Tunisian Student Tops National Exams, Aims for Sorbonne Law
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Adem Kouki achieved the top national rank in Tunisia's 2026 baccalaureate exams for economics and management, scoring 18.70.
- Kouki attributed his success to consistent effort throughout the academic year and aimed for the national first place from the start.
- He plans to study law at the Sorbonne in Paris and encourages other students to believe in their abilities and prepare diligently.
Adem Kouki has secured the first national position in Tunisia's 2026 baccalaureate examinations for the economics and management track, achieving an impressive average of 18.70. Kouki shared in a statement to Diwan FM that this significant accomplishment is the direct result of continuous hard work throughout the entire academic year. He emphasized that the goal of achieving the national top rank was set from the very beginning of his studies this year.
this performance is the result of a continuous work throughout the school year.
The top-scoring student expressed his aspiration to pursue higher education in law at the prestigious Sorbonne University in France during the upcoming academic year. Kouki believes this choice aligns perfectly with his long-term professional ambitions. He also extended encouragement to all candidates preparing for their baccalaureate exams, urging them to have faith in their own capabilities and to approach their studies with serious preparation.
the objective of achieving the first national place was set from the beginning of his journey this year.
Kouki specifically advised students to overcome any preconceptions they might hold about the economics and management field. He described it as a demanding specialization that offers a wide array of academic and professional opportunities. His success highlights the potential within this track for students who dedicate themselves to their studies and set ambitious goals.
believe in their capabilities and prepare seriously for the exams.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.