Schools and universities in Ivory Coast: the education system explained.

If you are moving to Ivory Coast for work, staying longer with your family or planning to study, you first need an overview: how the Ivorian school system is organised, which qualifications it leads to, which universities and higher-education institutions exist, and which international schools operate in Abidjan. The system largely follows the French model, teaching is in French, and schooling is compulsory from age six to sixteen. This page sets out the essentials and names the main institutions. For enrolment, fees and current admission requirements, always contact the school or university directly.

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How schooling is structured

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Questions we get asked

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School structures and the higher-education offer change over time. Always check application deadlines, fees and admission requirements directly with the school or university and with the relevant ministries.