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Mali (ML)

Licensee: (contact Darrel Technologies Ltd)
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF, FCFA)
Timezone: Africa/Bamako (GMT+0)
Language: French


Social Security & Payment Modes

Setting Value
Social security scheme INPS
POS payment modes Cash, Orange Money, Moov Money, Bank Transfer, Cheque

Academic Structure

Mali's Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale system:

sERP Division ML Level Classes
Préscolaire Maternelle Petite, Moyenne, Grande Section
Fondamentale 1 Enseignement fondamental 1 1ère–6ème année
Fondamentale 2 Enseignement fondamental 2 7ème–9ème année
Secondaire Lycée Seconde, Première, Terminale

Assessment Framework (francophone_basic)

Setting Value
Assessment label Évaluation
CA weight 40%
Exam weight 60%
Pass mark 10 / 20
Terms per year 3
Term label Trimestre

National Examinations

Exam Level Awarding body
CFEPCEF (Certificat de Fin d'Études du 1er Cycle de l'Enseignement Fondamental) 6ème année MEN
DEF (Diplôme d'Études Fondamentales) 9ème année MEN
BAC (Baccalauréat) Terminale MEN / DNEAP

HR & Statutory Deductions

Deduction Rate Body
Impôt sur les Traitements et Salaires (ITS) Progressive bands DGI
INPS — Retraite (employee) 3.6% INPS
INPS — Retraite (employer) 9.6% INPS
INPS — Prestations familiales (employer) 8% INPS
INPS — Accident du travail (employer) 2–4% (by sector) INPS

Warning

Malian statutory rates are subject to the annual Loi de Finances. Verify current rates before running payroll.


Notes

  • XOF is shared across UEMOA countries; the exchange rate to EUR is fixed
  • Mali operates on GMT+0 year-round (no daylight saving)
  • The academic year typically runs October to July
  • French is the official language of instruction