours ENS Yaoundé Exam Content Outline
Written Papers — Two 3-Hour Papers per Série
Two written papers of 3 hours set for the candidate's série, on the programmes of the Baccalauréat or GCE A/L (1er Cycle, coefficients 4 and 2) or of the Licence (2nd Cycle, coefficient 3 each). Any mark below 05/20 is eliminatory. The 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté weights the written stage at 60%; the 1er Cycle has historically been weighted at 75%.
Note de Scolarité (Academic Record)
Computed from the candidate's age, the number of years spent in secondary school or on the Licence, and the marks obtained at the Probatoire / GCE O-L and Baccalauréat / GCE A-L (1er Cycle) or across Levels I, II and III of the Licence (2nd Cycle). Weighted 30% in the 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté and historically 25% in the 1er Cycle.
Oral Admission Test — Culture Générale and Bilingual Formation
Reserved for candidates declared admissible after the written papers and held at the single Yaoundé centre. It covers general culture and bilingual formation, assessing the candidate's aptitude for communication in French and English generally and for pedagogical communication in particular.
Education Sciences, Guidance and General Culture
What the 100 practice questions in this bank cover: pedagogy and professional practice, child and adolescent psychology, general psychology, general culture centred on education and the world of work, the Cameroon education system and Law No. 98/004, learning assessment and classroom management, and French–English educational terminology. Candidates in other séries must also revise their own discipline.
How to Pass the Concours ENS Yaoundé Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Ranked in order of merit against the places fixed by MINESUP; any mark below 05/20 on a written paper is eliminatory
- Assessment: The concours combines a written admissibility stage, an oral admission stage and the note de scolarité, and the exact weighting is fixed by the arrêté for each cycle and session. The written stage is two papers of 3 hours set for the candidate's série — coefficients 4 and 2 in the 1er Cycle, coefficient 3 each in the 2nd Cycle — on the programmes of the Baccalauréat or GCE A/L (1er Cycle) or of the Licence (2nd Cycle); any mark below 05/20 is eliminatory. The 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté sets the assessment at 30% note de scolarité, 60% written papers and 10% oral, with the note de scolarité taken into account only after the orals for definitive admission; the 1er Cycle has historically been assessed as 25% note de scolarité and 75% written papers. The oral admission test, reserved for admissible candidates and held only at the Yaoundé centre, covers general culture and bilingual formation and assesses aptitude for communication in French and English and for pedagogical communication in particular. The note de scolarité is computed from the candidate's age, years spent in study, and the marks obtained at the Probatoire/GCE O-L and Baccalauréat/GCE A-L or across the three Licence levels.
- Time limit: 3 hours per written paper (two papers), plus the oral admission test for admissible candidates
- Exam fee: 20,000 FCFA (XAF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official structure of the ENS Yaoundé concours?
Candidates sit two written papers of 3 hours set for their own série; any mark below 05/20 is eliminatory. Those declared admissible sit an oral admission test at the Yaoundé centre on general culture and bilingual formation. A note de scolarité based on age, years of study and past examination marks completes the assessment. The 2026 2nd Cycle arrêté fixes the weighting at 30% note de scolarité, 60% written papers and 10% oral; the 1er Cycle has historically been weighted 25% note de scolarité and 75% written papers.
What qualifications are awarded after training at ENS Yaoundé?
The 1er Cycle is a 3-year course leading to the DIPES I (Diplôme de Professeur de l'Enseignement Secondaire Général 1er Grade). The 2nd Cycle is a 2-year course leading to the DIPES II (2e Grade) or the DIPCO (Diplôme de Conseiller d'Orientation).
Which subjects are set in the written papers?
The two papers depend on your série. For example, Mathématiques takes Géométrie and Algèbre-Analyse; Biologie takes Sciences de la vie and Sciences de la terre; Informatique takes Synthèse de documents and a Test de raisonnement logique; Sciences de l'Éducation takes Pédagogie axée sur la pratique professionnelle and Psychologie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent; Conseiller d'Orientation takes Psychologie Générale and Culture générale axée sur le monde du travail et de l'éducation.
How does this practice bank fit the real concours?
The official papers are written essay, text-analysis and problem-solving papers set in French and English, followed by an oral test — not multiple-choice. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, not an official translation or a format simulation. It covers the Sciences de l'Éducation and Conseiller d'Orientation subject matter plus the general culture and bilingual content of the oral test. Candidates in other séries must revise their own subject separately.