CAFOP

Overview

The regional direct competition for entry to the CAFOP-IA (Centres d'Animation et de Formation Pédagogique, Instituteurs Adjoints) in Côte d'Ivoire is published on the DECO site of the Ministry of National Education. The facts below come from the 2026 session notice, so check the latest notice for later sessions.

Who can apply

• Ivorian nationality.

• Aged 18 to 38 on 31 December 2025 (born between 1987 and 2007) for the 2026 session.

• Holder of the BEPC or an equivalent diploma. Equivalences from technical education are not accepted.

Documents

• Birth certificate extract under one year old.

• Criminal record extract under six months old.

• Certificate of Ivorian nationality.

• Medical certificate from the DMOSS.

• Copy of a valid national ID card or identity certificate.

• A prepaid A4 envelope with your address.

• Receipt for the registration fee.

Fees

The registration fee is 10,000 F CFA, paid to the Trésor public.

How to apply

1. Pre-register on the DECO website, upload a photo, ID and BEPC, and print the BEPC authentication request.

2. Submit the BEPC authentication request at a La Poste CI office.

3. Book and pay for the medical visit on the DMOSS site. Medical examinations are held in Abidjan, Korhogo and Yamoussoukro.

4. Once declared fit, complete the registration form on the DECO site, choosing your registration DRENA and three preferred recruitment regions.

5. Upload your scanned documents (birth extract, nationality certificate, criminal record, fee receipt) as a single colour PDF in that order, print the registration form and the ten-year commitment form (engagement décennal), and file the full dossier at your DRENA.

Poor-quality scans or the wrong file format can cause rejection.

Important dates (2026 session)