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Benin agricultural high school entrance exams begin at 12 centres

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Written entrance examinations for first-year places at Benin’s Agricultural Technical High Schools began on 5 October 2026 at twelve departmental centres. Candidates aged 14 to 20 are examined in subjects including communication, mathematics and science, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.

The written entrance examinations for first-year, Level II places at Benin’s Agricultural Technical High Schools (LTA) began on Monday 5 October 2026 at twelve departmental centres, according to La Nouvelle Tribune. Candidates aged 14 to 20, who hold the BEPC or the Tropical Agricultural Studies Certificate, are seeking admission to these agricultural training institutions.

The examinations cover written communication, mathematics and life and earth sciences for candidates in general programmes. Holders of the agricultural certificate sit a specialist examination.

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