Grading System, Academic Year and Language of Instruction in Tunisia
Grading System
A 20-point grading scale (1-20) is used by the educational institutions in Tunisia. Most of the
higher education institutions in Tunisia use 20-point grading scale, while some of them use a grading scale that is similar to the ECTS grading system. The passing score is 10.
| Scale | Grade Description (In English) | Grade Description (In French) | US Grades |
| 14.00-20.00 | Very Good | Tres Bien | A |
| 12.00-13.99 | | | B+ |
| 11.00-11.99 | Good Enough | Assez Bien | B |
| 10.50-10.99 | | | B-minus- |
| 10.10-10.49 | | | C+ |
| 10.00-10.09 | Pass | Passable | C |
| 9.00-9.99 | | | C-minus- |
| 8.00-8.99 | | | D |
| 0.00-7.99 | Fail | Ajourne | F |
Academic Year
The academic year in Tunisia starts in October and ends in June. Examinations take place in June end or early July.
Language of Instruction
The prime language of instruction in Tunisia is Arabic. French is also widely spoken in Tunisia. In the third year of school education, French is taught as a foreign language. Also, several technical subjects are taught in French at the secondary and higher education levels.
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