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École Normale Supérieure de Bujumbura | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1965 |
| Location | , |
| Website | ens.bi |
The Higher Normal School of Bujumbura (ENS) is a public higher education institution in Burundi.
The Higher Normal School of Bujumbura was established in 1965, a year after the foundation of the official university of Bujumbura. The ENS aims to train educators for the general, pedagogical, technical, and professional secondary education. [1]
In 1973, the ENS merged with the Official University of Bujumbura (UOB) and the National School of Administration (ENA) to become the University of Burundi.[ citation needed ]
In 1999, the ENS became an independent structure again with 3 departments, the same departments it had since its establishment. [2]
Since 2011, the Higher Normal School has adopted the BMD system (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate).[ citation needed ]
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