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In order to take into account the specific situations in these countries, as well as the consequences for the organization of teaching and the conduct of upcoming examinations, Édouard Geffray, Minister of National Education, has decided to implement examination adjustments for candidates registered in foreign centers in the following countries:

In the Near and Middle East: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar

in Mali

National Diploma of the Brevet 

The final exams scheduled for June have been cancelled.

For the purposes of these exams, candidates enrolled in an accredited French school abroad or registered in a regulated class with the National Centre for Distance Education (CNED) will be awarded their annual average in the relevant subjects.

The oral exam is cancelled; where it has already taken place in certain establishments, it is neutralized.

Candidates with individual status will be able to apply for the replacement session in September 2026.

General and technological baccalaureate

The assessment methods for the baccalaureate are adapted as follows:  

Candidates enrolled in an approved French school abroad or registered in a regulated class with the National Centre for Distance Education (CNED) 

Candidates enrolled in an accredited French school abroad or registered in a regulated class with the National Centre for Distance Education (CNED) will be required to submit:

For the early exams:

for the early French test (written and oral) for the general and technological tracks : their annual French average appearing in the school record book;

For the early mathematics exam in the general or technological track : their annual mathematics average is included in the school record book.

For the final year exams:

for the specialization and philosophy exams : the annual averages appearing in the school record for the subjects concerned;

As part of the Grand Oral exam : candidates are exempt.

Candidates under individual status 

Candidates with individual status will be able to apply for the replacement session in September 2026.

If it is observed, 15 days before the date of the first final examination, that in other countries the conditions provided for by the regulations do not allow the examinations to be held, in particular due to the closure of examination centers, additional adjustment measures may be taken by the ministry.

  • Mali

  • Lebanon

  • Qatar

  • Kuwait

  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Bahrain

  • Israel

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