CGPA Calculator for Benin
Calculate your Moyenne (semester average) using Benin's 0–20 scale. LMD framework with credit-weighted averages and Mention system (Très Bien, Bien, Assez Bien, Passable) as used by UAC, University of Parakou, UNSTIM and other Beninese universities.
The Republic of Benin follows the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) framework, harmonized across the French-speaking world. The system emphasizes the 20-point scale and credit accumulation aligned with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
The Beninese university system is assessment-heavy, using Contrôles Continus (continuous assessment/mid-terms) and Examens Terminaux (final exams). Each academic year has two semesters. Courses are grouped into Unités d'Enseignement (UE), which may contain one or more Éléments Constitutifs (EC/ECUE).
Transcripts display the mark out of 20 for each course, the credits earned, and the Moyenne du Semestre (Semester Average). Pass mark: 10 / 20. Resits (Rattrapages) are common, usually held after the second semester for failed units. Rounding is typically to two decimal places; faculty-specific rules may vary (e.g. up to next 0.5).
| Main Grading Approach | 20-Point Scale (Numerical average / Moyenne) |
| Typical Grading Scale | 0.00 – 20.00 |
| Local Credit Term | Crédits (aligned with ECTS standards) |
| Credit-Weighted? | Yes. Results are weighted by the number of credits per UE. |
| Pass Mark | 10 / 20 (typically) |
| Resits (Rattrapages) | Common; usually held after the second semester for failed units. |
| Rounding Rules | Usually to two decimal places; specific rounding varies by faculty. |
- Individual UE grade: The grade for a Unité d'Enseignement is usually a weighted average of continuous assessment and final exam:
Note UE = (Note CC × W_CC) + (Note Examen × W_Examen)Common weight: 40% Continuous Assessment (CC) / 60% Final Exam.
- Semester average (Moyenne Semestrielle): Benin uses a credit-weighted average:
Moyenne = Σ(Note UE × Credits UE) / Σ(Credits UE) - Compensation: In many faculties, if the overall average is ≥10/20, the semester is validated even if one UE is slightly below 10 (usually with a floor of 7 or 8/20). A UE "validated by compensation" may not be capitalized the same way in some programs.
- Final degree: The final degree result is the average of all semesters (6 for Licence, 4 for Master). The final Mention is determined by this cumulative average.
| Mark / 20 | French Mention (Official) | English Equivalent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.0 – 20.0 | Très Bien | Very Good / Excellent | Pass |
| 14.0 – 15.9 | Bien | Good | Pass |
| 12.0 – 13.9 | Assez Bien | Fairly Good | Pass |
| 10.0 – 11.9 | Passable | Satisfactory / Pass | Pass |
| 0.0 – 9.9 | Ajourné / Insuffisant | Fail | Fail |
Note: 18–20 is technically "Très Bien avec Félicitations du Jury" but is extremely rare in the Beninese system.
| Benin Mark (/20) | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point (4.0) |
|---|---|---|
| 14.0 – 20.0 | A | 4.0 |
| 12.0 – 13.9 | B+ | 3.3 – 3.5 |
| 11.0 – 11.9 | B | 3.0 |
| 10.5 – 10.9 | B- | 2.7 |
| 10.0 – 10.4 | C | 2.0 |
| Below 10.0 | F | 0.0 |
| Course (UE) | Credits | Grade (/20) | Weighted Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droit Constitutionnel | 6 | 12.50 | 75.00 |
| Introduction au Droit | 6 | 11.00 | 66.00 |
| Histoire du Droit | 4 | 14.00 | 56.00 |
| Langue Vivante (Anglais) | 4 | 15.00 | 60.00 |
| Informatique | 4 | 9.00 | 36.00 |
| Méthodologie | 6 | 10.50 | 63.00 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 356.00 |
| University | Grading Approach | Scale | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC) | Percentage/Average | 0–20 | uac.bj |
| Université de Parakou (UP) | Percentage/Average | 0–20 | univ-parakou.bj |
| UNSTIM (Engineering/Tech) | Percentage/Average | 0–20 | unstim.bj |
| ESM Benin (Private) | Percentage/Average | 0–20 | esm-benin.com |
A Beninese 14/20 is often viewed as an "A" (Excellent) because grading is stricter than the US percentage system. A 10/20 is typically a "C".
Benin's credit system is modeled on ECTS (60 credits/year). Grades map easily to the ECTS grading table (A, B, C, D, E).
Credential evaluators recognize Benin's state-accredited degrees. Students from private "unauthorized" institutions may face rejection—always check the MESRS list of accredited programs.
Basis: UAC FADESP Pedagogical Rules, Government Decree 2010-297 (LMD), Scholaro Benin Profile, University of Parakou guidelines.