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Ministry of National Education

Morocco1 Dec 2024

Sudden School Closure in Casablanca Leaves Students and Parents Scrambling

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 situation that causes distress among parents who are calling for urgent intervention by the Ministry of National Education. Concerned, the deputy Atika Jabrou, member of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), questions Mohamed Saad Berrada.

Morocco13 Nov 2024

Strict conditions for teaching in the private sector in Morocco

The Ministry of National Education has recently authorized public school teachers to give additional courses in the private sector, under certain conditions. To supplement their income, these teachers will have to obtain prior authorization and comply with a strict framework.

Morocco26 Sept 2024

Moroccan School Uniform Policy Sparks Debate Over Jeans and Hijab

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 "jeans" pants as an abuse and a serious violation of the right to wear the hijab.

Morocco22 Sept 2024

Morocco Debates Language of Instruction as Teachers Protest French in Science Classes

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 texts governing the education sector.

Morocco11 Sept 2024

Morocco's Conservative Party Demands Removal of Textbook with Rainbow Colors

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.

Morocco8 Sept 2024

Morocco's Education Minister Faces Backlash Over School Golf Initiative

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 criticism on social media.

Morocco27 Jun 2024

Imprisoned Moroccan Protest Leader Earns High School Diploma with Honors

Nasser Zefzafi, the leader of the Rif Hirak sentenced to twenty years in prison, successfully passed his baccalaureate exam this year.

Morocco22 Jun 2024

Morocco Announces June 26 Release Date for 2024 Baccalaureate Exam Results

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.

Morocco13 Jun 2024

Morocco Announces 2024 Baccalaureate Exam Results Date for Nearly 500,000 Students

The dates for the publication of the baccalaureate results for the year 2024 in Morocco are now known. They have just been announced by the Ministry of National Education.

Morocco22 May 2024

Morocco's Private Schools to Hike Tuition Fees, Sparking Parent Concerns

Bad news for some parents in Morocco. Private schools are planning to further increase their tuition fees for the next school year.

Morocco28 Mar 2024

Moroccan Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Shisha Cafes Near Schools

Touria Afif, member of the parliamentary group of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), questioned the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of National Education on the proliferation of shisha cafes near schools in Morocco, particularly in Salé.

Morocco28 Mar 2024

Moroccan Teachers to Receive 3,000 Dirham Bonus with March Salary

Good news for teachers and civil servants of the Ministry of National Education! They will receive, in addition to their March salary , an exceptional transfer of 3,000 dirhams. This amount corresponds to the first tranche of the salary increase agreed on December 10, 2023.