Ecole Ernest Renan vs Lycée Lyautey

	E Ecole Ernest Renan Casablanca, Morocco	L Lycée Lyautey Casablanca, Morocco
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MAD 6,000 - 50,400	Fees / year MAD 50,100 - 60,700
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 772	Pupils 3,523
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size 29
Instruction language	Instruction language French	Instruction language French, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1922
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Casablanca, Morocco, in the Oasis district. The address is 1, rue de la Pie. It is part of the AEFE direct-managed network for the Casablanca-Mohammedia pole. This denotes a French international school operating under the AEFE network.	Location The Lycée Lyautey is in Casablanca, Morocco. The campus address is 260 Boulevard Ziraoui, 20040 Casablanca, Morocco. It operates as a French international school under the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). The school is directly managed by AEFE.
Stages	Stages Enrollment starts from 3/4 years old.	Stages Educational levels are organized as 1er cycle (primary) and 2nd cycle (secondary). A BTSCI program is also offered.
School type	School type French international school in Casablanca, affiliated with the AEFE network.	School type The school is a French international school in Casablanca, managed directly by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides inclusive education with formal supports for students with special educational needs, including EBEP, PPS (Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation), and PAP (Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé), with AESH (Accompagnants des Élèves en Situation de Handicap) and MDPH coordination. The Casablanca-Mohammedia pole hosts the dedicated support teams and follow-up meetings to tailor accompagnements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with France through the AEFE network.	Country affiliation AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school offers a school transport service. Enrollment for transport opened on September 1, 2025, with routes published via RunRun Transcool. Transport details are accessible on the school site.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / first-registration fee (Droits de Première Inscription) - First-registration fee (Droits de Première Inscription) for the Casablanca–Mohammedia pole: MAD 25,000. - The school ran an admissions campaign in which dossier (application) fees were temporarily suppressed for that campaign. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) - Maternelle (PS–MS–GS): Annual tuition for French-national rate: MAD 41,100. When the higher rate for other nationalities applies, annual tuition is MAD 50,400. - Typical trimester billing using the standard pole schedule (40% / 30% / 30%): - French-national rate (MAD 41,100): 1st instalment (40%) = MAD 16,440; 2nd (30%) = MAD 12,330; 3rd (30%) = MAD 12,330. - Other-nationalities rate (MAD 50,400): 1st instalment (40%) = MAD 20,160; 2nd (30%) = MAD 15,120; 3rd (30%) = MAD 15,120. - Élémentaire (CP–CM2): Annual tuition for French-national rate: MAD 40,600. When the higher rate for other nationalities applies, annual tuition is MAD 47,300. - Typical trimester billing using the standard pole schedule (40% / 30% / 30%): - French-national rate (MAD 40,600): 1st instalment (40%) = MAD 16,240; 2nd (30%) = MAD 12,180; 3rd (30%) = MAD 12,180. - Other-nationalities rate (MAD 47,300): 1st instalment (40%) = MAD 18,920; 2nd (30%) = MAD 14,190; 3rd (30%) = MAD 14,190. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed on an annual basis and are commonly collected in three instalments per academic year using the pole's standard schedule: 40% for the first period (September–December), 30% for the second period (January–March) and 30% for the third period (April–June). Specific invoice dates and any possible alternatives (monthly or other instalment plans) are set by the school's accounting office. Families must be up to date with current-year fees to complete re‑registration. - The school treats the enrolment commitment as a financial obligation for the school year; any portion of a trimester already started is normally considered due under standard pole rules. Boarding / internat - Boarding is not applicable for École Ernest Renan (the establishment serves PS through CM2 and provides day services only: class, canteen and garderie). Other costs and recurring charges - Annual re-registration fee: schools in the Casablanca–Mohammedia pole commonly apply an annual re‑registration charge; comparable items in the network have been published in the range of roughly MAD 6,000–6,500 at similar institutions. - Canteen, garderie and périscolaire activities: these services are provided under the school's arrangements and are charged separately (rates vary by service and by number of days). The school's communications list cantine and garderie as managed services. - School supplies, workbooks and excursions: charges for textbooks, outings, certifications and project-based activities are additional and billed as required; lost or damaged school library books are charged (fixed replacement amount shown in the school regulation: MAD 200 per lost/damaged book). Refund and cancellation policy (financial consequences of withdrawal) - The network's standard financial rules apply: re-registration or first-registration fees are generally non‑refundable, and departures during the school year do not automatically trigger full refunds; any refund rules depend on the date of departure (many AEFE poles and associated establishments specify that a departure during the first trimester does not give rise to a refund and that a started trimester is due). Final decisions on refunds and the precise calendar for refunds are set by the school's financial regulation and the accounting service. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods used across the Casablanca–Mohammedia group include: payment by bank card (on site or online), bank transfer, deposit of cash at the school accounting office, and on-request direct debit (prélèvement automatique) arranged with the school's accounting service. Exact modalities (online payment portal, deadlines and bank details) are provided with the invoice and by the school's accounting office. If you need any specific numeric breakdown presented in a different way (for example per-month instalments or family discounts by sibling), the standard pole rules include sibling abatements (discounts) starting at the second/third child and schools commonly publish those abatements and any social-aid / scholarship procedures in their financial regulation.	Fee details Scope and currency All amounts are expressed in Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and apply to the 2026–2027 academic year. Application / Droit de première inscription (DPI) - DPI per pupil (all levels, all nationalities): MAD 30,000. Payable once, in a single payment, before the start of the first year of enrolment; payment validates the registration and is not refundable. - Sibling concession on DPI: 50% reduction for the 2nd child of the same parents; 100% reduction (exemption) from the 3rd child onward. Exemptions may apply to certain locally contracted staff as specified by the groupement. Annual tuition (droits de scolarité) — annual amounts and per-term breakdown Note: tuition levels are set by level of schooling and by declared/justified nationality category (French nationals vs Moroccan and third-country nationals). Tuition is annual; the school issues term invoices and applies the standard quarterly split described below. All amounts are MAD. - Pre-elementary (Préélémentaire) - French nationals: MAD 43,000 per year. Per-term billing (40% / 30% / 30%): Term 1 = MAD 17,200; Term 2 = MAD 12,900; Term 3 = MAD 12,900. - Moroccan & third-country nationals: MAD 53,400 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 21,360; Term 2 = MAD 16,020; Term 3 = MAD 16,020. - Elementary (Élémentaire) - French nationals: MAD 40,800 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 16,320; Term 2 = MAD 12,240; Term 3 = MAD 12,240. - Moroccan & third-country nationals: MAD 50,100 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 20,040; Term 2 = MAD 15,030; Term 3 = MAD 15,030. - Collège - French nationals: MAD 44,500 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 17,800; Term 2 = MAD 13,350; Term 3 = MAD 13,350. - Moroccan & third-country nationals: MAD 54,800 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 21,920; Term 2 = MAD 16,440; Term 3 = MAD 16,440. - Lycée - French nationals: MAD 48,200 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 19,280; Term 2 = MAD 14,460; Term 3 = MAD 14,460. - Moroccan & third-country nationals: MAD 60,700 per year. Per-term billing: Term 1 = MAD 24,280; Term 2 = MAD 18,210; Term 3 = MAD 18,210. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is invoiced and paid by term with the following standard split: 40% due for the first (September–December) term, 30% due for January–March, and 30% due for April–June. Invoices are issued at the start of each term. Tuition becomes due at each term arrival. - DPI (first-registration fee) is due in advance, in a single payment, prior to the start of the school year. - Arrivals or departures during the school year: the month during which the pupil arrives or departs is charged in full on the basis of one-tenth of the annual tuition. No ordinary discount is granted for absences linked to temporary changes (e.g., short-term teacher absence, short pupil absence), although exceptional prorated remissions can be granted in specific cases (e.g., medical absence over 30 consecutive days, certain disability-related arrangements). - Non-payment consequences: the accounting officer conducts amicable reminders, then may suspend acceptance of the pupil in class and, if unpaid at the end of the term, can remove the pupil from the rolls; legal recovery and related costs are charged to the debtor. Failure of a scheduled direct-debit or other échéancier may render the entire balance immediately due. Boarding / Internat - Boarding is not listed as a fee item in the 2026–2027 financial regulations and the school's fee decision documents for families; therefore, no boarding/pension fees are applicable. Other costs and fees - School meals (restauration scolaire): meal plans are charged by trimester; examples of published trimester rates include (illustrative trimester-level amounts): - First-trimester example (2025–2026 communication): 1 meal/week = MAD 450; 2 meals/week = MAD 855; 3 meals/week = MAD 1,260; 4 meals/week = MAD 1,620. - Second-trimester example (2025–2026 communication): 1 meal/week = MAD 495; 2 meals/week = MAD 990; 3 meals/week = MAD 1,440; 4 meals/week = MAD 1,845. Meal payments are handled via the school's appointed catering application. - School supplies, textbooks, examination fees, uniform and transport: these items are typically additional to the annual tuition and billed or requested separately; specific amounts for textbooks, uniforms or transport are not listed in the 2026–2027 financial regulation document and are charged as appropriate (where applicable) to families. The financial regulation does state that manuals, supplies and other ancillary fees are managed as separate items and that families remain responsible for such charges when imposed. Refunds and exceptional adjustments - DPI is not refundable. - For tuition, the regulation provides that the month started is due in case of departure; exceptional remissions may be granted in defined cases (medical absence over 30 consecutive days, pupils in situation of handicap assisted by an auxiliary, or if the pupil is not accepted for reasons related to unpaid amounts). Overpayments resulting from subsequent award of bourses (scholarships) are either refunded or credited against amounts due for the current school year. Fee payment methods and operational details - Authorized payment methods include: cheque payable to the Agent comptable of Lycée Lyautey, card payment on site or online, direct debit (on request), cash deposit, or bank transfer to the account of the Trésor Public. Transfers in euros are valued at the official chancellerie exchange rate on the date of valorisation of the school account. In cases of payment incidents the accounting officer may require certified cheque, cash, or online card payment and may cancel a direct-debit arrangement after any rejected collection. Administrative notes on exemptions and bourses - Where applicable, families of French pupils may apply for AEFE school-aid (bourses scolaires); awarded bourses are deducted from the tuition due and any residual family charge must be paid under the same payment terms. Exemptions for certain locally contracted staff are specified in the school's regulations. (End of fees overview.)
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Ernest RENAN School is located in the Oasis district of Casablanca. It welcomes students from PS through CM2 in 29 classes (9 in preschool). The facilities are organized into learning-cycle clusters on a half-hectare site, with three large playgrounds and a sports field. Thanks to its dynamic and caring team, the school offers education through innovative actions that reinforce plurilingualism and intercultural exchange. Lunch services and after-school care are provided by the parent associations, which also offer sports and cultural activities during after-school hours.	Curriculum details The Lycée Lyautey offers three baccalaureate tracks: general, technological, and professional. It features a diverse language program with international sections such as the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) and the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB), including an Arabic-language OIB. A BTS Commerce International is taught through a CNED-AEFE partnership. Languages taught include Arabic, English, German, Spanish, and Latin; options include Visual Arts, Theatre, and Cinema-Audiovisual, with a European section providing English-language management in STMG and English-language History–Geography in ES and L. The campus includes the Nawal El Moutawakel sports complex and a broad program of cultural, solidarity, sustainable development, travel, and performance projects, with the EFE3D sustainability label. The school serves roughly 3,600–3,636 students with about 280–290 teachers. The bac results are strong (about 99% success in 2024–2025), and the Bac opens doors to leading universities such as Paris Sorbonne, Centrale, Polytechnique, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 13 students per teacher (based on about 3,600 students and about 280 teachers).
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Pole brochure lists universities that graduates may access, including Paris Sorbonne, Centrale, Polytechnique, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT, illustrating strong higher-education progression opportunities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented BFI and OIB options provide challenging tracks for high-achieving students; English-taught European sections and a wide range of specialty options support advanced study. There are dedicated orientation activities (e.g., Semaine des Enseignements de Specialité) and a Center for Information and Orientation (CIO) to assist students with post‑baccalaureate planning.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Join the network of French education in Morocco. In Casablanca and Mohammedia, the AEFE direct‑managed pole establishments uphold these values daily. To discover our structures, register for Open Days from January 15 to January 28, 2026. The EFMaroc network counts 44 establishments across Morocco, making it the largest international network in the country, with broad coverage across the territory. Visit the admissions page at EFMaroc to start your registration. Join a dynamic and welcoming educational community and prepare your children for a path of excellence for the world of tomorrow. Admission procedure: All admissions are online only via the EFMaroc platform, starting in January 2026. Families are asked to submit their admission file in digital format according to the modalities indicated by email at the end of the online pre‑registration process; do not mail documents. Inscriptions for 2026‑2027: Inscriptions for admission for the 2026‑2027 school year are open from January 5, 2026 and will close on March 11, 2026. Planning of admission: Download (PDF, 165KB). Key steps: Download (PDF, 692KB). Admission profiles: Download (PDF, 230KB). Contact: École Ernest Renan, 1, rue de la Pie – Oasis, Casablanca – Morocco; +212 522 250 416; [email protected]; [email protected].	Admissions 1. Procedure: All admissions operations are online. Families must submit their admission dossier in digital format according to the modalities indicated by a reply email after the online pre-registration dossier closes. Do not send postal mail. 2. Inscriptions 2026-2027: Inscriptions for admission for the 2026-2027 school year open on January 5, 2026 and close on March 11, 2026. 3. Planning admission: Create a dossier on the EF Maroc platform using the credentials received by email. Fill in the required fields, then upload all supporting documents in PDF format. Print the summary sheet, have both parents sign it, and attach a photo of the child; upload the signed summary and submit the dossier to finalize the registration. Results are communicated by email within 48 hours to confirm the pupil's assignment to one of the AEFE establishments. Dossiers are reviewed by commissions comprising school heads and the SCAC; the establishment reserves the right to revise the proposed assignment in case of irregularities or omissions in the dossier. For admission to be effective, the family must confirm enrollment within 72 hours directly in their personal space. Enrollment is final when all required documents are provided and the first registration fees are paid. For more information, read the notice/procedure on the EF Maroc platform. 4. Key steps for admission 2026-2027: Access the admission platform on efmaroc.org and log in with your credentials. Complete the requested forms and, if needed, create a dossier; print and sign the summary sheet and attach a photo; upload all documents in PDF; click Submit to finalize the application. The platform lists the required documents and any additional documents if applicable. There are three admission routes: Admission, Admission on a School Track (Parcours scolaire), and Priority Admission. Priority categories include children of diplomatic staff and staff from member countries of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and Moroccan returnees who have studied in a French-language school; children arriving in Morocco from an OIF country (other than Morocco) who studied in a French-language school; and other students who can demonstrate two years of complete schooling in the last three years without a level test. Families of students with special educational needs must indicate this in the online form and may need to upload supporting documents (medical opinions or MDPH, specific projects such as PPS/PAP/PPRE, and additional paramedical evaluations). 5. Admission profiles 2026: Siblings enrolled in AEFE schools are given priority based on their academic record and are exempt from interviews for PS to CP, subject to available places and a minimum level defined by the Moroccan Service for French Education. Nationality and prior schooling rules apply, with specific provisions for French nationals, EU residents, Moroccan nationals, and other nationalities based on prior schooling and level assessments. All applicants may be subject to an evaluation of level, and interviews are conducted for certain cases. 6. Admission for students with special educational needs (EBEP): Applicants with special educational needs follow the EBEP pathway with documentation and procedures described in the notices and accompanying materials.
Scholarships	Scholarships The first phase of the scholarship campaign begins Wednesday, December 13, 2023. This first phase concerns families residing in the consular district of the French Consulate General in Casablanca (Casablanca‑Settat and Beni Mellal regions) and first requests (online appointment) and renewals (deposit at reception). Note: obtaining a scholarship for the 2023/2024 year does not automatically renew for the following year. Your file must be deposited and/or completed no later than February 13, 2024. You will find below: the instructions and the information letter to read before filing; the scholarship application form; the list of documents to provide. Download (PDF, 160KB); Download (PDF, 138KB); Download (PDF, 414KB); Download (PDF, 186KB).	Scholarships Scholarship campaign runs from January 15 to February 28, 2025. AEFE opens the official scholarship campaign for the 2025/2026 school year in mid-January 2025 with a digital platform called SCOLAIDE for online applications. Families eligible for AESH can also submit their request through this tool. A paper application option remains open until further notice; dossiers can be sent by mail or deposited at the Consulate's reception; email submissions will not be processed. Specific information on this digital tool will be provided shortly. Note: These new provisions do not modify the obligation to have an appointment for families submitting a first-time scholarship request. For more information: consult the Consulate's pages. Campagne boursière: Dossier submissions to the Scholarships Service of the Consulate General of France, by appointment only. Incomplete dossiers may be accepted at first, and documents can be mailed or delivered to the Consulate, but email submissions are not accepted.
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