Lebanese Baccalaureate - General Sciences (GS) exam-day guide
Lebanese Baccalaureate - General Sciences (GS) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the identity document your school or the exam center requires (national ID or passport). Confirm with the provider which document is accepted and whether a school card alone suffices.
Exam convocation / registration slip
If your school issued a convocation or candidate number slip, bring it. Confirm with the provider whether it is mandatory or just helpful.
Several blue or black ballpoint pens
Bring at least three working pens plus one spare refill. Ink color requirements can vary by subject; confirm with the provider if a specific color is mandated.
Pencils, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for diagrams, graphs, and rough work. Bring a good eraser and a small sharpener.
Geometry and drawing set
Ruler, set square, protractor, and compass for physics, math, and any graph-based questions. Check that the compass holds its setting.
Approved calculator
Bring a calculator you already know well and fresh batteries. Confirm with the provider which models are permitted or banned (e.g., programmable or graphing models).
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms may not have a visible clock. A simple analog or digital watch helps you pace yourself. Smart watches are usually prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle and light snack
Stay hydrated. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the desk during the session.
Know your center, room, and reporting time
Visit or map the route in advance. Arrive with a buffer for traffic. Confirm the exact reporting time and late-entry policy with the provider.
Review the official instructions for your session
Read the rules on allowed materials, phone policy, and timing that your school or center distributed. Do not rely on rumors.
Plan your transport and backup
Decide how you will get there and identify a backup (a second route or a person to call) in case of delay.
Sleep and breakfast plan
Set two alarms and plan a simple breakfast. Do not try to learn new material the night before.
Plan the day
Finish your summary sheets for each subject. Focus on formulas, definitions, and the question types you have practiced. Stop starting new topics.
Do one timed practice paper under exam conditions, then mark it and list your three weakest areas.
Review only those weak areas using your notes and past corrections. Re-read the official exam instructions and confirm allowed materials.
Pack your bag with all checklist items. Lay out clothes and ID. Confirm transport and reporting time.
Do a light review of formula sheets only. No new problems. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat breakfast, check your bag against the checklist, and leave with a time buffer. Keep your phone off and stored as the rules require.
Find your room and seat. Use the restroom. Take a few calm breaths and read the cover page instructions once they are given.
Read all instructions and scan the whole paper. Note the point value of each section so you can budget time.
Answer the questions you know best first, then return to harder ones. Keep an eye on the clock and leave time to check your work.
Check that every required question is attempted, your name and number are correct, and no answers are left in the margin. Hand in as instructed.
Rules to check
Bring the identity document required by your center and keep it visible if asked. Confirm with the provider what counts as valid ID.
Follow the center's rules on phones and electronic devices. Typically they must be switched off and stored away; confirm the exact policy with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the session. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need help.
Ask an invigilator before leaving your seat, and follow the center's rules on restroom breaks during the session.
Write only in the permitted ink and in the designated spaces. Confirm with the provider whether extra answer sheets are provided and how they are labeled.
Use only the calculators and materials your center allows. Confirm with the provider which models are banned.
Follow the timing announced by the invigilators. Stop writing immediately when told; continuing to write can be treated as a violation.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with your conditions, report it to an invigilator at once rather than resolving it yourself. Confirm the appeals or reporting procedure with the provider.