MAKOKOU, Gabon — In the Ogooué-Ivindo province, 772 candidates gathered at the Alexandre Sambat High School in Makokou to begin the crucial phase of their academic journey with the Baccalauréat exams, a pivotal exam in Gabon that serves as a gateway to higher education and a benchmark for the country’s education system.
The 2026 session marks a significant year, as it focuses on modernization and inclusion, reflecting the government’s commitment to transforming the educational landscape. Governor Christiane Leckat encouraged the candidates from various series to approach the exams with calm and confidence. “Do not be afraid.
These are the knowledge you have acquired throughout the year. It is simply a matter of restituting them, “she stated, urging the future bachelors to read their subjects carefully and avoid haste.
The center of composition and correction at the Alexandre Sambat High School welcomed 518 candidates, including 469 official and 49 free candidates, distributed across several series.
The school recorded 258 candidates in Series A1, 21 in A2, 13 in C, and 46 in D. Candidates from these four series wrote at the Alexandre Sambat High School, while the 180 candidates in Series B, who started the exams on Tuesday with Economics and Social Sciences, wrote at the annex of the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Catholic High School (LCNDV).
In other centers across the province, the number of candidates varied, with the Daniel Kossé High School in Booué recording 92 candidates, the Mohamed Moapa Beotsa High School in Mékambo recording 130 candidates, and the Daniel Hubert Nna Ekamkam High School in Ovan welcoming 31 candidates.
The Ogooué-Ivindo province, in total, recorded 772 candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat session.
The written phase of the exams will conclude on Saturday, followed by the oral English exams next week.
The announcement of the first round’s results is scheduled for July 25, 2026.
As Gabon continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities of modern education, the Baccalauréat exams stand as a testament to the nation’s dedication to its youth and the pursuit of knowledge.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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