Tunisia tightens Baccalaureate exam rules, bans phones

Tunisia's Ministry of Education is adopting a zero-tolerance approach to cheating for the 2026 Baccalaureate exams, signaling a significant crackdown on academic dishonesty. Education Minister Noureddine Nouri announced on June 1, 2026, that any mobile phone detected in an exam room will result in immediate sanctions. This stringent policy aims to ensure the integrity of the national examination process.

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Any mobile phone introduced into the exam room will be immediately detected and sanctioned.

The ministry has also decided to discontinue the use of wave jammers, which were deemed ineffective. Nouri described the past use of this technology as a failure, confirming it will not be employed again. Instead, the focus will be on real-time detection of mobile phones within examination centers. A national anti-fraud plan is in place, promising strict and fair enforcement of the law.

Minister Nouri appealed to parents, urging them to educate their children about the severe consequences of attempting to cheat. Logistically, the ministry and associated bodies have confirmed they are fully prepared for the exam session, which begins on June 3. Mohamed Mili, the Director General of Examinations, assured that all security and comfort conditions are met for the candidates.

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This former experience is a failure, confirming that it will never be repeated.

This year's Baccalaureate also highlights remarkable diversity among participants. Official statistics reveal an unprecedented age gap: the oldest candidate is a 75-year-old competing in the Sports section, while the youngest is a 16-year-old enrolled in Mathematics.

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We urge parents to sensitize their children to steer clear of any suspicious situation or attempt at fraud.