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0–20France grade
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Scale: 0–20Method: Linear estimate (grade−10)×0.4Status: estimateUpdated: 2026-06-23
Unofficial estimate for planning only. Official applications require a WES/ECE credential evaluation; actual results vary by institution tier and course rigor.
How France grades convert to US GPA
Linear estimate from the 20-point scale: (grade − 10) × 0.4, clamped to 0–4. Note that 18–20 is extremely rare in France.
France marks out of 20. Scores of 16+ are rare; 10 is the pass mark. The 'mention' (Très Bien, Bien, Assez Bien) signals the tier.
Grade equivalents at a glance
| France grade | US GPA (est.) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 16–20 (Très Bien) | ~3.7–4.0 | Very good (rare) |
| 14–15 (Bien) | ~3.3 | Good |
| 12–13 (Assez Bien) | ~3.0 | Fairly good |
| 10–11 (Passable) | ~2.0–2.3 | Pass |
| < 10 | 0.0 | Fail |
Is this competitive for US admission?
Because 18–20 is almost never awarded, US evaluators read French marks generously — a 14/20 is a strong result. Don't assume 14/20 = 70%. Confirm each programme's expectation.
Credential evaluation (WES / ECE)
WES converts French marks with the rarity of top scores in mind. Official transcripts from your établissement are required.
The France grading scale page has the grade table behind this estimate. Other countries are on the CGPA to US GPA hub.