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Educational response to Ebola: MINEDU-NC is implementing a phased approach to ensure the continuity of learning

Educational response to Ebola: MINEDU-NC is implementing a phased approach to ensure the continuity of learning

Thanks to its operational plan, MINEDU-NC is ready to intervene without delay to ensure the continuity of learning in areas affected by Ebola. No child will be left behind.

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Educational response to Ebola: MINEDU-NC is implementing a phased approach to ensure the continuity of learning

Educational response to Ebola: MINEDU-NC is implementing a phased approach to ensure the continuity of learning

Thanks to its operational plan, MINEDU-NC is ready to intervene without delay to ensure the continuity of learning in areas affected by Ebola. No child will be left behind.

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2026–2027 school year: a remote learning system planned for areas at high risk of Ebola

2026–2027 school year: a remote learning system planned for areas at high risk of Ebola

The start of the 2026–2027 school year will indeed take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, across the entire country, with a differentiated approach in areas affected by the Ebola virus epidemic. In the 18 educational subdivisions classified as high-risk, the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship is implementing a remote learning mechanism to ensure the continuity of education and maintain the link between students and the school.

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Recruitment of secondary school teachers

Recruitment of secondary school teachers

View open competitions, submit your application online, and track the status of your file via a secure area.

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Kinshasa-Lukunga: IFADEM plans to train 520 primary school teachers and inspectors in digital tools

Kinshasa-Lukunga: IFADEM plans to train 520 primary school teachers and inspectors in digital tools

This involves 500 primary school teachers and 20 itinerant inspectors who will receive fully online training in digital tools. The initiative aims to strengthen teachers' pedagogical skills through digital technologies.

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Kinshasa Declaration on the sustainable financing of education and training in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kinshasa Declaration on the sustainable financing of education and training in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

We, public authorities, technical and financial partners, representatives of the private sector, civil society, educational communities and learners, gathered in Kinshasa, on the occasion of the high-level political segment dedicated to the sustainable financing of education and training in the Democratic Republic of Congo;

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Citizen oath

I swear to serve, in all circumstances, with faithfulness and loyalty, the Democratic Republic of the Congo; to love and respect my fellow citizens; to protect the common good; and to promote national unity and fraternity.

— Citizen commitment led by MINEDU-NC

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Documentation & reforms

This library brings together key official documents and sector reforms. It provides citizens, partners and professionals with reliable access to regulations, reports and reference publications.

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Five guiding principles for a strong and equitable education system

The Ministry promotes inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders for legitimate decisions and successful reforms.

#1

Dialogue with stakeholders

The Ministry promotes inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders for legitimate decisions and successful reforms.

#3

Investment in teacher training and development

Teachers are at the heart of the education system. To deliver quality education, investment in their initial and continuing training is essential.

#4

Promoting equity and inclusion: ensuring a safe, accessible learning environment for all

Equity and inclusion are core values underpinning all actions of the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship.

#5

Integration of information and communication technologies

The Ministry is committed to equipping schools with digital tools, training teachers and students in their use, and integrating ICT into curricula.

Educational provinces

A well-structured Ministry for quality education

Through its branches and subdivisions, the Ministry ensures effective management and monitoring to guarantee quality education at every level.

Kinshasa
Bas-Uélé
Equateur
Haut-Katanga
Haut-Lomami
Haut-Uélé
Ituri
Kasai
Kasai-central
Kasai-oriental
Kongo-central
Kwango
Kwilu
Lomami
Lualaba
Mai-ndombe
Maniema
Mongala
Nord-Kivu
Nord-Ubangi
Sankuru
Sud-Kivu
Sud-Ubangi
Tanganyika
Tshopo
Tshuapa
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Quality education for all

Educ TV broadcasts on digital terrestrial TV and Canal+ to make knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere in the DRC.

Engaging, educational programmes

The channel offers varied, enriching content to stimulate learning and reflection.

Quizzes on the new citizenship

Educ TV connects Congolese education to global issues through reliable, inclusive information.

Authentication of State diplomas (baccalaureate), certificates and other school records

If you need to enrol a student, recruit a professional, or verify a State diploma (certificate or other school record) obtained in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this verification can be carried out by the General Inspectorate of Education only for diplomas, certificates and school records issued by it.

Step 1

Submission ofauthentication requests

Step 2

Processingof requests

Step 3

Authenticationof diplomas

You can submit your request by emailing us at:

ige_servicediplomesrdc@eduquepsp.education contact@minepst.gouv.cd
Statistics

The education system in figures

Every school, every directorate and every area reflects the country’s will to invest in tomorrow’s minds.

34
Central directorates and services
60
Educational provinces
648
Sub-divisions
35 700
Secondary schools
63 890
Primary schools
10 897
Pre-primary schools

Technical and financial partners

World Bank UNESCO Global Partnership for Education (GPE) UNICEF USAID Enabel International Organisation of La Francophonie French Development Agency (AFD) UK aid CONFEMEN VVOB APEFE
Telephone — hotline

For any report or information related to national education and new citizenship, call 178

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