Côte d’Ivoire deploys over 1,200 newly trained science teachers to address education gap
Date: 2026-04-12
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Ivorian government will from Monday, April 13, 2026 deploy more than 1,200
newly trained mathematics and physical sciences teachers across the country in
a bid to address persistent shortages in secondary education.
The
Minister of National Education, Literacy and Technical Education, N’Guessan
Koffi, announced the development at the Technical and Vocational High School of
Ebimpé, where he delivered final instructions to candidates provisionally
admitted under an exceptional recruitment programme.
According
to the ministry, a total of 1,021 middle school teachers were recruited out of
1,082 admitted candidates, with 61 absentees recorded, while 191 high school
teachers were selected from 214 admitted candidates, with 23 absentees. The
recruits have undergone two weeks of intensive pedagogical training ahead of
their nationwide deployment.
The
initiative forms part of government efforts to bridge the deficit of science
teachers in both junior and senior secondary schools, a challenge that has
affected the quality of science education in recent years.
Minister
Koffi expressed appreciation to President Alassane Ouattara and other senior
government officials for supporting the programme, noting that discussions are
ongoing to ensure the full integration of the recruited teachers into the
public service after a two-year evaluation period.
The
Ministry also outlined support measures for the newly deployed teachers,
including an installation allowance of 75,000 CFA francs, monthly remuneration
of 150,000 CFA francs for middle school teachers and 175,000 CFA francs for
high school teachers, as well as accommodation support facilitated by ministry
teams.
In
addition, 500 candidates trained in physics and chemistry at the Centre for
Animation and Pedagogical Training (CAFOP) in Yamoussoukro are expected to be
deployed simultaneously to reinforce teaching capacity in science disciplines
nationwide.
Officials
say the move is a significant step toward strengthening the country’s education
system and improving access to quality science instruction for students across
Côte d’Ivoire.
