Higher Teacher Training College - University of Buea (HTTC Buea / ENS Buea)

The entrance exam for Higher Teacher Training College - University of Buea (HTTC Buea / ENS Buea) (Grande École) provides access to training within a public institution. Higher Teacher Training College of the University of Buea, training general secondary education teachers. Prestigious anglophone institution established with the University of Buea in 1993. Trains General Secondary Education Teachers (PLEG) in scientific, literary, and linguistic subjects. Campus located in Molyko, Buea. Programs offered: 1st cycle (- Fundamental Sciences (Mathematics-Computer Science, Physics-Chemistry-Technology, Biology-Chemistry-Geology-Environment) - Arts, Languages and Literature (French-Art Education-National Languages and Cultures and a foreign language, English-Art Education-National Languages and Cultures and a Foreign Language, Foreign Language-an Official Language (French or English) Art Education-National Languages and Cultures, Philosophy - an Official Language (French or English) Citizenship Education) - Human and Social Sciences(History-Geography- Citizenship Education-Information and Communication Technology)) 2nd cycle (- Fundamental Sciences (Mathematics-Computer Science, Physics-Chemistry-Technology, Biology-Chemistry-Geology-Environment) - Arts, Languages and Literature (French-Art Education-National Languages and Cultures and a foreign language, English-Art Education-National Languages and Cultures and a Foreign Language, Foreign Language-an Official Language (French or English) Art Education-National Languages and Cultures, Philosophy - an Official Language (French or English) Citizenship Education) - Human and Social Sciences(History-Geography- Citizenship Education-Information and Communication Technology, Economics-Citizenship Education-Information and Communication Technology-Entrepreneurship) -Education Sciences (Guidance Counselors and Inclusive Education Techniques)). Training is delivered in English. This exam is held annually. International recognition: Yes, CEMAC recognition, Commonwealth, international equivalences (CAMES), anglophone university partnerships. Partnerships: Commonwealth Universities (University of London, University of Ghana, University of Nigeria), French Cooperation (Campus France, AUF), British Council, CAMES, Erasmus+ Exchanges. Key strengths: Very high quality bilingual training, Prestigious and internationally recognized institution, Automatic integration into the civil service for top graduates, Dynamic and international anglophone campus, Scholarships available (government and private), Quality academic supervision, Mandatory practical internship in secondary school, Very active alumni network, Exceptional natural setting (Mount Cameroon) Potential drawbacks: Difficult security context related to the anglophone crisis (strikes, intermittent closures), Difficult access during periods of civil unrest, Aging infrastructure (library, residences), High additional costs (expensive private housing in Buea), Remoteness for francophone candidates. Points to consider: Difficult security context related to the anglophone crisis (strikes, intermittent closures), Difficult access during periods of civil unrest, Aging infrastructure (library, residences), High additional costs (expensive private housing in Buea), Remoteness for francophone candidates. Student life: Very rich student associations (science clubs, literary clubs, Oxford-style debates, drama clubs), Anglophone cultural events (University Week, cultural nights), Inter-faculty sports competitions, Central university library, Access to Mount Cameroon (hiking), Limited nightlife but friendly student atmosphere, University residences (limited capacity, merit-based allocation), Numerous private accommodations around campus.