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The Grading System

In accordance with standard Algerian vocational education systems, Essal Institute utilizes a 0 to 20 point grading scale.
  • Maximum Grade: 20/20
  • Minimum Passing Grade: 10/20
  • Excellence Threshold (Mention Très Bien): 16/20 and above
Students must achieve an overall average of at least 10.00/20 in a module to pass and earn the respective credits or module certificate. Grades are updated in real-time and can be viewed securely on the Student Portal.

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Evaluation Weighting

Module grades are calculated based on a combination of continuous assessments, practical project deliverables, and formal exams:

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Module Average Formula

Module Average Formula

Final Module Grade = (Contrôle Continu × 0.30) + (Examen Partiel × 0.30) + (Examen Final × 0.40)
All marks must be entered onto the Student Portal by the instructors. If you notice any discrepancy, submit a grade appeal through the portal within 5 days of publication.

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Exam Policies

To ensure academic integrity, the following rules apply during all formal examinations:
  • Punctuality: Students arriving more than 15 minutes after an exam starts will not be permitted to enter the exam room.
  • Biometric ID Check: Your student ID card must be placed on the corner of your desk during the exam.
  • Electronic Devices: Smartwatches, smartphones, and unauthorized calculators must be turned off and placed in your bags at the front of the room. Any device found on a student during the exam will be treated as an attempt to cheat.

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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Essal Institute enforces a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism and cheating.
  • Definition of Plagiarism: Copying code, designs, or essays from another student or online source without attribution.
  • First Offense: Grade of 00.00/20 for the assignment/exam, and a formal warning recorded on the Student Portal.
  • Second Offense: Immediate exclusion from the module and referral to the disciplinary board for potential suspension.

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Make-up Exams (Rattrapages)

If a student’s final module grade is below 10/20, or if they missed a final exam due to a documented force majeure:
  1. Eligibility: Students with module averages between 05.00/20 and 09.99/20 are eligible to take the make-up exam (Rattrapage).
  2. Scheduling: Rattrapage exam schedules are posted on the Student Portal within two weeks following the release of the module results.
  3. Final Grade Calculation: The grade obtained in the Rattrapage exam replaces the original Final Exam grade (40% weight). The continuous assessment (30%) and midterm (30%) grades remain unchanged.