New language scoring rules will deduct two points for poor expression in 2027 exams
The education ministry will automatically subtract two marks for weak written expression in the 2027 baccalauréat and brevet.
In a recent interview, Education Minister Édouard Geffray detailed a new grading framework that will be published in the official bulletin. The rubric, covering French, mathematics, history-geography and science, assigns points for orthography, syntax, lexicon and the logical flow of answers. Under the system, any student whose written expression is judged inadequate will lose two points automatically. The policy reflects the ministry's response to poor performance in the latest Pisa assessment and signals a stricter emphasis on language mastery for the 2027 baccalauréat and brevet exams.
Why it matters
The rule could significantly affect student scores and highlights a national push to improve language proficiency.
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