Benin: Schools and Colleges in Excitement for the 2026-2027 Pre-Back-to-School

The administrative and pedagogical pre-back-to-school period began on Monday in Benin, ahead of the official start on September 14, 2026. In Abomey-Calavi, primary and nursery schools are welcoming parents to finalize registrations and sell school uniforms. The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against absenteeism for teachers. A significant new measure this year is the introduction of free schooling for all girls in public secondary education, which has been welcomed by many parents.