Following the release of the BEM intermediate school graduation results, Tizi Ouzou Governor Abou Bakkar Essedik Boucetta sent a congratulatory message on Monday to all successful students and the academic community, whose combined efforts enabled the province to retain its leading position in the national standings.
In his statement, the head of the provincial executive expressed great pride and satisfaction regarding the performance of the June 2026 session, which yielded a remarkable 83.13 percent success rate. This achievement re-establishes Tizi Ouzou’s standing among the highest-performing regions nationwide for academic excellence.
Abou Bakkar Essedik Boucetta praised the dedication of the students who drove this outcome, noting that these high marks reflect the value of hard work, persistence, and a true drive to excel. He highlighted that this success goes far beyond a standard examination, as it actively shapes the future of both the province and the broader nation.
The governor also paid tribute to parents for their steadfast guidance throughout the academic year, extending his appreciation to teachers, school principals, administrators, and union partners for their dedication to this educational and pedagogical mission. Additionally, he shared credit with various state agencies, municipal authorities, and security forces that ensured the testing facilities operated smoothly.
This year’s figures solidify the province’s track record as a national pacesetter in education. Notably, alongside the overall success rate of 83.13 percent, the total admission rate for students moving onward into the first year of secondary school reached 86.40 percent.
Out of the 187 middle schools operating within the province, 130 exceeded an 80 percent success threshold, while two institutions achieved a perfect 100 percent passing rate.
On an individual level, Maya Rabot, from the Hamoutene Ali middle school in Tizi Ouzou, ranked first across the province with an impressive average score of 19.37 out of 20. She was followed closely by Meriem Belhaniche, from the Amar Boubaker middle school in Ait Oumalou, and Massinissa Tifoun, from the Hammoutene Hocine middle school in Tizi n Tleta, who each secured an average of 19 out of 20.
The stellar quality of this year’s cohort is further demonstrated by the volume of top-tier candidates, with 211 students securing an overall average equal to or greater than 18 out of 20.
Addressing the newly admitted high schoolers, the governor encouraged them to maintain their momentum with the same resolve to keep the province at the peak of the national charts.
For candidates who did not pass their BEM this time, Abou Bakkar Essedik Boucetta urged them not to view the outcome as a definitive failure, but rather as an obstacle to be overcome through renewed diligence and resilience, paving the way for their future success.