ENAREF, ENAM, ENEP, Customs: choosing your exam in Burkina Faso
Each school prepares for a specific job: public finance at ENAREF, administration and the judiciary at ENAM, primary teaching at ENEP, border control at the customs school. Choosing an exam means choosing that job first.
What each school prepares for
- ENAREF: tax and treasury, with cycles by degree level.
- ENAM: administrators, magistrates, diplomats.
- ENEP: primary teachers, including a French-Arabic option.
- Customs school: customs officers, with physical tests.
Choosing by profile
Your qualification sets the accessible cycle and each notice sets the age limit. Check that test dates do not overlap if you sit several exams.
| Method | Cost | Strength | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handwrite everything | Cost of paper | Required for some handwritten requests | Crossings-out, no digital copy |
| Typing shop or cybercafé | Paid per page | Neat layout | Cost repeated for every exam |
| Word / Google Docs | Free | Editable at will | You build your own layout |
| EmploiZen | Free CV and letter outline | CV and letter reusable from one exam to the next | Does not replace a handwritten request when one is required |
The official notice for each exam is the reference for the list of documents: read all of it before preparing anything.
Preparing
Past papers are the best tool. Study in groups and practise under time limits.
Frequently asked questions
ENAREF or ENAM?
ENAREF trains public finance staff; ENAM trains administrators, diplomats and magistrates.
Can I sit several exams in one year?
Yes if you meet each one's conditions and the dates do not clash.
Where can I find past papers?
From the schools, bookshops and study groups; prefer official recent papers.
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