concours scolaires et professionnelles

23:03 Jul 3, 2013 

As to the second point, then the original describes two types of examinations : the ordinary type where you have a pass mark in order to succeed and then the concours competitive type of examination which is very specific to France. Both types are then linked to academic and professional contexts. Those four notions have to be conveyed in the explanation.

Seeking to convey those notions by "translating" the original is not the solution though.

22:58 Jul 3, 2013 

What I mean is that if you use capital letters on a translated version, then you are suggesting that the English organisation you name exists. You cannot substitute in that way. Alternatively, using capitals letters for an organisation that does not exist means you are kind of creating one. You cannot do that either. These are the main reasons proper nouns are not translated.

What you can do is describe function, perhaps referring to similar organisations, commissions, whatever, but you cannot substitute or create. The capital at the start of the French indicates this is an actual department. Its name is in French and you cannot translate names. A stupid example, but one which probably makes the point is that you could look all over France for Nicole Ecosse de l'Espagne but you would not find Nikki Scott-Despaigne.

12:41 Jul 3, 2013 

Name on certificate:Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement
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