Morocco, Casablanca
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A dress code appropriate to the age of the children and the school is required.
The school meal service is provided by Newrest. Meals are served on compartmentalized trays. Lunch is eaten in a covered area inside the school. The number of places is limited. Supervision during lunchtime is provided by the daycare services of the parent associations; every student enrolled in the meal service must also be enrolled in the daycare. Registration for the meal service is by trimester, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of the trimester: 3 days per week for PS to CP (and for non-M Moroccan students on the Arabic language track, 3 hours of Arabic); 4 days per week for Moroccan students from CE1 to CM2 (5 hours of Arabic). Registration for the canteen is via connect-eat.newrest.eu/ecole-ernest-renan.
The school is part of the AEFE network and is managed directly by AEFE as part of the Casablanca-Mohammedia Pole.
Ernest Renan School is a French international school in Casablanca's Oasis district, serving students from PS through CM2 in 29 classes (9 in kindergarten). It is affiliated with the AEFE network and follows the French curriculum, with a strong emphasis on multilingualism and intercultural exchange. The campus covers about half a hectare and is organized into learning pods by cycles, featuring three large playgrounds and a dedicated outdoor plateau for physical education. Meals and after-school care are provided by parent associations, which also offer sports and cultural activities after class. A dynamic, caring staff supports student development and uses innovative teaching methods to strengthen languages and cultural awareness. Arabic language is central, taught across cycles 1–3, and Arabic Language Day celebrations include singing, theatre, poetry contests, and calligraphy. The school council provides governance, with parent elections and published minutes, helping foster a close-knit, multilingual learning community. It welcomes families from abroad seeking integration.