ENS of Yaounde Entrance 2026-2027 first year 2nd cycle ENS Ecole Normale Supérieure University of Yaounde I
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
ENS of Yaounde Entrance 2026-2027.
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ENS of Yaounde Entrance 2026-2027 first year 2nd cycle ENS Ecole Normale Supérieure of the University of Yaounde I MINESUP concours.
ORDER N° 26/00037 / A / MINESUP /OF 13 JANUARY 2027.
To launch the competitive entrance examination into year one, Second cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS Yaounde), University of Yaoundé I, for the 2026-2027 academic year.
THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Mindful of the Constitution.
of Law n 005 of 16 April 200 1 toset up Higher Education orientation.
of Decree n088/1328 of 28 September 1988 to organise the Higher Teacher Training College.
of Decree n 93/026 of 19 January 1993 to set up Universities .
of Decree n° 93/036 of 29 January 1993 to set up administrative and academic
organisation in the University of Yaounde I.
of Decree n° 2005/142 of 29 April 2005 to organise the Ministry of Higher Education.
of Decree n? 2005/342 of 10 September 2005 to modify and to complete certain dispositions of decree n° 93/027 of 19 January 1993 to set up general disposition for the universities.
of Decree n” 2009/008 of 12 January 2009 to appoint officials in the State Universities .
of Decree n° 2011/408 of 09 December 2011 to organize the Govemment.
of Decree n? 2011/410 of 09 December 2011 to appoint members of Govemment.
of Decree n° 2012/333 of 29 June 2012 to appoint a Vice-Chancellor and Rectors of certain.
of Decree n° 2012/366 of 06 August 2012 to appoint officials in the State Universities.
of Decree n? 2012/433 of 01 October 2012 to organize the Ministry of Higher education.
of Decree n° 2013/0891/PM of 12 March 2013 to appoint officials in Ministry of Higher education.
decision No. 18250145/MINESUP/SG/DAUQ/SDEAC of April 7, 2025, fixing the calendar for entrance
competitions in State University establishments and MINESUP-affiliated schools for the 2026/2027
academic year;
HEREBY ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1 :
A competitive entrance examination into year one of the Second cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS), University of Yaoundé I for the 2026/2027 academic year has been launched in the following series:
| Fieldsww.kamerpower.com | Nombre de places |
| Mathematics-Computer | 40 |
| Physics-Chemistry-Technology | 25 |
| Biology-Chemistry-Geology and Environnemental Studies. | 15 |
| French-Artistic education-Languages and national culture, and a foreign language. | 10 |
| English-Artistic education-Languages and national culture, and a foreign language. | 10 |
| Foreign language-One official language (French or English), Artistic education, and national cultures. | 10 |
| Philosophy- an official language (French or English), Civic education. | 10 |
| History-Geography-Civic education-Information and communication technology. | 10 |
| Economics-Civic education, Information and communication technology-Entrepreneurial. | 10 |
| Guidance and Counselling-Inclusive (Special Need) Education. | 05 |
| Total | 150 |
Article 2: General Requirements into ENS of Yaounde 2026/2027 first year 2nd cycle
(1) The examination shall be organised in one sitting for Cameroonians of both sexes following the conditions stipulated below:
Candidates for the entrance examination in the various fields, except for Guidance and Counselling-Inclusive (Special Need) Education, must hold a diploma corresponding to the chosen option.
Candidates for the Guidance and Counselling-Inclusive (Special Need) Education fields must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Law and Political Science, or Letters, or a diploma recognized as equivalent by the Minister of Higher Education.
Candidates with professional Bachelor’s degrees issued by our higher education system and corresponding to the fields of study are authorized to take the examination.
Section of student Teachers of Secondary General Education except the Computer Sciences series
- Candidates should be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree or Licence corresponding to the series opted for or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister of Higher Education.
- Candidates should be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree or Licence in Human sciences, Economies, Law and Political Sciences or Letters, or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister of Higher Education for the Computer science series -Information and communication technology option. kamerpower.com
Section of Computer Sciences
Computer Science – Fundamental Computer Science Option
- Candidates should be holders of Bachelor’s Degree or Licence in mathematical sciences (Mathematics or computer science), Bachelor’s Degree or Licence in experimental sciences (Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics … ) or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister ofHigher Education
Computer Science -Information and Communication Technology Option
- Candidates should be holders of Bachelor’s Degree or Licence in Arts and Letters, Bachelor’s degree or Licence in Human sciences (History, Geography, psychology … ), Bachelor’s degree or Licence in Social sciences (Law, Economies, Management.. .. ) or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister of Higher Education.
Section of Guidance Counselling
- Candidates should be holders of a Bachelor’ s Degree or Licence in Science of Education, Economies, Social and Human Sciences, Law, Political Science or in Arts, or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister of Higher Education.
Section of Teachers Trainers
- Candidates should be civil servants of Primary Education and should be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent diploma recognised by the Minister of Higher Education.
- Be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Education or in Human sciences.
(2) Foreign candidates may be authorised to sit for the examination in the same academic conditions and according to the number of places available, in conformity with the regulations in force.
(3) Candidates who are not civil servants must not be older than 32 years on January 1st 2026.
Article 3: Required documents for ENS of Yaounde 2026/2027 first year 2nd cycle
The application files shall comprise the following documents: kamerpower.com
Section of student-teachers of Secondary General Education and Guidance Counselling
- A registration form available at ENS, at each examination Centre, on the website of MINESUP http://www.minesup.gov.cm and on the website of ENS http://www.ens.cm ; or www.kamerpower.com
- A certified photocopy of birth certificate which must not be more than six (6) months old from the date of issue.
- Photocopies of transcripts of levels I, II, and III of Licence or Bachelor’s Degree signed or certified by competent academic authorities.
- A certified photocopy of Licence or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent diploma which must not be more than six (6) months old from the-date of issue.
- A medical certificate issued by a medical officer, from the Administration, testifying that the candidate is physically and medically fit for teaching. It should particularly specify that the candidate do es not suffer from serious physiological deficiencies in his diction, hearing, sight and mobility.
- A certificate of non-conviction which must not be more than three (3) months old from the date of issue.
- A receipt upon payment of twenty thousand (20,000) CFA as registration fees delivered by Express Union, MTN Mobile Money ; ou by CCA-BANK au compte N° 00273442401 key 59. No other form of payment shall be accepted.
- One A4 self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- An authorisation to sit for the examination issued by the Minister of Basic Education, the Minister of Secondary Education or the Minister of Higher Education for civil servants working in these Ministries.
Section of Teacher Trainers
- A registration form available at ENS, at each examination Centre, on the website of MINESUP http://www.minesup.gov.cm and on the website of ENS http://www.ens.cm ; or www.kamerpower.com
- A certified photocopy of birth certificate which must not be more than six (6) months old from the date of issue.
- Photocopies of transcripts of levels I, II, and III of Licence or Bachelor’s Degree signed or certified by competent academic authorities.
- A certified photocopy of Licence or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent diploma which must not be more than six (6) months old from the-date of issue.
- A medical certificate issued by a medical officer, from the Administration, testifying that the candidate is physically and medically fit for teaching. It should particularly specify that the candidate do es not suffer from serious physiological deficiencies in his diction, hearing, sight and mobility.
- A certificate of non-conviction which must not be more than three (3) months old from the date of issue.
- A receipt upon payment of twenty thousand (20,000) CFA as registration fees delivered by Express Union, MTN Mobile Money ; ou by CCA-BANK au compte N° 00273442401 key 59. No other form of payment shall be accepted.
- One A4 self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- An authorisation to sit for the examination issued by the Minister of Basic Education, the Minister of Secondary Education or the Minister of Higher Education for civil servants working in these Ministries.
Application deadline for ENS of Yaounde Entrance 2026-2027 first year 2nd cycle ENS Ecole Normale Supérieure of the University of Yaounde I MINESUP concours
Article 4:
Holders of foreign diplomas shall submit either a true copy of the ministerial order granting equivalence or the receipt showing that they have deposited an application for equivalence in the Ministry of Higher Education. These documents must be issued by the Minister of Higher Education. Such candidates can be finally admitted into ENS only if they are granted equivalence for their foreign diplomas or certificates within the date limit set out by the competent authority.
Article 5:
Complete application files should be submitted at ENS (Admission Office) latest friday 13th February 2026 and friday 13th February 2026 for MINESEC Regional Delegations where the candidate has choosen to write the examination.
Article 6:
(1) The selection through a, written examination and an oral test shall comprise the following components:
- une note de scolarité comptant pour 30% dans l’évaluation totale.
- deux épreuves écrites comptant pour 60% dans l’évaluation totale.
- une épreuve orale comptant pour 10% dans l’évaluation totale.
(2) The academie performance will be taken into account after the oral test, for final admission only.
Article 7: Date for written Entrance Exams Into ENS of Yaounde 2026/2027
The written part of the examination will take place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 in Bafoussam, Douala, Ebolowa and Yaoundé.
- The syllabuses of the competitive entrance examination which are the same as those of the Bachelor’s Degree or Licence shall be published by ENS.
- The grading of each written paper ranges from zero to twenty according to the above-mentioned coefficients. Any score below five on twenty is eliminatory.
- The jury shall publish the list of successful candidates in the written papers per series and in alphabetical order. These candidates shall proceed with the oral test.
Article 8:
The oral test which is only for successful candidates in the written papers shall take place exclusively in YAOUNDE. Questions will coyer two areas namely, General Knowledge and Bilingual Training, The Oral test aims at assessing the candidate’s ability to communicate in French and English in general and in pedagogie communication in particular.
Article 9:
The academie performance will mostly be based on:
- the candidate’s age.
- the number of years spent in the University for the First Degree;
- transcripts of levels I, II, and III of Licence or Bachelor’s degree in the area of specialization and grades.
Article 10: Results of successful candidates into ENS Yaounde Entrance 2026/2027
After the oral test, the jury shall prepare the list of successful candidates per series and by order of merit. The final results will be published by the Minister of Higher Education;
Successful candidates cannot, under any circumstance, postpone their registration to the following academic year.
Article 11:
The composition of the jury mentioned in article 10 above shall be specified by the Minister of Higher Education in conformity with the rules and regulations in force.
Article 12:
Registration fee is non refundable.
Article 13:
The Rector of the University of Yaoundé I, the Director of University Accreditations and Quality, and the Director of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS Yaounde I) are responsible, each in his own domain, for the Implementation of this circular which shall be registered and published in English and French wherever need be.
ENS of Yaounde Entrance 2026-2027 first year 2nd cycle ENS Ecole Normale Supérieure of the University of Yaounde I MINESUP concours
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Please u need results of the entrance exam for first cycle ENS Yaoundé 1, written on the 12/09/15. thanks.