Moroccan Grade Calculator

Calculate your weighted average using Morocco's 0–20 grading system. Higher is better—20 is outstanding (virtually impossible), 10 is the minimum pass. ECTS credit-weighted as used by Mohammed V, Hassan II, and other Moroccan universities following the LMD framework.

Moroccan grading scale from 0 to 20. Pass mark is 10/20. Uses LMD framework with coefficients and ECTS credits.

Pass mark: 10 Higher is better

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Grading System Overview (Morocco)

0–20 scale (higher is better) — LMD framework aligned with Bologna Process

Morocco uses a 0 to 20 numeric grading scale, where higher numbers are better. The system is deeply rooted in the French 20-point scale and follows the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) framework, standardized across most public institutions.

Pass mark: 10.00 out of 20.00. This is the minimum weighted average required to validate a module or semester.
Perfect scores are virtually impossible: A 20/20 is practically impossible. Professors rarely give above 17-18. Anything above 16 is considered exceptional.
Decimal precision: Grades are usually given to two decimal places (e.g., 12.00, 14.50). No standard rounding to whole numbers.
Credits: Crédits (directly equivalent to ECTS). 30 credits per semester (60 per year).
Assessment Structure: Evaluation is a mix of Contrôle Continu (Continuous Assessment - 30-40%) and Examens Terminaux (Final Exams - 60-70%).
Resits: Session de Rattrapage (second session for failed modules). Usually the higher of the two marks is retained.
Compensation: Students can pass a semester if the overall average is ≥ 10, even if a specific module is slightly below (usually with a 7/20 or 8/20 floor).

Important: Students often make the mistake of ignoring Continuous Assessment (CC). In the Moroccan system, the final exam is heavily weighted, but the CC marks are often your "buffer." Falling below a 7/20 in a core unit's CC makes it mathematically punishing to recover during the finals. Always clarify with your chef de département what the "floor mark" is for your specific program.

How Grades Are Calculated

Weighted arithmetic mean with coefficients

Morocco uses a weighted arithmetic mean, where each subject's Coefficient determines its impact on the final average.

Individual Subject Grade: Calculated using Continuous Assessment (CC) and Final Exam. Typically: CC (30-40%) + Final Exam (60-70%).
Semester Average (Moyenne du Semestre): The semester result is the average of all modules, weighted by their respective coefficients.
Module Validation: A module is "Validated" if the grade is ≥ 10/20. Once validated, it is permanently earned (Capitalisation).
Compensation: A student can validate a semester or an entire year if the overall average is ≥ 10.00, provided no individual module falls below the Note Éliminatoire (usually 7/20).
Resits (Rattrapages): If a student fails to validate a module in the first session, they sit for the resit. The higher of the two marks is usually retained.

Formula:

Moyenne du Semestre = Σ(Grade × Coefficient) / Σ(Coefficient)

Note: Credits (Crédits) represent workload and are awarded upon validation, but Coefficients determine the weight in the average calculation.

Moroccan Grade Scale (0–20) with Mentions

Official qualitative comments based on weighted average

Mark / 20	French Mention	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	Insuffisant (Échec)	Fail	Fail

Note: The Mention (qualitative honor) is assigned based on the weighted average and appears on transcripts and diplomas.

GPA Conversion Table (For International Applications)

Morocco does not use GPA natively

Morocco Mark (/20)	US Letter Grade	US Grade Point (4.0)
16.0 – 20.0	A	4.0
14.0 – 15.9	B+	3.3 – 3.7
12.0 – 13.9	B	3.0
10.0 – 11.9	C	2.0
Below 10.0	F	0.0

Note: These conversions are typically used by US/UK evaluators like WES or Scholaro. Moroccan grades are often adjusted upward by evaluators due to strict marking. Generally, 12/20 converts to approximately 3.0 US GPA (B), 14/20 is seen as A-/B+, and 16/20+ is typically evaluated as 4.0 (A).

Worked Example

Licence in Law - Semester 2

Module	Coefficient	Grade (/20)	Weighted Points
Droit Civil	3	11.50	34.50
Droit Pénal	3	08.50	25.50
Relations Internationales	2	14.00	28.00
Langues (Anglais)	2	16.00	32.00
TOTAL		10	120.00

Semester Average = 120.00 ÷ 10 = 12.00 / 20

Outcome: Assez Bien (Passed via compensation, despite the 8.5 in Droit Pénal).

What "Final Result" Means

Key definitions in the Moroccan system

Moyenne Semestrielle: The average used to determine if a student passes half the year.
Moyenne Annuelle: The average of the two semesters; if ≥ 10, the student moves to the next year.
Moyenne de la Licence: The cumulative average of all 6 semesters.
Attestation de Réussite: A provisional document issued immediately upon passing, prior to the printing of the official diploma.
Module: A basic unit of teaching that can consist of one or more "Éléments de Module."
Capitalisation: Once a module is validated (≥10/20), it is permanently earned.
Note Éliminatoire: A mark (usually below 7/20) that prevents you from passing a semester even if your overall average is above 10.

Variations by University

Standardization with unique exceptions

The Moroccan system is standardized across most public institutions, but unique variations exist in private or American-style universities.

Mohammed V University

System: 0–20, ECTS-weighted

Standard LMD framework. National standard.

University Website

Hassan II University

System: 0–20, ECTS-weighted

Standard LMD framework. National standard.

University Website

Al Akhawayn University

System: 4.00 GPA

American GPA system. US-style credit hour model. Major exception in Morocco.

University Website

EMSI (Engineering)

System: 0–20, ECTS-weighted

Technical/LMD framework.

University Website

Note: Al Akhawayn University is the major exception in Morocco, using a 4.00 GPA system and a US-style credit hour model.

International Grade Conversion

Moroccan grades to UK classification and US GPA

The following conversions are typically used by international admission offices. Always verify with your target institution.

Moroccan Average (/20)	UK Classification	US GPA Range
16+	First Class (1st)	A (3.7-4.0)
14 – 15.9	Upper Second (2:1)	B+ (3.3-3.7)
12 – 13.9	Lower Second (2:2)	B (3.0-3.3)
10 – 11.9	Third Class (3rd)	C (2.0-2.9)
Below 10	Fail	F (0.0-1.9)

Note: A Moroccan average of 14/20 (Bien) is typically equivalent to a 2:1 (Upper Second). An above-16 is a First Class. Because Moroccan grading is strict, a 13/20 is often recalculated as a B+ (3.3 GPA). Morocco uses the ECTS credit system. A 180-credit Licence is recognized as a 3-year Bachelor's across Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions (Morocco)