Addressing the Challenges of French Education in Morocco
Over the past decade, nearly 11,000 additional students have enrolled in French educational institutions across Morocco, marking a significant increase in participation. However, this impressive growth has also raised concerns among families regarding the affordability of tuition fees, especially if they rise faster than household incomes. In an exclusive interview with Médias24, Alexandre Morois, the newly appointed General Director of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), addressed these pressing issues and outlined the strategic decisions that will influence the pricing, quality, and accessibility of French education in Morocco.
Commitment to Sustainable Education
Since taking the helm of the AEFE in June, Morois has embarked on a crucial transformation of the agency, which is set to take effect from the start of the 2027 academic year. His agenda focuses on governance, cost management, strategic investments, and innovative teaching methodologies to ensure the long-term viability of French education abroad. With approximately 50,000 students enrolled in 45 institutions in Morocco, he promises a more sustainable management approach, enhanced visibility for families regarding tuition fee adjustments, and an end to the automatic increases in these fees, which will eventually be aligned with inflation rates. Families are expected to experience direct benefits from the sustainable economic model that the agency plans to implement.
Morois emphasized that the priority within the coming months is to successfully implement the agency's reform, which is crucial for its sustainability. He believes that the solutions must originate from the AEFE itself, as those who are actively involved in the network of French education abroad are best positioned to devise a plan that effectively addresses current challenges while also preparing for the future. His strategy will be developed in close consultation with various stakeholders, including parent federations, teacher representatives, and management organizations.
The timeline for these reforms is quite tight, with the goal of adopting measures by the end of the year for implementation in September 2027. Morois is committed to meeting this deadline and believes that Moroccan families will notice tangible improvements as a result of these changes.
Families can expect a projected increase in tuition fees of approximately 6.6% for the upcoming academic year, which is intended to be aligned with inflation. Morois reassured parents that the ongoing reforms aim to break the cycle of escalating costs that have plagued the system for years. The agency's restructuring will lead to reduced expenses, allowing for a more predictable and manageable fee structure over the long term.
As reported by medias24.com.
