Tunisian Grade Calculator
Calculate your weighted average using Tunisia's 0–20 grading system. Higher is better—20 is outstanding (virtually non-existent), 10 is the minimum pass. ECTS credit-weighted as used by University of Tunis, Carthage, Sfax, ENIT and other Tunisian universities following the LMD framework.
Tunisia uses a 0 to 20 numeric grading scale, where higher numbers are better. The system follows the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) framework, which is standard across the Francophone world and aligned with the European Bologna Process.
- 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 non-existent: A 20/20 is virtually unheard of in most majors. Academic rigor is high and a mark of 20 is virtually non-existent.
- Decimal precision: Grades are usually given to two decimal places (e.g., 12.23, 14.50). Rounding depends on faculty council.
- Credits: Crédits (strictly aligned with ECTS). 30 credits per semester (60 per year).
- Assessment Structure: Each academic year has two semesters. Courses are organized into Unités d'Enseignement (UE), which may contain several Éléments Constitutifs (EC). Assessment is typically 30–40% Continuous Assessment (CC) and 60–70% Final Exam (EF).
- Resits: Session de Rattrapage (held after the main June session). The better of the two marks (or the resit mark alone, depending on the faculty) is used to recalculate the average.
- Compensation: Students can pass a semester if the overall average is ≥ 10, even if individual courses are slightly below. Within a unit (UE), high marks in one subject can balance low marks in another.
Tunisian universities use a Weighted Average system. The weights are assigned through "Coefficients" or directly by "Credits."
- Individual Subject Grade: Calculated using Continuous Assessment (CC) and Final Exam (EF). Typically: CC (30-40%) + EF (60-70%).
- Semester Average (Moyenne du Semestre): The weighted average of all modules, weighted by their coefficients or credits.
- Compensation Rules: A student validates a semester if their average is ≥ 10.00. Within a unit (UE), high marks in one subject can balance low marks in another.
- Floor Marks: Many programs require a minimum mark of 08/20 in specific core subjects to allow compensation.
- Conceded Pass (Rachat): If a student fails a course (e.g., gets a 9/20) but their annual average is ≥ 10, they may be granted the credits for the failed course via "Rachat" (Conceded pass).
Formula:
Note: Credits (Crédits) represent workload and are awarded upon validation, but Coefficients determine the weight in the average calculation.
| Mark / 20 | French Mention | English Equivalent | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Échec) | Fail | Fail |
Note: The Mention (qualitative honor) is assigned based on the weighted average and appears on transcripts and diplomas. "Très Bien" is reserved for the top 1-2% of a graduating class.
| Tunisia Mark (/20) | US Grade | US GPA (4.0) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.0 – 20.0 | A | 4.0 |
| 14.0 – 15.9 | A- | 3.7 |
| 12.0 – 13.9 | B | 3.0 |
| 10.0 – 11.9 | C | 2.0 |
| 08.0 – 9.9* | D | 1.0 |
| Below 10.0 | F | 0.0 |
Note: *Only if the overall average is ≥ 10.0. These conversions are typically used by US/UK evaluators. Tunis Business School (TBS) is a notable exception that uses a US-style 4.0 scale. Tunisia's 20-point scale is treated as strictly as France's. A 12/20 is a strong grade, often equivalent to a B+ or A- in percentile ranking.
| Course (UE) | Credits | Grade (/20) | Weighted Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 6 | 13.00 | 78.00 |
| Mathematics | 6 | 08.50 | 51.00 |
| Business Law | 4 | 15.00 | 60.00 |
| English | 4 | 16.00 | 64.00 |
| Accounting | 6 | 11.00 | 66.00 |
| IT Skills | 4 | 12.00 | 48.00 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 367.00 | |
Semester Average = 367.00 ÷ 30 = 12.23 / 20
Outcome: Assez Bien (Passed).
Note: Yassine passes the 08.50 in Mathematics because his overall average is well above 10.0.
- Moyenne Semestrielle: The result for a single semester.
- Moyenne Annuelle: The average of the two semesters; determines progression to the next year.
- Moyenne de la Licence: The cumulative average of all 3 years (6 semesters).
- Mention du Diplôme: The final distinction (e.g., Bien) printed on the degree.
- Moyenne Générale: The final average out of 20.
- Unités d'Enseignement (UE): Teaching units that may contain several Éléments Constitutifs (EC).
- Compensation: The ability to pass a semester if the overall average is ≥ 10, even if individual courses are slightly below.
- Rachat: Conceded pass - if a student fails a course but their annual average is ≥ 10, they may be granted the credits for the failed course.
The Tunisian system is standardized across most public institutions, but unique variations exist in private or specialized schools.
University of Tunis (El Manar)
System: 0–20, ECTS-weighted
Standard LMD framework. National standard.
University WebsiteTunis Business School (TBS)
System: 4.0 GPA
American-style 4.0 GPA system. Unique exception in Tunisia.
University WebsiteThe following conversions are typically used by international admission offices. Always verify with your target institution.
| Tunisian Average (/20) | UK Classification | US GPA Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15+ | First Class (1st) | A (3.7-4.0) |
| 13 – 14.9 | Upper Second (2:1) | A-/B+ (3.3-3.7) |
| 12 – 12.9 | 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 Tunisian 15/20 is generally considered a First Class (1st) equivalent. A 13/20 is often viewed as a 2:1. Tunisia's 20-point scale is treated as strictly as France's. A 12/20 is a strong grade, often equivalent to a B+ or A- in percentile ranking. Tunisia uses a 1:1 credit system with Europe. A 180-credit Licence is equivalent to a European Bachelor's.
Educational estimates only • Verify with your institution