National end-of-cycle primary and secondary examinations — official certifications that mark Congolese pupils’ educational pathway.
The TENASOSP (national school and vocational selection and orientation test) and the ENAFEP (national end-of-primary examination) are two national examinations organised by the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship to certify the end of primary and lower secondary cycles.
These examinations assess pupils’ learning, certify their skill levels, and guide them toward appropriate secondary pathways.
The ENAFEP is the national examination that marks the end of the primary cycle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It assesses the skills and knowledge acquired over six years of primary school and certifies readiness to enter secondary school.
The TENASOSP is the national examination that marks the end of the first cycle of secondary school (grade 2 secondary) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It assesses pupils’ skills and guides them toward appropriate streams in the second cycle (grades 3 to 6 secondary).
TENASOSP results are used to guide pupils toward second-cycle streams that best match their aptitudes and results:
| Feature | ENAFEP | TENASOSP |
|---|---|---|
| Level | End of primary cycle (grade 6) | End of first secondary cycle (grade 2 secondary) |
| Main purpose | Certify completion of primary studies | Certify and guide toward the second cycle |
| Subjects | French, mathematics, discovery, civic education | French, mathematics, sciences, history–geography, languages |
| Outcome | Certificate of end of primary studies | Guidance toward a second-cycle stream |
| Next step | Access to the first secondary cycle | Access to the second secondary cycle (chosen stream) |
ENAFEP and TENASOSP results are published by the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship. Candidates and parents can check results:
The ENAFEP and TENASOSP are important milestones in Congolese pupils’ education. They certify learning, assess skills, and guide pupils toward streams that fit their aptitudes. Solid preparation and steady work are essential to succeed and continue the pathway with confidence.
For more information on the ENAFEP and TENASOSP, registration, subjects, and results, contact your school leadership or the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship.
For any report or information related to national education and new citizenship, call 178
