Bac H Burkina Faso exam-day guide
Bac H Burkina Faso · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation / convocation notice
Bring the official convocation or registration confirmation showing your exam centre, date and time. If you have not received one, confirm with the provider how entry is verified.
Valid photo ID
Bring an original national ID card, passport or other photo identification accepted by the organising body. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether photocopies are allowed.
Several pens and pencils
Bring at least two blue or black ballpoint pens, plus pencils and an eraser if diagrams or rough work are permitted. Confirm with the provider whether correction fluid is allowed.
Mathematical instruments
A ruler, set square, protractor and compass are commonly expected for science and maths papers. Confirm with the provider which instruments are permitted in your subject.
Simple calculator (if authorised)
Only bring a calculator if your subject and the current instructions allow it. Confirm with the provider which models are permitted and whether programmable or graphing calculators are banned.
Wristwatch
A simple analogue watch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Confirm with the provider whether watches are allowed and whether smartwatches are prohibited.
Clear water bottle
Bring water in a transparent bottle with the label removed, in case drinking is permitted in the hall. Confirm with the provider whether water is allowed at your centre.
Small cash for transport and snacks
Keep enough money for transport, a snack and an emergency. Do not rely on finding an ATM or a shop near the centre on exam morning.
Confirmed travel plan
Know your route, departure time and a backup option. Aim to arrive well before the reporting time; confirm with the provider what happens if you are late.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smartwatches, earphones and unauthorised notes should stay at home or be handed in as instructed. Confirm with the provider where such items can be stored.
Check the exam timetable and venue
Verify the exact date, start time, subject and centre address in the current official timetable. Confirm with the provider if any detail differs from your convocation.
Rest and meal plan
Plan a normal night's sleep and a light meal before the paper. Avoid trying to learn new topics at the last minute.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your summary sheets, formula lists and past mistakes, and practise one timed section per day under exam conditions. Check the official timetable and venue again, prepare your documents and instruments, and plan transport. Keep sleep regular and avoid all-nighters.
Pack your bag with ID, convocation, pens, instruments and any permitted calculator. Lay out clothes and confirm your route and departure time. Do a light review of key formulas and method steps only. Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a light breakfast, leave early and arrive at the centre with time to spare. Check in as instructed, keep your ID and convocation accessible, and use the time before the paper to settle rather than to cram. Follow all instructions from invigilators.
Read all instructions and check the number of pages and questions. Allocate time per section, start with questions you can answer confidently, and show working where marks are awarded for method. Watch the clock, leave time to return to difficult questions, and check that you have not missed a page or a required section before handing in.
Rules to check
Carry your convocation and an accepted original photo ID at all times in and around the centre; entry may be refused without them, so confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow the start, finish and reporting times exactly. Arrive early; if you are late, confirm with the provider whether entry is still possible and under what conditions.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, earphones or unauthorised notes into the exam room. Hand in any permitted device or store it as instructed, and confirm with the provider where personal items should be kept.
Use only permitted equipment. Confirm with the provider whether calculators are allowed for your subject and which models are banned.
Write your answers in the required format and on the materials provided. Do not write on other candidates' scripts or communicate with them during the paper.
Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need to leave the room. Confirm with the provider the rules on toilet breaks and whether extra time is granted.
The scoring and grading rules are set by the organising body. Confirm with the provider how marks are weighted, whether negative marking applies and how results are published.
If you believe there is a problem with the paper or your conditions, report it to an invigilator immediately and confirm with the provider the procedure for lodging a complaint afterwards.