Success of Mali Maarif Schools Students in the National Baccalaureate Exam

August 04, 2026

According to the results of Mali’s 2026 National Baccalaureate (BAC) Exam, two students studying at Turkish Maarif Foundation Schools in Mali ranked among the top students nationwide.

In the exam, which was taken by 146,206 candidates across the country, Mahamadou Bamba, a student at the Sokorodji Campus, ranked third nationwide in the science track with a score of 17.28 out of 20. Sékou Oumar Koné, a student at the Sébénikoro Martyr Fethi Sekin Campus, ranked fifth nationwide in the economics and social sciences track with a score of 17.14.

Students at Turkish Maarif Foundation Schools in Mali prepare for the baccalaureate exam through guidance and academic monitoring programs conducted throughout the year. An individual study plan is prepared for each student, while academic advisors closely monitor students’ academic progress. Course loads and study schedules are determined in line with students’ goals, and teachers provide support in areas identified through regular assessments. Subject departments also review student performance and contribute to sharing best practices among campuses.

The Purpose of Assessment Is Not to Rank, but to Guide

Practice exams administered throughout the year help identify areas in which students need improvement. Based on the results of these exams, individual study programs are prepared, while supplementary lessons and small-group study sessions are organized in areas where additional support is needed. Comprehensive practice exams held in May are used to reassess students’ level of preparation. The resulting data are analyzed by teachers and education administrators, and improvement measures are taken in areas deemed necessary.

At the schools, where laboratory activities are also conducted as part of science courses, students prepare for the exam through knowledge competitions, group work, and various academic activities.