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Key Facts: Madagascar BEPC Exam

4 years

Length of the collège cycle described by MEN

MEN Collège page

Multi-paper

Official examination structure

MEN official examination calendar

English MCQ adaptation

Format of this independent practice bank

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The BEPC is Madagascar's national lower-secondary completion examination. MEN's official materials confirm the four-year collège pathway and a multi-day written examination process, but the current public materials reviewed do not publish complete 2026 logistics. This English-language, four-option MCQ bank supports conceptual review and does not simulate or translate the official French- and Malagasy-language written papers.

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1In French grammar, in which of the following sentences is the past participle (participe passé) correctly agreed with the auxiliary 'avoir'?
A.Les lettres que j'ai écrites sont parties ce matin.
B.Les lettres que j'ai écrit sont parties ce matin.
C.Les lettres que j'ai écrite sont parties ce matin.
D.Les lettres que j'ai écris sont parties ce matin.
Explanation: With the auxiliary 'avoir', the past participle agrees in gender and number with the direct object (COD) only when the direct object precedes the verb. Here, the relative pronoun 'que' represents 'les lettres' (feminine plural) and precedes 'ai écrites', requiring feminine plural agreement (-es).
2What is the passive voice transformation of the sentence: 'Le professeur félicite les élèves méritants'?
A.Les élèves méritants sont félicités par le professeur.
B.Les élèves méritants ont félicité le professeur.
C.Les élèves méritants étaient félicités par le professeur.
D.Les élèves méritants seront félicités par le professeur.
Explanation: In the active sentence, the verb 'félicite' is in the present indicative. In the passive voice, the auxiliary 'être' must be in the present indicative ('sont') followed by the past participle agreeing with the plural subject ('félicités'): 'Les élèves méritants sont félicités par le professeur.'
3Which of the following verb forms is in the present subjunctive (subjonctif présent)?
A.Qu'il finisse
B.Il finissait
C.Il finit
D.Il finira
Explanation: 'Qu'il finisse' is the third-person singular present subjunctive of the second-conjugation verb 'finir' (radical finiss- + ending -e).
4In the sentence 'Bien qu'il fasse très chaud, les cultivateurs continuent de sarcler le champ', what logical relationship is expressed by the subordinate conjunction 'Bien que'?
A.Concession (Opposition)
B.Cause
C.Condition (Hypothèse)
D.But (Finalité)
Explanation: 'Bien que' is a conjunction of subordination expressing concession or opposition, indicating an obstacle that does not prevent the main action from occurring. It is always followed by the subjunctive mood.
5What figure of speech is used in the phrase: 'Cet athlète court comme un guépard'?
A.Comparaison
B.Métaphore
C.Personnification
D.Euphémisme
Explanation: A comparaison explicitly compares two elements (the athlete and the cheetah) using an explicit comparison tool/word ('comme').
6What is the correct transformation into indirect speech of: Paul a dit : « Je partirai demain pour Toamasina »?
A.Paul a dit qu'il partirait le lendemain pour Toamasina.
B.Paul a dit qu'il partira demain pour Toamasina.
C.Paul a dit que je partirais le lendemain pour Toamasina.
D.Paul a dit qu'il était parti la veille pour Toamasina.
Explanation: Because the reporting verb 'a dit' is in the past, the future 'partirai' normally shifts to the present conditional 'partirait'. The pronoun changes from 'je' to 'il', and 'demain' shifts to 'le lendemain'.
7In the sentence 'Le sac qu'il a acheté est solide', what is the precise grammatical function of the relative clause 'qu'il a acheté'?
A.Proposition subordonnée relative, complément de l'antécédent « sac »
B.Proposition subordonnée conjonctive, complément d'objet direct de « est »
C.Proposition principale
D.Complément circonstanciel de cause
Explanation: 'qu'il a acheté' is introduced by the relative pronoun 'qu'' which has the noun 'sac' as its antecedent. Its grammatical function is 'complément de l'antécédent « sac »'.
8What is the antonym of the adjective 'éphémère'?
A.Durable
B.Fugitif
C.Passager
D.Bref
Explanation: 'Éphémère' means lasting for only a very short time (transient/fleeting). Its antonym (opposite meaning) is 'durable' (lasting/permanent).
9Which of the following sentences contains a past anterior verb (passé antérieur)?
A.Dès qu'il eut fini son devoir, il sortit jouer.
B.Quand il avait fini son devoir, il sortait jouer.
C.Lorsqu'il a fini son devoir, il sort jouer.
D.Après qu'il aura fini son devoir, il sortira jouer.
Explanation: 'eut fini' is the passé antérieur of 'finir', formed with the auxiliary 'avoir' conjugated in the passé simple ('eut') followed by the past participle ('fini'). It expresses an action completed immediately before another action in the passé simple ('sortit').
10In the phrase 'Cette maison est la leur', what is the grammatical category of 'la leur'?
A.Pronom possessif
B.Adjectif possessif
C.Pronom démonstratif
D.Article défini
Explanation: 'La leur' replaces a noun phrase ('leur maison') and indicates ownership. It is preceded by a definite article, which identifies it as a possessive pronoun (pronom possessif).

About the Madagascar BEPC Exam

Independent practice questions for topics taught in Madagascar's classe de 3ème and relevant to BEPC preparation, including languages, mathematics, sciences, history, geography, and civics.

Exam sponsor: Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale (MEN), Madagascar. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

MEN's official 2024 calendar distinguishes Groupe I (BEPC only), Groupe II (BEPC plus entrance to Seconde), and Groupe III (entrance to Seconde only), scheduled across four days. Exact 2026 papers, timings, coefficients, and any practical, oral, assignment, or case-study components were not established in the current public materials reviewed. Official school programs use French and Malagasy, with language study also including English. This resource is an English-language MCQ study adaptation; it is not an official translation, an official-format simulation, or a substitute for written-response practice.

Time Limit

Not published for the 2026 session in the current MEN materials reviewed; the official 2024 calendar spanned four days.

Passing Score

Not published by MEN in the current public materials reviewed.

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published by MEN in the current public materials reviewed.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. No current nationwide 2026 pass-rate figure was used. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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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.

Practice emphasis: 20 of 100 questions

French Language and Comprehension

Reading, vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, reported speech, and written communication concepts.

Practice emphasis: 20 of 100 questions

Mathematics — Algebra and Geometry

Real numbers, algebra, equations, geometry, vectors, and statistics.

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

Physical Sciences and Chemistry

Mechanics, light, electricity, atoms, ions, pH, and chemical equations.

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

Life and Earth Sciences

Human biology, health, ecology, biodiversity, and environmental protection.

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

History, Geography, and Civics

History, geography, institutions, rights, duties, and citizenship.

Practice emphasis: 15 of 100 questions

Malagasy and English

Malagasy language and culture plus English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Preparing for the Madagascar BEPC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by MEN in the current public materials reviewed.
  • Assessment: MEN's official 2024 calendar distinguishes Groupe I (BEPC only), Groupe II (BEPC plus entrance to Seconde), and Groupe III (entrance to Seconde only), scheduled across four days. Exact 2026 papers, timings, coefficients, and any practical, oral, assignment, or case-study components were not established in the current public materials reviewed. Official school programs use French and Malagasy, with language study also including English. This resource is an English-language MCQ study adaptation; it is not an official translation, an official-format simulation, or a substitute for written-response practice.
  • Time limit: Not published for the 2026 session in the current MEN materials reviewed; the official 2024 calendar spanned four days.
  • Exam / certification fees: Not published by MEN in the current public materials reviewed. Official sources

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Madagascar BEPC: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice written French and Malagasy responses in addition to using these English concept questions.
2Show every algebraic and geometric step, including units and theorem conditions.
3Connect science definitions to diagrams, observations, calculations, and experimental reasoning.
4Build timelines and annotated maps for history and geography review.
5Use the current MEN program and school instructions to prioritize topics for the actual session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BEPC in Madagascar?

It is the national credential associated with completion of the four-year lower-secondary collège cycle.

Does passing the BEPC automatically guarantee entry to lycée?

No. MEN states that entry to Seconde is through selection or an entrance process for BEPC holders and is subject to available capacity.

How many questions and how much time are in the 2026 BEPC?

MEN did not publish one complete current question count and timing specification in the public materials reviewed. The official 2024 calendar shows a four-day, multi-paper process.

What is the current official fee or pass mark?

A current nationwide 2026 fee and pass threshold were not published in the MEN materials reviewed; candidates should confirm with the responsible education office.

Does this bank reproduce the official BEPC?

No. It is independent English-language MCQ practice for curriculum concepts. It is not an official translation, a written-paper simulation, or a replacement for French, Malagasy, or extended-response practice.