Higher education: construction work on preparatory classes for Grandes Ecoles has started

The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation aims to further promote the quality training of the Guinean elite. On May 22, Dr. Diaka SIDIBE, head of the said department, accompanied by the strong delegation a proceeded with the laying of the stone for the construction of the preparatory classes for the grandes écoles.

The cost of this project is estimated at 22 billion Guinean francs, with an execution time of 6 months. And it aims to form qualified and competitive human capital, to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Several achievements in sight

Phase 1 of the project will include modern buildings covering an area of 5,400 square meters. It will include an educational block with classrooms and laboratories, an administrative block, dormitories, an infirmary, a refectory, a sports field, parking; an industrial drilling with water supply will also be carried out.

During his speech, Abdoulaye KEITA, CPGE project coordinator, underlined the importance of these preparatory classes in the training of high-level engineers in Guinea. He also presented the two phases of this project. “The first being a pilot phase can accommodate up to 80 students, and the second aims to train around a hundred best baccalaureate graduates and their supervisors from all over the world”explains Abdoulaye KEITA, CPGE project coordinator.

CPGEs will help raise the level of students

The construction of CPGE in Dalaba marks a significant step in the development of higher education in Guinea. These establishments, initiated by the vision and enlightened leadership of the Minister of Higher Education, were set up to offer Guinean students exceptional opportunities for training and academic development. Thanks to the sustained efforts of the minister, the country is now positioned as a major player in the field of higher education in Africa.

” The importance of CPGEs in promoting the skills of young Guineans must be a reality. I express my pride and gratitude to my team for leading this priority project of the ministry. “, underlines Dr Diaka SIDIBE.

This ceremony marks the start of the pilot phase of the CPGE program which extends from the construction of the building to the reception of the first students, a reduced number of 80. These students will be the first to follow training of this kind in their country. Until now, Guinean high school graduates were forced to go to other West African countries, notably Ivory Coast.

” Among the reforms in the higher education sub-sector, Guinea, through my department, is committed to strengthening and qualifying engineering training by structuring the two-year preparatory cycle, commonly called the preparatory class for the Grandes Ecoles (CPGE). “,added the Minister of Higher Education.

These preparatory classes will help young Guinean high school graduates receive quality training by preparing them for entrance exams into leading schools around the world.

Amadou Dari Diallo