Record Enrollment in French Education Network Across Morocco
On September 2, 2026, approximately 50,000 students re-entered the classrooms of the French education network in Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the country's educational landscape. From Laâyoune to Tangier, and spanning major cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Oujda, these institutions are embracing the new school year with a commitment to openness, modernization, and excellence. The schools, which operate under the auspices of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and the International School and University Office (OSUI), are actively expanding their facilities to meet the increasing demand from families seeking quality education.
Expansion of Facilities and New Classrooms
In response to the growing number of students, new classrooms are set to open in cities like Tangier and Marrakech, with the Victor Hugo High School in Marrakech preparing to welcome 250 new pupils. Additionally, a brand new school in Tangier has been established, becoming the 45th institution in this network across Morocco. Infrastructure development is ongoing in various locations, with new premises inaugurated in Laâyoune in April for the Paul-Pascal High School. The construction projects currently underway will continue throughout the year, while new initiatives are planned for Casablanca and Rabat, aimed at enhancing the educational environment for students.
This academic year also arrives on the heels of impressive results from the 2026 baccalaureate examinations, where the success rate soared to 98%, with 80.7% of candidates earning a commendation. To celebrate this achievement, the French Ambassador to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot, is scheduled to visit the Saint-Exupéry College in Diour Jaâma on September 4. This visit will provide an opportunity for him to engage with families and the educational teams involved in the AEFE-supported reconstruction project of the college. Following this, he will visit the Regnault High School in Tangier, recognized as the oldest French high school in Morocco.
Furthermore, educational leaders, including the cultural cooperation advisor Chloé Goupille, her deputy Guylaine Esnault, and the French Consul General in Casablanca, Aymeric Chuzeville, will tour several institutions in Casablanca on September 6 to interact with students, families, and educational staff. French consuls from Agadir, Fès, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangier are also expected to partake in the school year commencement activities within their respective jurisdictions. In his message to the students, Ambassador Lalliot expressed his hopes for a year filled with curiosity, ambition, and confidence in the future.
As reported by leseco.ma.
