CGPA Calculator for Côte d'Ivoire
Calculate your Moyenne Pondérée (weighted average) using Côte d'Ivoire's 0–20 scale. LMD framework with CECT credits and three-level compensation system as used by UFHB, UNA, INP-HB and other Ivorian universities.
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) follows the LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorat) system, a standardized framework used across Francophone Africa to align with the European Higher Education Area.
The system is centered on a 20-point numerical scale and the use of transferable credits (CECT - Crédit d'Evaluation Capitalisable et Transférable).
Assessment Structure: A module (ECUE) is typically graded via Continuous Assessment (Contrôle Continu - CC) which accounts for 40%, and a Final Examination (Exame Terminal) which accounts for 60%.
Pass mark: 10.00 / 20.00. The system features a powerful "Compensation" mechanism at UE, semester, and annual levels, allowing high grades to offset low grades.
Credits: 30 CECT per semester (60 per academic year). A Licence (Bachelor's) requires 180 credits over 3 years (6 semesters).
| Main Approach | Weighted Average (Moyenne Pondérée) on a 0–20 scale |
| Typical Scale | 0–20 (10 is the universal pass mark) |
| Local Credit Term | CECT (Crédit d'Evaluation Capitalisable et Transférable) |
| Weighting | Results are Coefficient-weighted; credits (CECT) represent workload |
| Pass Mark | 10.00 / 20.00 |
| Resits (Rattrapage) | Available in a second session (Session de rattrapage) |
| Rounding Rules | Usually truncated or rounded to two decimal places |
- Calculating a Module Grade (ECUE): The final mark for a subject is calculated as:
Mark = (CC × 40%) + (Exam × 60%)Where CC = Continuous Assessment (Contrôle Continu) and Exam = Final Examination.
- Identify Coefficient: Each module (ECUE) has an assigned Coefficient (C) that reflects its importance or workload.
- Weighted Score per Module: Multiply each module's grade (G) by its coefficient (C): Weighted Score = G × C.
- Sum All Weighted Scores: Add up all the weighted scores from all modules.
- Sum All Coefficients: Add up all the coefficients from all modules.
- Calculate Semester Average (MS): Divide total weighted scores by total coefficients:
MS = Σ(Grade × Coefficient) / Σ(Coefficient) - Check Validation: If MS ≥ 10.00, the semester is validated and all 30 CECT credits are awarded (even if some modules are <10, thanks to compensation).
- Determine Mention: Based on the final average, a Mention is assigned (Très Bien, Bien, Assez Bien, Passable, or Ajourné).
| Mark Range (/20) | Mention (French) | English Equivalent | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.00 – 20.00 | Très Bien | Very Good / Excellent | Pass |
| 14.00 – 15.99 | Bien | Good | Pass |
| 12.00 – 13.99 | Assez Bien | Quite Good | Pass |
| 10.00 – 11.99 | Passable | Satisfactory (Pass) | Pass |
| 0.00 – 9.99 | Ajourné | Fail | Fail |
| Ivorian Mark (/20) | US GPA (4.0) | UK Class | ECTS Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 – 20 | 4.0 (A) | 1st Class | A |
| 14 – 15.99 | 3.5 (A-/B+) | 2:1 (Upper Second) | B |
| 12 – 13.99 | 3.0 (B) | 2:2 (Lower Second) | C |
| 10 – 11.99 | 2.0 (C) | 3rd Class | D |
| < 10 | 0.0 (F) | Fail | F |
| Module (ECUE) | Mark (/20) | Coefficient | Weighted Score | Credits (CECT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droit Civil | 13.00 | 4 | 52.00 | 6 |
| Droit Constitutionnel | 08.50 | 4 | 34.00 | 0* |
| Sociologie | 11.00 | 2 | 22.00 | 4 |
| Anglais | 15.00 | 1 | 15.00 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 11 | 123.00 | 12** |
**Only 12 credits shown above; full semester = 30 CECT total.
If a UE consists of multiple modules (e.g., Math and Statistics), a high grade in one can compensate for a low grade in the other, as long as the UE average is ≥10.00.
If the overall semester average (MS) is ≥10.00, the student validates the entire semester and all associated 30 CECT credits, even if some individual modules were below 10.
In many universities, if the average of Semester 1 and Semester 2 is ≥10.00, the entire year is validated (60 credits awarded).
If a student fails to reach a 10.00 average through the regular session and compensation, they must take the Session de Rattrapage. Only the failed modules are retaken.
The "Compensation" rule is your best friend—focus on your strongest subjects to "pull up" your weaker ones and ensure your overall semester average stays above 10.00.
| University | Type | Scale | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. Félix Houphouët-Boigny (UFHB) | Public | 0–20 | univ-fhb.edu.ci |
| Univ. Nangui Abrogoua (UNA) | Public | 0–20 | nanguibrogoua-u.ci |
| INP-HB (Yamoussoukro) | Elite Public | 0–20 | inphb.ci |
| Univ. Virtuelle de CI (UVCI) | Digital | 0–20 | uvci.edu.ci |
Confidence Level: High
Basis: Official LMD framework regulations, MESRS decrees, and international equivalency documentation.