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Taught languages English, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 26
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
École Française Internationale de Casablanca (EFI Casablanca) is a French international school serving nursery through high school in Morocco. The school delivers the official French Ministry of Education program and prepares students to pass brevet and French baccalaureate. EFI operates two International Sections—American and Arabic—within its curriculum and promotes a tri-lingual education in French, English and Arabic, with daily language immersion. To broaden access for non-Francophone families, the Passerelle program offers accelerated French as a Foreign Language (FLE) for early years or accelerated English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for those needing English to follow the 50-50 French-English curriculum. The campuses are located on Casa-Anfa, with primary facilities at 12,500 m2 and secondary at 18,500 m2, including nursery, primary, middle and high school spaces, as well as scientific and cultural facilities and sports areas. EFI is part of Odyssey Education Group network and runs an after-school program and EFI MUN.
École Française Internationale de Casablanca has 1,845 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in French, English, Arabic.
Location
EFI Casablanca is located at 129 Boulevard de l'Aéropostale, at the corner with Boulevard Omar Al Khayyam, in the Casa-Anfa district of Casablanca, Morocco. The primary campus serves from preschool through CM2, while a separate secondary campus opened in March 2024 for collège and lycée, near Anfa Park. The two campuses sit in the heart of the Casa-Anfa international district, close to amenities and major transport links.
Stages
Kindergarten through high school (maternelle through lycée), with a dedicated primary campus for younger pupils and a secondary campus for older pupils.
Type
French international school with two International Sections (American and Arabic).
Country affiliation
Morocco
School day structure
The administration and secretariat operate 08:45–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (Wednesday 08:45–13:00). Maternelle hours run in the morning with a midday break; élémentaire runs 08:30–12:00 and 13:30–16:30; two short recesses and a 1–1.5 hour lunch break are scheduled. Collège hours are 07:45–17:00 and Lycée hours are 07:45–18:00, with after‑school care and ancillary services available as noted.
Bus service
Transport is provided by ALPI SCHOOL with 32-seat buses dedicated to EFI Casablanca. Primary transport is door-to-door, while secondary transport uses fixed pickup points. There are two runs daily (morning and afternoon). Current circuits include Circuit 1 (Dar Bouazza, Route d'Azemmour, Bd Sidi Abderrahmane, EFI), Circuit 2 (Bouskoura, Sidi Maârouf, Laymoune, EFI), Circuit 3 (Anfa, Racine, Maârif, Beauséjour, EFI), Circuit 4 (Californie, Taddart, Oasis, Riviera, EFI). Fees: 1050 MAD/month for Dar Bouazza or Bouskoura, 800 MAD/month for Casablanca residents.
Fees
Annual tuition at École Française Internationale de Casablanca ranges from MAD 59,000 to MAD 104,000 for 2026/27.
School fees (2025–2026)
First-time registration fee - A one-time first-time registration fee is required in the student's first year of enrolment: MAD 45,000. - In cases of siblings, a 50% reduction on the first-time registration fee is awarded for the third child and beyond. - The first-time registration fee is non‑refundable.
Annual tuition fees (by level) — full year and per term - Preschool (Pre‑Kindergarten 3 to Kindergarten): MAD 52,500 per year — MAD 17,500 per term. - Elementary (1st to 5th grade): MAD 58,000 per year — MAD 19,333.33 per term. - Middle School (6th to 9th grade): MAD 68,000 per year — MAD 22,666.67 per term. - High School (10th to 12th grade): MAD 69,000 per year — MAD 23,000 per term.
Program and option supplements - American BFI option and BFI trilingual option supplement: MAD 5,000 (supplement). - “Passerelle” (foundation/accelerated language support) program fees: - Primaire – Niveau 1: MAD 70,000 per year — MAD 23,333.33 per term. - Primaire – Niveau 2: MAD 74,000 per year — MAD 24,666.67 per term. - Collège (Passerelle collège): MAD 78,000 per year — MAD 26,000 per term. - Families receive a tuition reduction of 20% for the 3rd child (applies to the 3rd child only).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed and must be paid in three termly instalments. - The first‑time registration fee is payable within the first week following the admission notification in order to confirm enrolment. - The annual re‑registration fee (see below) is due during February each school year to secure the place for the next year.
Annual re‑registration fee - Annual re‑registration fee: MAD 6,500. - The re‑registration fee must be paid in February each year and is non‑refundable.
School catering (meals) - The school provides a catering service (provider: Newrest). - Unit price per meal: MAD 45 for preschool, elementary and middle‑school pupils. - School meals are billed on a trimester basis as a forfait and invoiced at the same time as tuition.
School transport - Transport service is provided by ALPI SCHOOL. - Monthly transport rates (examples): MAD 1,050 per month for Dar Bouazza or Bouskoura; MAD 800 per month for Casablanca. - Transport payment is collected at the start of each trimester and must be paid before the 10th of the relevant month.
Uniforms and school supplies - Wearing the school uniform is mandatory. Parents may order uniforms online through the school's EduKa portal or purchase on campus at the school's Uniform spaces (primary and secondary). - Uniform purchase is separate from tuition; specific uniform item prices are provided at the Uniform ordering point (EduKa or on-campus uniform shops).
Other ancillary costs - Optional or additional services (typically charged separately) include: after‑school activities / after‑school club, holiday & summer camps, and any paid extracurricular activities. - Fees for optional activities and camps are charged in addition to tuition and are communicated when enrolling for those services.
Refund information - The first‑time registration fee is non‑refundable. - The annual re‑registration fee is non‑refundable.
Fee payment options and online payment service - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, cheque, and payment by bank card. - An online payment portal is available that accepts card payments (the school's payment platform redirects to an online card payment provider). - Registration procedures specify that the first‑time registration fee may be paid by cheque (to the named payee), bank transfer or by card.
How charges are applied in practice (summary of timings) - First‑time registration fee: payable within one week of admission notification to confirm the place. - Tuition: invoiced and payable in three termly instalments. - Re‑registration fee: payable in February to secure the next year's place. - Catering: invoiced each trimester as a forfait alongside the tuition invoice. - Transport: monthly rate, invoiced/collected at the start of each trimester (payment due before the 10th).
Academics
École Française Internationale de Casablanca teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Complete French Curriculum: EFI welcomes students from nursery (3 years old) and delivers the official program of the French Ministry of Education and prepares students to pass the brevet and the French baccalaureate. International Language Certifications: The EFI academic curriculum is supplemented by a language program guiding students toward trilingualism (French, English, Arabic) and leads them to prepare, as of the end of primary, the main international language certifications (Cambridge, IELTS, DELE, HSK, CIMA). A gateway program for non Francophone students: The Passerelle program is designed for two categories of students: non French-speaking students educated in a foreign educational system will take accelerated courses in FLE (French as a Foreign Language), starting in Grande Section; students who do not have the necessary English skills to follow the 50-50 French-English curriculum will take accelerated EFL (English as a Foreign Language) courses to bring them up to speed in English, starting in first grade.
Exam Results
Assessment of Learning Outcomes: From September 8 to October 10, elementary students, as well as those in 6ème, 4ème and 2nde, took part in the learning assessments conducted across the entire network of French schools in Morocco. These evaluations measure student progress, adjust teaching practices, and provide each student with the conditions needed to reach their full potential. During the previous session, elementary students stood out: in 75% of the assessed competencies, EFI Casablanca students scored above the average of French schools in Morocco.
Higher Education Progression
Orientation: The school conducted orientation activities including conferences for families, information meetings with students, and individual interviews to clarify and support orientation projects. The school also hosted events about CPGE (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles) to help lycée students understand pathways to Grandes Écoles.
Gifted and Talented
Valuing all forms of talent and stimulating creativity.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
EFI Casablanca supports social and emotional development through True human training and personal development. It emphasizes intellectual and social skills based on essential values of openness and respect for others, with programs dedicated to health, citizenship, culture, and sustainable development. The school fosters autonomy, discipline, coexistence of freedoms, and community through citizenship education. Class representative elections and student council meetings enable student leadership, while civic instruction and visits to Moroccan and French public institutions build civic understanding. Debates inspired by Model United Nations and humanitarian projects with UNESCO networks deepen global awareness. A wide range of cultural, athletic, and social activities supports personal growth and social engagement.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
EFI Casablanca provides individualized support and specific teaching methods to ensure that every student is happy, fulfilled, and successful. Special arrangements for temporary difficulties include tutoring, leveled groups, and overtime to support learners as needed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French is the main language of instruction. English is an international language that is essential in the professional world and a valuable asset for students who master it. English and Arabic are taught daily from kindergarten through primary school to ensure swift and continuous progress in both languages. Reading and writing in English begin after mastery of French, generally by the end of first grade, with English transferred to English quickly. From 1st to 5th grade, English instruction is reinforced with theme-based programs and co‑teaching sessions. By the end of primary school, all students reach a level of English that enables use as a work and communication tool, with language certifications prepared every three years (3rd grade, 6th grade, 9th grade).
Mental Wellbeing
A path towards health and wellbeing describes the infirmary-led health education program. The program focuses on personal hygiene, nutritional balance, promoting physical and athletic activities, addictive behavior prevention, building social ties within the community, and bullying awareness and prevention. Student health reports and check-ups support ongoing wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Submit the application file through the efmaroc platform. For the 2026–2027 school year, registrations via SCAC run January 5–March 11, 2026; expatriate families relocating to Casablanca may register year‑round, subject to availability. The Pre‑Kindergarten admission is managed directly by EFI based on the application file and evaluation interviews with the parents and child. The application file must include a completed application form, a copy of the child's passport or birth certificate translated into French, a copy of the family record book or equivalent, copies of the parents' CINs or residence cards, a 1000 dirham administrative fee, and submission of documents to EFI Casablanca at 129, Boulevard de l'Aéropostale, Angle Boulevard Omar Al Khayyam, Casa Anfa – 20000 Casablanca, Maroc; EFI offers a trilingual education.
Scholarships
The school notes that students of French nationality are eligible for a school grant from the French state, depending on parental income.
FAQs
What curriculum does École Française Internationale de Casablanca follow?
Complete French Curriculum: EFI welcomes students from nursery (3 years old) and delivers the official program of the French Ministry of Education and prepares students to pass the brevet and the French baccalaureate.
What age range does École Française Internationale de Casablanca cater to?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18. Kindergarten through high school (maternelle through lycée), with a dedicated primary campus for younger pupils and a secondary campus for older pupils..
What are the tuition fees at École Française Internationale de Casablanca?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately RM59,000 to RM104,000. **School fees (2025–2026)**
**First-time registration fee**
- A one-time first-time registration fee is required in the student's first year of enrolment: MAD 45,000.
- In cases of siblings, a 50%
Where is École Française Internationale de Casablanca located?
EFI Casablanca is located at 129 Boulevard de l'Aéropostale, at the corner with Boulevard Omar Al Khayyam, in the Casa-Anfa district of Casablanca, Morocco. The primary campus serves from preschool through CM2, while a separate secondary campus opened in March 2024 for collège and lycée, near Anfa P
What are the school hours at École Française Internationale de Casablanca?
The administration and secretariat operate 08:45–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (Wednesday 08:45–13:00). Maternelle hours run in the morning with a midday break; élémentaire runs 08:30–12:00 and 13:30–16:30; two short recesses and a 1–1.5 hour lunch break are scheduled. Collège hours are 07:45–17:00 and Lycé
Does École Française Internationale de Casablanca provide additional learning support?
EFI Casablanca provides individualized support and specific teaching methods to ensure that every student is happy, fulfilled, and successful. Special arrangements for temporary difficulties include tutoring, leveled groups, and overtime to support learners as needed.
Is there a school bus service?
Transport is provided by ALPI SCHOOL with 32-seat buses dedicated to EFI Casablanca. Primary transport is door-to-door, while secondary transport uses fixed pickup points. There are two runs daily (morning and afternoon). Current circuits include Circuit 1 (Dar Bouazza, Route d'Azemmour, Bd Sidi Abd
What languages are taught at École Française Internationale de Casablanca?
French is the main language of instruction. English and Arabic are taught daily from kindergarten through primary school, with English literacy beginning after mastering French. By the end of primary school, students reach a level of English suitable for work and communication. Arabic is taught as t
Does École Française Internationale de Casablanca offer scholarships?
The school notes that students of French nationality are eligible for a school grant from the French state, depending on parental income.
How do I apply to École Française Internationale de Casablanca?
Step 1. Submit the application file through the efmaroc platform. For the 2026–2027 school year, registrations via SCAC run January 5–March 11, 2026; expatriate families relocating to Casablanca may register year‑round, subject to availability. The Pre‑Kindergarten admission is managed directly by E
How many students attend École Française Internationale de Casablanca?
The school has approximately 1845 students.
What sports facilities are available?
EFI Casablanca campuses include sports facilities. The school offers a rich program of sports activities, exchanges and educational stays as part of its extracurricular offerings. After School Club includes Football, Yoga, and Gymnastics.
What wellbeing support does École Française Internationale de Casablanca provide?
EFI Casablanca supports social and emotional development through True human training and personal development. It emphasizes intellectual and social skills based on essential values of openness and respect for others, with programs dedicated to health, citizenship, culture, and sustainable developme
Does École Française Internationale de Casablanca offer English language support?
French is the main language of instruction. English is an international language that is essential in the professional world and a valuable asset for students who master it. English and Arabic are taught daily from kindergarten through primary school to ensure swift and continuous progress in both l
What extracurricular activities are available?
Visual Arts and Theater in English and French are available as part of the After School Club. Students explore visual arts and perform theatre in multiple languages, fostering creativity. These activities support personal expression and imaginative thinking.
