European Schools education is validated by the European Baccalaureate examinations held at the end of year S7. Candidates will sit five written examinations and three oral examinations. L1, L2 and Mathematics are compulsory written examinations.

At the end of year S7, the pupils obtain a preliminary mark, which accounts for 50% of the final mark. This preliminary mark reflects all the formative assessment and summative assessment (Pre-Baccalaureate examinations) carried out by the teachers during S7.

The other 50% of the final mark is obtained through the double correction of the written and oral European Baccalaureate examinations by internal and external examiners. The five written examinations account for 35% of this part and the three oral examinations for 15% of this part.

Some items are allowed, others are forbidden. Don’t forget to read the European Baccalaureate Handbook: a guide for the European Baccalaureate candidates

Appeals are allowed: please refer to Article 12 of the “Arrangements for Implementing the Regulations for the European Baccalaureate”.

The Timetable for the 2026 European Baccalaureate session examinations provides a full calendar of the exams.