El Oued Student Guia Ikhlass Tops Algeria’s 2026 Middle School Certificate Examination
BY Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS — Guia Ikhlass, a student from the commune of Guemar in El Oued Province, achieved the highest score nationwide in Algeria’s 2026 Middle School Certificate (BEM) examination, securing first place with an average of 19.80 out of 20, according to the Ministry of National Education.
Ikhlass, who studies at the Khalifa Ben Hassan Middle School in Guemar, topped the national rankings among successful candidates in this year’s examination session, which drew hundreds of thousands of candidates from across the country.
Second place was awarded to Mezredi Rana, a student at Bedjaoui Larbi Middle School in Biskra Province, who achieved an average score of 19.65.
The third-highest national result was recorded by Boubidi Besmala of Mohamed Ben Boulaïd Middle School in Arris, Batna Province, with an average of 19.60.
The three students led the national rankings released alongside the official results of the 2026 examination session, highlighting strong academic performances across several regions of the country.
The Ministry of National Education announced earlier on Sunday that the national pass rate in the 2026 Middle School Certificate examination reached 65.19%, with more than 559,000 school candidates successfully obtaining the certificate and qualifying for the next stage of their educational journey.
— 𝐄𝐍𝐃 —
Dzair Tube Media Group | Record and Standing
Dzair Tube is a leading Algerian digital journalism platform, delivering high-quality content in Arabic, French, and English. With a daily readership exceeding 500,000, it has established itself among the country’s most influential media organizations.
Recognized for editorial excellence and integrity, Dzair Tube was awarded the President of the Republic’s Prize for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category on 22 October 2022. The platform operates from state-of-the-art studios, producing diverse programming across news, sports, culture, entertainment, and religion.
Dzair Tube maintains a robust digital presence, with over 600,000 YouTube subscribers, six million followers across Facebook pages, and more than 70,000 Instagram followers. Its sports daily, Dzair Sport, enjoys over 50,000 daily downloads via its official website, cementing its leadership in multimedia journalism.
Further recognized with the Media Leadership Award by former Minister of Communication Mohamed Laâgab and celebrated at the Hilals of Television awards, Dzair Tube continues to set benchmarks in innovation, influence, and public engagement, serving as a key forum for civic discourse, critical analysis, and public affairs.
Official website: www.dzair-tube.dz | English: www.dzair-tube.dz/en
