Benin BEPC 2026 results by department: girls lead

• The BEPC 2026 examination results have been released, revealing top performers by department in Benin.
• Girls achieved average scores of 19.25/20 in seven departments: Alibori, Atacora, Atlantic, Couffo, Oueme, Plateau, and Zou.
• The release of these results may trigger obligations to report or disclose information under relevant data protection laws in Benin.

The girls have taken the lead, achieving average scores of 19.25/20 in seven departments: Alibori, Atacora, Atlantic, Couffo, Oueme, Plateau, and Zou.

The results of the BEPC 2026 examination have been released by the Direction des Examens et Concours, revealing the top three candidates in each of Benin's twelve departments. The girls have taken the lead, achieving average scores of 19.25/20 in seven departments: Alibori, Atacora, Atlantic, Couffo, Oueme, Plateau, and Zou.

The release of these examination results may have implications for data protection laws in Benin. Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the disclosure of student performance information could trigger obligations to report or disclose information under relevant regulations. The Direction des Examens et Concours has made public the names of the top three candidates, which may raise concerns about privacy and data security.

The BEPC 2026 results provide valuable insights into the performance of students in Benin's secondary education system. The high average scores achieved by girls in several departments highlight areas where educational initiatives may be effective in promoting gender equality. However, the release of these results also underscores the need for careful consideration of data protection and privacy concerns.

Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the release of these examination results may trigger obligations to report or disclose information under relevant data protection laws in Benin.

Source: Original reporting via Les Echos