A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.
“As the national and state economies move from the industrial to the information age, the need for individuals with baccalaureates is increasing.”
“The university offers baccalaureates in about 45 different disciplines, master's degrees in almost 40 fields, and doctorates in about 25 areas.”
“In 1953 the family moved to the city of Algiers, where Zerhouni earned Algerian and French baccalaureates before studying at the University of Algiers School of Medicine.”