Morocco, Rabat
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Ecole André Chénier is an elementary school in Rabat, welcoming students from maternelle through CM2 (ages 3 to 11). It belongs to the AEFE network and is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, ensuring alignment with French programs and values. The school is part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub led by Lycée Descartes, offering students an opening to the world. Instruction is delivered in French with pathways in English and Arabic, supporting language development from early years. PEAC, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, is embedded in the curriculum to foster creativity, cultural understanding and interdisciplinarity through languages and digital media. The campus provides on-site health services, a school dining program and after-school care, along with a dynamic sports association and a range of extracurricular activities. With six decades of history, André Chénier blends educational tradition with a caring community focused on each pupil's success.
Ecole André Chénier has 563 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French.
The school is located in the Hassan district in Rabat, Morocco. It sits at 32, Boulevard Lyazidi in Rabat's Hassan neighborhood. The school forms part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub, overseen by Lycée Descartes. It is a French primary school in the AEFE network.
Kindergarten through CM2 (maternelle au CM2).
French primary school in Rabat within the AEFE network. It is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research.
Inclusive education. It prioritizes diverse learners and supports inclusion across the curriculum.
AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Annual tuition at Ecole André Chénier ranges from up to MAD 77,700 for 2026/27.
Ecole André Chénier teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
The school is a French education institution approved by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It delivers an education aligned with the French programs, objectives, and core values of the French education system. The school welcomes students from kindergarten through CM2. It is part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub led by Lycée Descartes. It emphasizes multilingual learning through language pathways and cultivates a multilingual and multicultural environment at the heart of its educational project. PEAC (Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle) is part of the school's educational pathways.
Exam results are excellent with more than 98.9% success in baccalaureate examinations in 2021. The DNB results exceed 99% in 2021. The site also notes excellent academic results.
Graduates go on to higher education in diverse fields. Notable alumni include Pierre Hackett (Bachelor of Business / MBA). Leah Steven holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Victor Hansen holds a Bachelor of Information Technology.
1. The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It provides education in accordance with the programs, the pedagogical objectives, and the core values of the French education system. The school welcomes children of all nationalities from Petite Section (PS) through CM2.
2. For the 2025/2026 academic year, enrollment is open. Registration is online. Enrollment is exclusively online. Enrollment is conducted via the EFM platform through the official enrollment portal.
3. To enroll, submit your application by accessing the enrollment portal. The site provides the option "Inscrivez votre enfant dès maintenant" meaning "Enroll your child now". Enter via the link "Accéder au portail d'inscription" to begin the online registration process. The enrollment portal is the avenue to join the school community.
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