Morocco, Casablanca
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Not allowed at EMC include bodysuits; button-down shirts; overalls; jumpsuits; tight pants with zippers or buttons; tights; dresses with buttons at the front or back; and lace-up shoes. Also not allowed are pacifiers; baby bottles; stuffed animals or toys; clothing with Disney or cartoon motifs; jewelry; and unfinished food or drinks.
All meals are prepared in EMC's kitchen by Meriem, the chef, and her two helpers. Meals are composed with fresh seasonal vegetables and proteins (fish, chicken, beef, turkey), slow‑release carbohydrates (cereals, pasta, rice, bread), seasonal fruits, and low fat. Ketchup and chicken nuggets are homemade, and deep frying is avoided. The lunch menu is updated on Mondays.
The school operates a House of Youth campus for 11–19 years. The House of Youth is referenced on the staff page as a distinct team, indicating a house-based grouping and activities.
École Montessori Casablanca (EMC) is an independent Montessori school in Casablanca that blends Maria Montessori's approach with British curriculum, serving learners aged 1 to 18 across campuses: CIL Campus (1–6), Californie Campus (1–11), and House of Youth Campus (11–19). Early Childhood program (1–6) includes Toddler Community and Primary Community, emphasizing Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exploration, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies, with individualized learning, guided discovery, and active parent engagement. Blended Program for 6–11 uses Cosmic Education and aligns with UK National Curriculum benchmarks while retaining Montessori foundations. Progressive Program (11–19) follows a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels options, with core English, Maths and Science, and humanities, wider sciences, and Art and Design/Design Technology, delivered through cross-curricular themes and experiential learning. EMC earned British Schools Overseas accreditation in 2022 and Pearson Edexcel accreditation in 2023. Afterschool activities include Dance, Arabic, Art, Qur'aan, Theatre, and sport such as swimming and rock climbing and wellbeing.