Ivory Coast: Paid Reinforcement Courses Banned in Schools, a Measure That Could Inspire Cameroon? - Lebledparle

The Ivorian Ministry of Education issued a note on October 1, 2026, banning teachers from requesting payment for supplementary reinforcement courses for students. The measure aims to promote equity by preventing wealthier families from having greater access to paid tutoring, which creates disparities among students. In Ivory Coast, some schools already charge between 200 and 500 F CFA for these courses, and private institutions have organized paid prep seminars for exams like the BEPC and BAC. This decision, which addresses a widespread but unregulated practice in Cameroon, could serve as a reference for Cameroonian authorities.