Ouagadougou: A total of 217 primary school teachers are vying for the CSAP© qualification, 2026 session. The High Commissioner of the Ioba Province, Innocents Ouattara, gave the starting signal for the examination of the Higher Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude (CSAP©), 2026 session in Dano on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, High Commissioner Innocent Ouattara was accompanied by the Provincial Director of Preschool, Primary, and Non-Formal Education (DPEPPNF) for Ioba, Tibouo-ion Romaric Som©, as well as administrative and security officials. The 217 candidates registered in Ioba province for this session of the CSAP© exam are taking it at the Moutori "A" Public Primary School in Dano.

The province's top official officially launched the professional examination by opening the envelope containing the written exam papers. This exam consists of a case study and a practical exercise.

Before officially starting the exam, the High Commissioner and his delegation toured the examination rooms to encourage the candidates. "You must remain disciplined and focused on the questions. You aspire to become senior managers, so do well. Judging by the number of candidates this morning, I am confident that the Ioba will achieve a 100% pass rate. I encourage you to work hard," advised Mr. Ouattara.

Candidates for the CSAP© exam are primary school teachers (PE). After their final admission, following classroom practice, they will be certified primary school teachers (PCE).