In a world where information abounds yet true guidance remains scarce, After the GCE, What Next? emerges as a vital companion for students, parents, and teachers navigating Cameroon’s educational landscape. Passing the Ordinary or Advanced Level is only the beginning; what follows determines whether success becomes a foundation for growth or a stumbling block. Too often, decisions are made without clarity, leaving learners stranded in uncertainty. This book provides a clear path where confusion once reigned.
Written by mentorship champion Toulack Kingsley, the guide is more than an academic manual; it is a roadmap. It begins with the essential choice between technical and general education, expands into the arts and sciences, explores career opportunities, scholarships, vocational training, and skill-building, and ultimately offers a panoramic view of possibilities awaiting young Cameroonians. It equips readers not only to decide what they want to pursue, but also to understand why and how to reach their destination.
The author draws from personal trials that mirror the struggles of many. Born in a modest village, he braved financial hardship by juggling work and studies, yet missed life-changing opportunities due to the absence of mentorship. Like many of his peers, he believed the country offered only a handful of professional avenues. His story reflects a broader reality: countless students advance mechanically through classes, unaware of the breadth of choices before them, guided only by chance rather than vision.
This work seeks to break that cycle. It presents the faculties of public universities, accredited private institutions, professional schools, and training centers, while detailing exchange programs and a wealth of scholarships available both locally and abroad. By offering accurate, accessible, and practical information, it ensures that no student is deprived of progress for lack of exposure or direction. It is a call to intentionality, urging young people to embrace purposeful journeys rather than accidental paths.
Toulack Kingsley embodies the principles he advocates. An accomplished educator with over sixteen years of experience, he has mentored more than two hundred students, many of whom have secured prestigious scholarships across the globe. His dedication has earned him recognition at national and international levels, yet his true impact lies in the lives transformed by his counsel. Through this book, he extends that mentorship to thousands more, empowering them to make informed, courageous, and future-oriented choices.
At its core, After the GCE, What Next? is not merely a publication; it is a beacon. It untangles complex systems, illuminates hidden opportunities, and equips a generation to rise with knowledge and confidence. For every student standing at the threshold of possibility, this guide is an invitation to step boldly into the future.