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Catalyzing Change: SSEC Elevates Social Science Education in Morocco

In a significant stride toward enhancing critical thinking and societal understanding, the Social Science Education Consortium (SSEC) is spearheading an ambitious initiative in Morocco. Over five dynamic days of discovery, conferencing, and excursions, SSEC, in collaboration with Cadi Ayyad University......

Academic Standoff: 94% of Medical Students Skip Exams Amid Escalating Crisis

In an extraordinary display of solidarity, a resounding 94% of medical students across Morocco have chosen to boycott their semester examinations, heightening an already tense confrontation between academia and the government. The National Commission of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students (CNEMEP)......

BAC 2024: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region Achieves Remarkable 81.05% Overall Success Rate

The Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (RSK) Regional Academy of Education and Training has announced an outstanding 81.05% overall success rate among candidates enrolled for the 2024 national unified baccalaureate exam (ordinary session), marking a significant increase from the 72.49% rate recorded in......

Raising the Bar: Medical Schools Set Stringent 13/20 Entry Threshold

In a move to uphold academic excellence, the Moroccan Minister of Higher Education, Abdellatif Miraoui, has issued a directive to private institutions offering degrees in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. This directive stipulates that the minimum selection threshold for candidates must align with the......

Baccalaureate 2024: Success Rate Soars to 67.8%, an 8-Point Increase from 2023

In a remarkable achievement, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports has announced that the success rate for the 2023-2024 ordinary session of the baccalaureate examination has reached an impressive 67.8%, marking an 8-point increase compared to the previous year's 59.8%. This notable......

Moroccan Court Champions Religious Freedom in Education

In a landmark decision, a Marrakech court has ordered the reinstatement of a hijab-wearing student at a French mission school, igniting a debate on religious expression in educational institutions. The ruling, delivered on Friday, mandates the Victor Hugo School to readmit Aya Chtirit or face a daily......

Morocco's Educational Overhaul: Pioneering Schools Set to Transform Learning Landscape by 2028

In a bold move to reshape Morocco's educational landscape, the Ministry of Education has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its groundbreaking "Pioneer Schools" program nationwide by 2028. This transformative initiative, designed to elevate the quality of public education, is already showing......

UNESCO Unveils Staggering $10 Trillion Cost of Global Education Crisis

In a sobering report released on Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) revealed that the global cost of out-of-school children and youth, coupled with learning deficiencies, amounts to a staggering $10 trillion annually for the world economy by 2030. This......

Morocco's Educational Landscape: Expanding Access and Cultivating Potential

In a remarkable stride forward, Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports has reported a preschool enrollment rate of 78.7% for the 2023-2024 academic year, encompassing 951,596 students an increase of 2.2% from the previous year. This achievement is a testament to the nation's......

Defying Boundaries: Incarcerated Students Pursue Academic Dreams Through Prison Baccalaureate Exams

In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, 129 incarcerated candidates at Casablanca's Ain Sbaa 1 local prison are currently undertaking the national baccalaureate examinations, defying the constraints of their circumstances and striving to unlock new horizons through education. Data......

Reshaping Education and Training: Morocco's Regional Centers Prepare for Transformation

In a pivotal move towards modernizing its education and training landscape, the Moroccan government is set to convene a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, presided over by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. This high-level gathering promises to usher in significant reforms, as announced in an official communique......

Baccalaureate 2024: 493,651 Candidates Set to Tackle Morocco's National Exam

Morocco's highly anticipated national Baccalaureate examination commences today, June 10, 2024, marking the start of a pivotal period for 493,651 candidates vying for academic success. The ordinary session of the exams will span until June 13, 2024, while the resit session is scheduled to take place......

Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region: Around 82,000 Candidates for the 2024 Baccalaureate Exams

More than 81,900 candidates are taking the normal session of the national and regional unified baccalaureate examination for the June 2024 session in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as announced on Sunday by the Regional Academy of Education and Training (AREF). According to a statement from the......