Burkina Faso ENAM Greffier exam-day guide
Burkina Faso ENAM Greffier · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation to the written test
Bring the original convocation notice you received when your application was accepted. Keep a printed copy in your bag as backup. The exact format and whether a digital copy is accepted should be confirmed with the provider (ENAM or the organizing body).
National identity document
Bring the original valid CNIB (carte nationale d'identité burkinabè) or passport used in your application. Check that the name spelling matches your file exactly. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted as proof of identity.
Several ballpoint pens (blue or black)
Bring at least three working blue or black ballpoint pens and one spare. Pencil is usually reserved for machine-readable answer sheets; confirm with the provider which writing instrument is required for each paper.
Pencil and eraser (if answer sheets are machine-read)
If the test uses a grille or optical answer sheet, a soft pencil (HB or 2B) and a clean eraser are typically needed. Confirm with the provider whether the answer sheet is filled with pen or pencil.
No electronic devices in the exam room
Phones, smartwatches, earphones, and connected devices are normally prohibited. Leave them at home or switch them off and hand them in if collection is organized. Confirm with the provider the exact rule and whether a storage point exists.
Water and a light snack for the break
Written tests often run several hours with a short pause. Bring a small bottle of water and a snack, but check with the provider whether food and drink are allowed inside the room.
Know the exact test centre and route
Locate the centre (often a lycée or university campus in Ouagadougou) the day before. Plan transport and aim to arrive well before the reporting time; latecomers are commonly refused entry. Confirm the address and reporting time with the provider.
Rest and a normal breakfast
Sleep a full night and eat a normal breakfast. Avoid heavy or unfamiliar food and excessive coffee before a long written test.
Review method, not new content
In the last days, revise your summary sheets, legal definitions, and the structure of a case-comment or summary exercise rather than starting new topics.
Read the instructions on the paper first
At the start, read the header of each paper: number of questions, time allowed, whether penalties apply for wrong answers, and whether choices must be justified.
Manage the answer sheet carefully
Fill in your candidate number and identity fields before starting and check them at the end. For multiple-choice papers, transfer answers as you go rather than at the last minute.
Plan the day
Confirm the centre, date, and reporting time from your convocation; if anything is unclear, contact the provider now. Prepare your identity document and convocation in one folder and check transport options.
Do a final structured revision: key definitions of the main subjects (general legal knowledge, French, general culture, and the professional subjects announced in the notice), plus one timed practice exercise per subject.
Stop intensive revision in the evening. Pack your bag (convocation, ID, pens, pencil, eraser, water), lay out clothes, set two alarms, and go to bed early.
Eat breakfast, leave with margin for traffic, arrive early, keep your documents in hand, and stay calm while waiting for the room to open.
Read all instructions, allocate time per section, answer the easy questions first, watch the clock, and reserve the last minutes to verify identity fields and answer-sheet entries.
Note the date and conditions announced for the oral or interview stage, if any, and keep your preparation documents. Confirm the results timeline with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring the original convocation and a valid identity document; entry may be refused without them. Confirm with the provider which documents are mandatory.
Electronic devices are normally banned in the exam room; switch off and hand in your phone if collection is organized, and never keep a phone at your seat.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on timing, answer sheets, and leaving the room; do not communicate with other candidates during the test.
Breaks are usually limited and supervised; ask the invigilator before leaving your seat and return promptly. Confirm the exact break policy with the provider.
Cheating, impersonation, or use of unauthorized documents typically leads to disqualification of the candidate; do not take the risk.
Check the marking rules announced on the paper (penalties for wrong answers, need to justify answers) before answering.
Write legibly and identify your copy only with the candidate number requested, so anonymity rules are respected.
If you fall ill or face an incident, inform the invigilator immediately and ask what procedure applies; confirm the official procedure with the provider.