Morocco Lowers Compulsory School Age to 2 Years Old
7 April 2025
The Moroccan government approved on Thursday draft law No. 59.21 on school education, presented by Mohamed Saïd Barada, the Minister of National Education, Preschool and (…)
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Moroccan Teachers in France Protest Delayed Administrative Leave Requests
15 January 2025
Arabic and Moroccan culture teachers, working for the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad, denounce the delay in processing their requests for "administrative leave".
Sudden School Closure in Casablanca Leaves Students and Parents Scrambling
1 December 2024
In Casablanca, students enrolled at the Bourgogne school group will not be able to finish the school year due to the sudden closure of the establishment without notice. A (…)
Strict conditions for teaching in the private sector in Morocco
13 November 2024
The Ministry of National Education has recently authorized public school teachers to give additional courses in the private sector, under certain conditions. To supplement (…)
Moroccan School Uniform Policy Sparks Debate Over Jeans and Hijab
26 September 2024
A deputy from the Party of Justice and Development (PJD - Islamist), denounced the obligation for students at the Ibn Abbad college, located in Salé, to wear a uniform with (…)
Morocco Debates Language of Instruction as Teachers Protest French in Science Classes
22 September 2024
In Morocco, a group of teachers, students and pupils opposes the teaching of scientific subjects in French in public schools, denouncing a violation of the Constitution and the (…)
Morocco’s Conservative Party Demands Removal of Textbook with Rainbow Colors
11 September 2024
The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) has called for the withdrawal of school textbooks whose covers are in the colors of the LGBT flag.
Morocco’s Education Minister Faces Backlash Over School Golf Initiative
8 September 2024
The directive of the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, in which he asks to promote the practice of golf in schools, has sparked strong (…)
Imprisoned Moroccan Protest Leader Earns High School Diploma with Honors
27 June 2024
Nasser Zefzafi, the leader of the Rif Hirak sentenced to twenty years in prison, successfully passed his baccalaureate exam this year.
Morocco Announces June 26 Release Date for 2024 Baccalaureate Exam Results
22 June 2024
The date of publication of the results of the 2024 Moroccan baccalaureate exams is now known. It was disclosed by the Ministry of National Education.