French Association Funds Fourth Preschool Project in Rural Morocco
18 December 2019
The Breizh-Tamazgha association intends to finance a fourth preschool project in Morocco.
Education
Morocco Releases 2019-2020 School Calendar: Key Dates and Holidays Announced
14 December 2019
The Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research has published the school holiday calendar for the 2019-2020 school year.
OECD Study Ranks Morocco’s Education System Among Lowest in MENA Region
7 December 2019
Morocco needs to improve its education system to be more competitive. A 2018 survey by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks the country among (…)
Morocco Boosts School Meal Budget, but Students Still Poorly Fed
4 December 2019
In order to improve the quality of meals for students, the Ministry of National Education has increased this year the budget for boarding schools and school canteens. Despite (…)
Muslim Institute in Paris Suburb Closed Over Safety Concerns
3 December 2019
The European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH) is closed for security reasons after a visit by the sub-commission against fire and panic risks. The closure is the result of a (…)
French High School Student Faces Deportation, Sparks Community Protest
2 December 2019
Ahcene B., 18 years old, a high school student enrolled in the 2nd grade at the André Sabatier high school in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, was arrested and placed in the (…)
AEFE to Meet with Moroccan Parents over School Fee Hikes in French Schools
30 November 2019
The Agency for French Education Abroad has responded favorably to the grievances of parents. It agrees to open dialogue with them, starting in January 2020 to discuss the (…)
Morocco’s Education Crisis: 64% of Children Under 10 Illiterate, World Bank Reports
29 November 2019
Statistics on national education are alarming, with 64% of children under 10 being illiterate. This finding proves that despite the constant increase in the budget allocated to (…)
Morocco Shifts from French to English Education as Costs Rise in France
27 November 2019
Moroccans are developing a real interest in the English language as well as English-speaking educational institutions. Sociolinguist Karima Ziamari, a researcher at the (…)
Morocco to Consider New Anti-Money Laundering Law and Diploma Equivalence Reforms
27 November 2019
The law on money laundering and the one on the equivalence of higher education diplomas will be at the heart of the government council. This will be tomorrow, Thursday, under (…)