Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019
Education
  • English

    The State and public collectivities guarantee the education of children and create conditions favorable to this objective. (Art. 12)

  • French

    L'Etat et les collectivités publiques garantissent l'éducation des enfants et créent les conditions favorables à cette fin. (Art. 12)

Education
  • English

    The State provides for the education [education] of youth by the public schools. Primary education [enseignement] is obligatory. The State assures, progressively, the gratuity of public education. (Art. 13)

  • French

    L'Etat pourvoit à l'éducation de la jeunesse par des écoles publiques. L'enseignement primaire est obligatoire. L'Etat assure progressivement la gratuité de l'enseignement public. (Art. 13)

Education
  • English

    …
    The law determines fundamental principles:
    …
    - of education
    … (Art. 98)

  • French

    …
    La loi détermine les principes fondamentaux:
    …
    - de l'enseignement
    … (Art. 98)

1

Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 1: “… The official language is French. …”

2

Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (French).

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3

Art. 50 concerns the procedure in case of vacancy of the Presidency.