Côte d’Ivoire is preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year with a new education agenda focused on improving teaching quality, strengthening discipline and accelerating the digital transformation of schools.

Education, Literacy and Technical Education Minister N’Guessan Koffi unveiled seven priorities on Tuesday, August 11, during a preparatory meeting with senior officials of his ministry at Lycée Sainte-Marie in Cocody. The initiative is being promoted under the slogan “La Côte d’Ivoire à l’École”.

The government says the objective is to make the education and training system a stronger driver of sustainable development and to build the skills needed for Côte d’Ivoire’s future workforce.

The first priority is the introduction of clearer curricula and a single textbook accessible to every student. The government wants to simplify learning content while reducing disparities in access to educational materials.

Teachers are another central focus. The ministry plans to strengthen their training, support and professional recognition, reflecting the government’s view that the quality of education depends heavily on the capacity of educators.

The programme also calls for safer, cleaner and more suitable schools. The government wants students to learn in environments that promote both academic performance and personal development.

The credibility of national examinations is another priority. Authorities want to ensure that examinations and their results retain a high level of integrity and are not subject to doubts over their organization or evaluation.

Technical education and vocational training are also being repositioned. The government wants these pathways to become choices made by students rather than options taken because of limited alternatives.

Digital and scientific education forms the sixth pillar of the strategy. Authorities intend to strengthen students’ scientific and digital skills to prepare them for emerging professions and the changing demands of the labour market.

The final priority is discipline and a stronger culture of work. The ministry wants to reinforce behavioural standards and encourage greater commitment to learning and academic achievement.

“These seven priorities have, in the past, made the strength of Côte d’Ivoire’s school system. We must now revisit and modernize them,” N’Guessan Koffi said, according to the government.

The minister said the broader objective is to build a competent human capital capable of contributing effectively to the country’s development.

The agenda comes as Côte d’Ivoire seeks to align its education system more closely with its economic ambitions. Greater emphasis on technical training, digital skills and scientific education reflects the growing demand for workers equipped for a more technology-driven economy.

The success of the new priorities will depend on their implementation across schools and on the ability of education authorities to translate the announced reforms into improvements for students and teachers.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the government is therefore presenting education not simply as a social service, but as a strategic investment in the country’s human capital and long-term economic development.