Togo Opens Professional Master’s Programs at Atakpamé Teacher Training College

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Saturday, 10 January 2026 04:15

Togo Opens Professional Master’s Programs at Atakpamé Teacher Training College

Togo launched professional master’s programs for secondary-school teacher training at ENS Atakpamé.
The programs target mathematics, physical sciences and technology, French, and philosophy.
The first cohort includes 220 student teachers enrolled for a two-year training cycle.

Togo expanded its higher education and teacher training framework by opening professional master’s programs at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) of Atakpamé. The institution now trains student teachers at the master’s level in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Technology, French, and Philosophy.

The Minister Delegate in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Gado Tchangbédji, officially launched the first cohort earlier this week.

Through the introduction of this academic track, the Ministry of Higher Education, acting through ENS Atakpamé, aims to drive a deep and lasting transformation of the national education system. The reform seeks to improve the quality of secondary education by aligning teacher training with classroom realities.

Unlike purely academic master’s degrees, the professional master’s program combines theoretical instruction with practical training, according to the authorities.

Le 6 janvier 2026, l’École Normale Supérieure (ENS) d’Atakpamé a procédé au lancement officiel de la première promotion du Master professionnel destiné aux élèves-professeurs. https://t.co/KOyEmxmm1x pic.twitter.com/XzAFnAg0J3
— Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur (@MESR_Tg) January 8, 2026

The program places strong emphasis on classroom management, student assessment, pedagogical use of digital tools, and inclusion of students with special educational needs. As a result, the training prepares future teachers for the operational demands of the profession.

The program aims to reduce the gap between initial training and field practice, officials said.

ENS Director General Koffi Donyo Agbenoko said the introduction of professional master’s degrees responds to rising student enrollment and a more diversified education offer. He said these trends now require the training of a qualified teaching workforce for both the public and private sectors.

“The increase in school enrollment and the diversification of educational offerings now require the training of a qualified teaching body for the public and private sectors,” Agbenoko said.

The first intake includes 220 student teachers, who will complete the program over a two-year training period. The authorities expect the initiative to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes nationwide.

This article was initially published in French by Esaïe Edoh

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum

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