The Algeria Grading System for teachers
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The Algeria grading system uses a national 0–20 scale, with 18.00–20.00 as the top band and 10.00 as the pass mark. The Ministry of National Education sets grading rules; there is no percent key. The Baccalauréat is the main school-leaving exam.
This page explains what grades mean, how the system works, and how Algerian grades compare with other systems. It also covers guidance for teaching students from Algeria, related grading systems, and sources for verification.
What each Algerian grade means
The main school scale is a 20-point scale, with its top band at 18.00–20.00, and there is no percent key. A mark of 10.00 or higher is a pass, while a mark below 10.00 is Insuffisant/Ajourné (Insufficient (fail)) (Nuffic).
| Grade | Native label | Meaning | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.00-20.00 | Excellent: Excellent | Yes | |
| 16:00-17.99 | Très bien | Very good: Very good | Yes |
| 14.00-15.99 | Bien | Good: Good | Yes |
| 12.00-13.99 | Assez bien | Quite satisfactory: Quite satisfactory | Yes |
| 10.00-11.99 | Passable | Satisfactory: Satisfactory | Yes |
| 0-9.99 | Insuffisant/Ajourné | Insufficient (fail): Insufficient (fail) | No |
A mark of 10.00 or higher is a pass; marks below 10.00 are Insuffisant/Ajourné (Insufficient (fail)).
Marks from 10.00 to 10.99 are Passable (Sufficient), and marks from 0.00 to 9.99 are Échec (Fail) (Wilfrid Laurier University).
Compared with related systems
Algeria
5 of 6 grades pass
France
4 of 5 grades pass
Germany
4 of 6 grades pass
Ireland
7 of 8 grades pass
How Algerian school grading is run
Algerian grading rules are set nationally by the Ministry of National Education. The main examinations include the Brevet d'Enseignement Moyen (BEM) and the baccalauréat, which students sit at the end of Upper Secondary School to achieve a diploma.
The Minister of National Education presented and analyzed the national results of the June 2025 baccalauréat examination (الموقع الرسمي لوزارة التربية الوطنية).
How Algerian grades compare with other systems
For cumulative high school GPA, convert the moyenne sur 20, meaning average out of 20, directly to its US equivalent, then convert that result to quality points using the scale provided.
If both a 1er Groupe and a 2è Groupe average are listed, convert the moyenne sur 20 from the 2è Groupe directly to its US equivalent, convert it to quality points, and divide by 2 for each group (naia.org).
Teaching students from Algeria
Students from Algeria may bring a Baccalauréat d'Enseignement Secondaire, a secondary education diploma. Check the document and ask the student to confirm any grade entries you need to record.
Set the scale up once in a gradebook so every report card and transcript you produce uses the same key.
Related grading systems
Sources and verification
- [1]education.gov.dz. وزير التربية الوطنية يعرض النتائج العامة لامتحان شهادة البكالوريا لدورة جوان 2025 - الموقع الرسمي لوزارة التربية الوطنية. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Official source
- [2]education.gov.dz. وزير التربية الوطنية يشرف على متابعة الدور التصفوي الثالث للأولمبياد الجزائرية للرياضيات ويعرض نتائج شهادة التعليم المتوسط – دورة 2025 - الموقع الرسمي لوزارة التربية الوطنية. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Official source
- [3]nuffic.nl. Grades and study results | Nuffic. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Credential evaluator
- [4]wlu.ca. Algeria Admission Requirements | Wilfrid Laurier University. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Credential evaluator
- [5]naia.org. naiaincred-intlstandards-algeria.pdf. pdf. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Credential evaluator
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Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in Algeria?
A mark of 10.00 or higher is a pass in Algeria. Marks below 10.00 are Insuffisant/Ajourné (Insufficient (fail)).
How do Algerian grades convert to US grades?
For cumulative high school GPA, convert the moyenne sur 20, or average out of 20, directly to its US equivalent and then convert it to quality points. The listed equivalencies are 16.0–20.0 = A (4 points), 14.0–15.9 = A (4 points), 12.0–13.9 = B (3 points), 10.0–11.9 = C (2 points), and 0–9.9 = F (0 points).
Do schools in Algeria use percentages for grades?
No. The Algerian school grading scale is out of 20, and there is no percent key.
Is a 12.00-13.99 a good grade in Algeria?
Yes. A grade of 12.00–13.99 is Assez bien, meaning quite satisfactory; on the listed US equivalency scale, it corresponds to a B.
