New laureates of the June 2026 session of the Beninese Baccalaureate can now collect their attestations across the twelve departments of Benin. This collection period will run until Saturday, August 29, 2026, offering successful candidates a defined window to obtain their official academic documents. The initial online application formality for these attestations was conducted from August 13 to August 23, 2026, setting the stage for the physical collection phase. This full process facilitates the formal acquisition of academic documents for successful candidates throughout the country, ensuring accessibility in all administrative divisions. These divisions include locations such as Alibori, Atacora, Atlantique, Borgou, Collines, Couffo, Donga, Littoral, Mono, Ouémé, Plateau, and Zou, covering the entire national territory.
Departmental Collection Centers
The operation, which commenced officially on August 24, is conducted daily from 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. At designated centers specifically chosen by the Office du Baccalauréat. A primary collection site has been established for each department across the country, ensuring localized access for all laureates. These strategically selected centers aim to streamline the distribution process and minimize travel burdens for candidates.
In the Alibori department, attestations are being collected at CEG 1 of Kandi, providing a central point for laureates in that region. For the Atacora department, the Lycée des jeunes filles of Natitingou serves as the dedicated collection point. Candidates from Atlantique are directed to CEG 1 of Abomey-Calavi, a key educational institution. In the Borgou department, Lycée Mathieu Bouké of Parakou is the designated center, facilitating collection for a significant number of successful students.
The Collines department utilizes CEG 2 of Dassa-Zoumè for its laureates, offering a convenient location within the department. For Couffo, CEG 1 of Aplahoué is the established collection site. CEG 1 of Djougou is responsible for candidates from the Donga department, ensuring that students in this area can easily retrieve their documents. In Littoral, the withdrawal process is efficiently organized at CEG Sainte-Rita of Cotonou, catering to the most populous urban center. The department of Mono uses CEG 1 of Lokossa as its center, serving its laureates effectively.
For candidates from the Ouémé department, they must proceed to Lycée Béhanzin of Porto-Novo to collect their attestations. Similarly, laureates from the Zou department are collecting their documents at the Lycée technique de Bohicon. Finally, for candidates from the Plateau department, CEG 1 of Pobè has been designated as the collection point for their attestations. These centers collectively facilitate the distribution of official academic documents to successful candidates across various regions of Benin, ensuring that every laureate has a designated and accessible location to obtain their Baccalaureate attestation.
Required Documents and Procedures
To collect their academic document, new laureates are required to present a valid identity document and the withdrawal slip. This key withdrawal slip was downloaded from the specific email address used during the initial online registration procedure, serving as proof of application and eligibility. Following the initial collection deadline of August 29, candidates who have not retrieved their attestation from the designated departmental centers retain the option to complete the collection process. These candidates can proceed directly with the Office du Baccalauréat during standard business hours to obtain their documents, providing a flexible alternative for those unable to make the initial deadline. This extended provision ensures that all successful candidates will eventually receive their attestations.
BAC 2026 Session Overview
The 2026 session of the Beninese Baccalaureate involved a substantial number of participants, gathering 77,101 candidates. These candidates were distributed across 140 examination centers throughout the country, and their studies encompassed 14 distinct series of examinations. The national pass rate for this session reached 66.78%, reflecting the overall academic performance of the candidates. This figure marks a decrease compared to the 2025 session, which recorded a higher national pass rate of 73.02%. The detailed organization and standardized procedures for attestation collection show the commitment of the Office du Baccalauréat to efficiently conclude the academic year for its successful students.
