The Ivorian educational landscape has been enriched by a new prestigious institution. The Jacques Cartier Canadian International School (EIC) has officially opened its doors in Bingerville, marking a new stage in academic cooperation between Canada and Côte d'Ivoire.

An inauguration marked by excellence

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the institution held an open house to showcase its facilities and educational program. The event benefited from high-level institutional support, including the presence of:

1. Sandra Choufani : Canadian Ambassador to Ivory Coast.
2. Julie Forest and Isabelle Lirette : Representatives of the New Brunswick Department of Education (Canada).

The Canadian model at the heart of Abidjan

Under the direction of Aminata Sylla-Traoré , the Jacques Cartier International School (EIC) does not simply teach; it aspires to become a regional leader. The program is based on four fundamental pillars:

1. Academic excellence : A rigor inspired by Canadian standards.
2. Overall development : An emphasis on the child's personal development.
3. Modernity and security : A caring and technological learning environment.
4. Cultural openness : Preparing students for an international career.

"Our ambition is to offer a high-level educational alternative, combining human values and global competitiveness," the director emphasized.

Successful local integration

The opening was met with strong support from the Bingerville community. This local backing is seen by the school administration as a guarantee of sustainability and harmonious integration. In the long term, the school plans to gradually develop all its educational levels and strengthen its ties with the New Brunswick education authorities.

The network of Canadian schools in Ivory Coast

EIC Jacques Cartier joins an already dynamic Canadian educational ecosystem in Ivory Coast, which notably includes:

1. The MACI-Canada group (from kindergarten to high school).
2. The Ivorian-Canadian College of Integration (CIVCIN) .