The unmissable event of the school year has just come for more than two million students in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The National End of Primary Studies Examination (ENAFEP) 2024 edition looms on the horizon, arousing both excitement and apprehension among candidates, among whom are a record number of 1,081,288 young girls .
Organized over two days, on June 4 and 5, this crucial exam will mark the end of an essential cycle for these finalists destined to enter secondary school. Official figures reveal a massive participation of 2,217,456 candidates, a significant increase of 98,356 participants compared to the previous year.
This increase demonstrates the dynamism of the Congolese education system, despite persistent challenges in terms of infrastructure and resources. The authorities’ commitment to guaranteeing equitable access to education for all is reflected in these encouraging figures, also reflecting the desire to promote gender equality in primary education.
Beyond digital issues, ENAFEP 2024 embodies a crucial stage in the academic career of students, where their knowledge, skills and commitment will be put to the test. This review also constitutes an opportunity for teachers and educational managers to measure the effectiveness of school programs and identify areas for improvement to strengthen the quality of teaching.
In these days leading up to the fateful deadline, classrooms resonate with final revisions and encouragement from teachers, while parents and loved ones of candidates support them with all their hearts. The excitement of ENAFEP envelops the country in a studious and solemn atmosphere, where each pencil placed on a white sheet embodies the hope and determination of a youth eager to build its future.
Beyond individual results, ENAFEP 2024 symbolizes a key moment for the entire Congolese education system, where the future of an entire generation is at stake. Through this examination, the face of a nation in the making emerges, shaped by knowledge, perseverance and the desire to progress. May these days of trials be the prelude to a bright future, where each student will be able to flourish and contribute to the intellectual and human wealth of the Democratic Republic of Congo.