Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015
Education
  • English

    … The parents have the natural right and the duty to raise and to educate their children. … (Art. 23)

  • French

    … Les parents ont le droit naturel et le devoir d’élever et d’éduquer leurs enfants. … (Art. 23)

Education
  • English

    Every citizen has the right to instruction.
    Public education is secular.
    … (Art. 27)

  • French

    Tout citoyen a le droit à l'instruction.
    L'enseignement public est laïc.
    … (Art. 27)

Education
  • English

    …
    The law determines the fundamental principles:
    …
    - of education [enseignement] and of scientific research;
    … (Art. 101)

  • French

    …
    La loi détermine les principes fondamentaux:
    …
    - de l'Enseignement et de la Recherche scientifique;
    … (Art. 101)

1

Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023). According to Art. 35: “The official language is French. …”

2

Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015 (French).

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