# French national exam language requirement reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-national-exam-language-requirement-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-25T07:30:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The French Ministry of National Education has announced new language proficiency requirements for national examinations, including the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat. Starting with the 2027 session, a minimum of two points will be systematically allocated to evaluate linguistic mastery across all subjects and disciplines, including mathematics. These evaluations will focus on orthographic and syntactic standards, vocabulary precision, clarity of reasoning, and the organization of ideas. A standardized grading grid will be used to ensure consistency. In subjects where writing is a primary component, a significant deficiency in language mastery may prevent a student from achieving an overall passing grade. This policy follows an initial measure taken during the 2026 session, where examiners were instructed to pay closer attention to grammar and legibility. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: France to include French language mastery in all exam grades from 2027 Starting in 2027, French students will face language proficiency evaluations in all written baccalauréat and brevet exams, including math and science, via a new common grading scale. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-to-include-french-language-mastery-in-all-exam-grades-from-2027 ### 2026-09-17: France to implement stricter language requirements for national exams France will implement new language proficiency requirements for the Brevet and Baccalauréat starting in 2027, deducting points across all subjects for poor grammar, spelling, and reasoning. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-to-implement-stricter-language-requirements-for-national-exams --- Cite as: French national exam language requirement reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-national-exam-language-requirement-reforms