French Grading System

ECTS* Grade

Grade out of 20 

Definition

A 

Between 17 and 20 

Excellent 

B 

Between 15 and 16 

Very good

C 

Between 13 and 14 

Good

D 

Between 11 and 12 

Quite bien 

E 

10 

Acceptable 

F 

Between 0 and 9 

Insuffisant

Required grade to pass 

Between 10 and 20 

One class = usually between 2 and 9 ECTS* credits (depending on the number of hours)

1 semester of classes = 30 ECTS* credits 

1 year (2 semesters of classes) = 60 ECTS* credits 

Master's degree diploma (4 semesters of classes) = 120 ECTS* credits 

*European Credits Transfer System