The Ivorian education system, overseen by the Ministry of National Education, is based on a rigorous assessment called the Annual General Average (AGA) . Whether in primary or secondary school, a student's success depends on precise weighting rules and passing thresholds.

1. The basic calculation: The three-quarter rule

Generally, the MGA is obtained by calculating the arithmetic mean of the year's grades:

$$MGA = \frac{Average T1 + Average T2 + Average T3}{3}$$

The results are systematically rounded to two decimal places.

2. Specifics by level of education

In Primary School: Priority to the basics

The system is simplified, but it values basic materials.

1. Coefficients: The majority of subjects have a coefficient of 1.
2. Exceptions: French and Mathematics are predominant with a coefficient of 2 .
3. Passing condition: Access to the next grade is normally acquired upon obtaining an average of 10/20 .

In Secondary Education (Middle and High School): A weighting system

Here, each discipline has a specific weight which strongly influences the final result.

1. Examples of coefficients: French (4), Mathematics (4), English (3).
2. Method: We multiply the grade for each subject by its coefficient, we add everything together, then we divide by the total sum of the coefficients.
3. Critical thresholds:

1. Below 8.50/20: Risk of permanent exclusion.
2. Between 8.50 and 9.49/20: Repeating the year is possible (limited to once per cycle).
3. 10/20 and above: Automatic passing.

3. The key stage of the Third Year: The Orientation Average (MO)

For students at the end of lower secondary school, progression to upper secondary school does not depend solely on their grades for the year. A Placement Average is calculated, combining continuous assessment and the national exam:

$$MO = \frac{MGA + \text{BEPC Note}}{2}$$

A minimum score of 10/20 on this MO is required to be directed to general high school.

4. Legal Notices and Practical Tools

The class council remains the final judge, but the following points serve as performance indicators:

1. 16 and over: Very Good
2. 14 to 15.99: Good
3. 12 to 13.99: Fairly Good
4. 10 to 11.99: Fair

Advice for parents: To avoid calculation errors, the Ministry offers official digital tools via the MEN-DOB platform or the DREN services. These free calculators allow you to track the progress of results in real time.