The Bettié annex examination centre in the Indénié-Djuablin region has earned praise for its impeccable conduct during the 2025 Baccalaureate examinations, setting a standard for transparency and discipline in Ivory Coast’s education system.
During the official announcement of results on Monday, July 7, Jury President Grah Isaac lauded the smooth running of both oral and written examinations, noting the absence of any cheating or misconduct.
“No cases of cheating were reported in our centre during the examination, unlike in some localities where mobile phones were seized in the examination rooms,” Grah stated.
He attributed the centre’s success to the diligence and vigilance of all stakeholders involved, applauding the collective commitment to maintaining exam integrity.
Particular commendation was given to M’Bra Konan Denis, the principal of Lycée Moderne de Bettié, for his unwavering presence throughout the exam period, which reportedly had a positive impact on supervisors and secretarial staff.
Despite the organisational triumph, concerns were raised about performance disparities among candidates. In series D, for example, only 17 out of 60 candidates passed, reflecting a success rate of 28.33%, significantly lower than the 68.08% recorded in series A1 and 41.58% in A2.
Nevertheless, the overall success rate at the Bettié centre improved notably this year, reaching 43.75%, up from 40.32% in 2024 — an increase of 3.43 percentage points.
Regionally, the Abengourou Directorate of Education and Literacy reported an admission rate of 41.78%, with girls recording a 37.77% pass rate and boys achieving 44.25%.
On a national scale, the 2025 Baccalaureate recorded a 40.15% success rate.
As the country continues to confront challenges in its education system, Bettié’s clean and orderly examination process has emerged as a benchmark, offering a hopeful glimpse into what disciplined oversight and community engagement can achieve.
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