BOGANDÉ — The 2024 session of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) examination kicked off on Tuesday, June 4, in Gnagna province, with 1,624 candidates participating in the session. The prefect of Bogandé, Taugolo Paré, ceremoniously opened the first envelope containing the dictation test at the provincial high school.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the provincial director of post-primary and secondary education in Gnagna, the tests began smoothly and are continuing without incident across six juries connected to three secondary centers. The candidates, including 661 boys and 963 girls, were encouraged by Paré to approach the exams with calm and focus. The results of the first round of the exams are expected to be announced by June 11, 2024.