Official exams in Cameroon: FSLC, GCE O and A Level, BEPC, BAC – who runs what?
Cameroon’s two education subsystems, the exams at each stage and the bodies that run them: a quick guide for students and parents.
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Cameroon has two education subsystems, anglophone and francophone, each with its own official exams. Knowing who runs which exam helps you find reliable information (registration, timetables, results) and ignore rumours.
Primary education
- Anglophone subsystem: the FSLC (First School Leaving Certificate) and the Form One entrance exam.
- Francophone subsystem: the CEP (Certificat d’études primaires) and the entrance exam into sixième.
These exams fall under the Ministry of Basic Education (MINEDUB).
Anglophone secondary education
- GCE Ordinary Level (end of Form Five) and GCE Advanced Level (Upper Sixth): run by the Cameroon GCE Board, headquartered in Buea.
Francophone secondary education
- BEPC (end of the first cycle, troisième) and the CAP in technical education: run by the exams and certification directorate (DECC) of the Ministry of Secondary Education (MINESEC).
- Probatoire (Première) and Baccalauréat (Terminale): run by the Office du Baccalauréat du Cameroun (OBC).
Where to find results
Results are published by the body concerned (notice boards in exam centres, official website, radio and press). On Minajobs Education, we publish the official lists as PDFs in the Results section as soon as they are available, with a link to the source.
Beware of fake lists
Every session, fake lists circulate on social media. Always check the source: an official release carries the signature and stamp of the issuing body. And nobody can “change” a grade in exchange for money.
To be notified when results are out, turn on alerts.
Never send money to a stranger for an exam or a scholarship: official fees are paid at the bank or office named in the official notice.