Understanding the French Baccalaureate

What is the French national end of high school exam called?

• GCSE

• Baccalaureate

• A Levels

• SAT

Who created the baccalaureate and in what year?

• Louis XIV in 1700

• Marie Curie in 1903

• Napoleon in 1808

• Charles de Gaulle in 1945

What is the term used for the final year of high school in France?

• Terminal

• Finale

• Fin

• Ultimo

Which of the following is NOT a type of baccalaureate in France?

• Professional

• Medical

• Technological

• General

What does the 'S' track in the general baccalaureate focus on?

• Literature

• Sciences and Math

• Economics

• Arts

Which track in the general baccalaureate focuses on literature, humanities, and the arts?

• T

• L

• ES

• S

Which subject is traditionally the first exam in the baccalaureate series?

• History

• Philosophy

• Math

• French Language

What is the passing mark for the baccalaureate?

• 5 out of 20

• 10 out of 20

• 15 out of 20

• 20 out of 20

What is one of the honors you can receive if you pass the baccalaureate?

• A Levels

• SAT

• Baccalaureate

• CDL

What percentage of candidates passed the baccalaureate in 2018?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 88.3%