Notsè:The Ecole Normale de Formation des Professeurs d’Ecoles (ENFPE) in Notsè has commenced its new academic year with the 5th promotion, welcoming 195 student teachers, including 96 women. The official opening ceremony took place on Friday, November 5, attended by the Prefect of Haho, Colonel Gnakou Alowégnim.
According to Agence Togolaise de Presse, the ceremony featured the national and school hymns, the presentation of training plans, and an inaugural conference on the theme "Professionalism, Excellence, and Civic Values as the Foundation of School Teacher Competence." The event also included musical interludes by the ENFPE choir.
Adanglo Kouami, the director of ENFPE in Notsè, stated that the 195 participants were selected through a rigorous pre-selection process. The two-year training program will blend theory with practice and cover key disciplines such as languages and communication (French, English, Ewe, and Kabiyé), sciences and technology, visual arts, music, history-geography, and social sciences. Kouami encouraged the new students to familiarize themselves with the institution's regulations to ensure their success.
Colonel Gnakou Alowégnim urged the trainees to continually strive for excellence and discipline to set an example for future cohorts. He noted that the initiation of training activities for the 2026-2028 academic year aligns with the government's commitment to modernizing the educational system. The formation of teachers is seen as a strategic approach to enhancing education quality and improving students' academic performance.
Since November 4, 2022, the Ecoles Normales d’Instituteurs (ENI) have been renamed to Ecoles Normales de Formation de Professeurs d’Ecoles (ENFPE). They now offer a two-year initial training that leads to the Diploma of Primary School Teacher (DPE), replacing the Certificate of Normal Study Training for Teachers (CFENI).