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Taabo Tutoring Study

RecruitingNAAges 12 Years - anyAllSan Diego State University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Secondary school completion rates remain low in many low- and middle-income countries, including Côte d'Ivoire. Limited progression through lower secondary education may affect future educational and employment opportunities. In rural areas, pass rates on the Grade 10 national examination are modest, and some students leave school before completing lower secondary education. This study will evaluate whether tutoring improves academic outcomes and school continuation in the Taabo region of Côte d'Ivoire. Approximately 1,000 adolescents will participate in two related substudies. The first substudy will include 500 Grade 10 students identified by schools as being at risk of not passing the national examination. The second substudy will include 500 adolescents who previously attended Grades 7-9 but are not currently enrolled in school. Within each substudy, participants will be randomly as

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria (Substudy 1) * Enrolled in Grade 10 (troisième) during the 2025/26 school year in one of the 25 participating lower secondary schools. * Identified by school principals as weak performers at high risk of failing the final grade 10 exam (based on exam scores, teacher assessments, or internal academic performance indicators). * Males or females, aged 12 years or older at enrollment. * Residing in the Taabo HDSS catchment area. * Able to participate in small-group tutoring sessions. * Parent or guardian provides written informed consent for minors; student provides written assent. Inclusion Criteria (Substudy 2) * Attended Grades 7-9 (6e, 5e, or 4e) during the 2025/26 academic year. * Did not re-enroll in any lower secondary school at the start of the 2026/27 academic year, verified through school records and home visits. * Males or females aged 12 years or older at enrollment. * Residing in the Taabo HDSS catchment area. * Able to participate in tutoring sessions organized after recruitment. * Parent or legal guardian provides written informed consent for minors; student provides written assent. Exclusion Criteria (both substudies) * Individuals with severe cognitive or physical disabilities that would prevent meaningful participation in tutoring, based on information from parents, principals, and teachers. * Adolescents or families planning to move out of the study area during the intervention period. * For Substudy 2 only: adolescents who have already enrolled in an alternative education or vocational training programme at baseline.
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What it tests

  • Peer tutoring
  • Teacher tutoring
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Where

1 site
Centre suisse de recherche scientifique en Côte d'Ivoire
Taabo, Côte d’Ivoire
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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