Principle
The Youth Activity Leaders' Certificate (BAFA) is a certificate that enables the holder to lead activities for groups of children and adolescents on a non-professional, occasional basis at youth centres (such as leisure centres).
The Department of Education, Youth and Sport organises a general BAFA (Youth Activity Leaders' Certificate) training session, in partnership with a training organisation.
BAFA training format
- A general, eight-day residential training session
- A practical 14-day placement at a youth centre accredited by the French Ministry of Sport, Youth Affairs and Associations
- A six-day follow-up session
Administrative enrolment
Click on the following link to access the website and complete the enrolment process: bafa-bafd.jeunes.gouv.fr/baf-candidat/app/accueil
This service is responsible for general enrolment, and for monitoring the BAFA programme, training and certification.
Registration for the general training
You must be 16 or over on the first day of the general training session and have completed the administrative enrolment process.
In 2026, the Department of Education, Youth and Sport is organising a general training course from Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 February. The course will take place at École des Révoires in 63 ter, boulevard du Jardin Exotique in Monaco.
Applications to register should be emailed to espaceloisirs@gouv.mc.
Registration for the practical placement
You must have successfully completed the BAFA general training in order to undertake the practical placement.
The practical placement lasts for 14 days, which may be split into two placement periods.
The practical placement may be completed at the Prince Albert II Leisure Centre. To apply, please email a cover letter to espaceloisirs@gouv.mc.
Applicants will be invited to an interview to decide on their placement dates.
Registration for the follow-up session
You must have successfully completed the first two components of the BAFA training (general training and practical placement).
In 2026, the Department of Education, Youth and Sport is organising a general training throughout All Saints’ holidays. The course will take place at École des Révoires in 63 ter, boulevard du Jardin Exotique in Monaco.
Applications to register should be emailed to espaceloisirs@gouv.mc.
For further information, please contact the Department of Education, Youth and Sports on (+377) 98 98 83 05.
See also
See also
Administrative contact
5 Promenade Honoré II - Hall A - 2ème étage
98000 Monaco
Opening hours :
From Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Phone :
Administrative contact
5 Promenade Honoré II - Hall A - 2ème étage
98000 Monaco
Opening hours :
From Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Phone :