Baccalauréat
 The baccalauréat (French pronunciation: ​[bakaloʁeˈa]) often known in France colloquially as le bac is an academic qualification which French and international students take at the end of the lycée (High School) (secondary education). It was introduced by Napoleon I in 1808. It is the main diploma required to pursue university studies. There is also the European Baccalaureate which students take at the end of the European School education.