Morocco, Casablanca
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The EMC Montessori Program for ages 1 to 6 fosters independence, curiosity, and a love for lifelong learning. The curriculum covers Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exploration, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies, with an emphasis on hands‑on learning and global awareness. It supports Individualised Learning and Guided Discovery, with teachers acting as guides to nurture each child's pace and interests. EMC is accredited by British Schools Overseas in 2022, aligning with UK curriculum benchmarks, and the program is structured into Toddler Community (1–3 years) and Primary Community (3–6 years).
Arts and Design and Design Technology are offered for older students as part of the upper secondary curriculum. Film Studies is available as an extracurricular activity for older learners. Creativity is integrated through cross‑curricular themes and opportunities to explore artistic practices within the program.
Cultural Studies cover geography, history, science, art, and music, with hands‑on projects that foster global awareness and cultural understanding. The language curriculum develops foundational literacy through phonetic materials, storytelling, reading, and writing. In the Progressive Program, Languages appear as clubs and cross‑curricular exploration, strengthening language skills in context.
Older students participate in a range of social and hobby clubs, including The Great Debaters, Chess Club, The Business Room, Film Studies, Languages, Robotics, Boot Camp, and Cooking. The Progressive Program emphasizes experiential learning and cross‑curricular themes that connect academics with real‑world activities. A healthy, active lifestyle is supported by a sports program that includes swimming and rock climbing.
Leadership and entrepreneurial skills are developed through clubs such as The Great Debaters and The Business Room. The Progressive Program includes Entrepreneurship as a cross‑curricular theme, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning. Students collaborate on projects that cultivate leadership, teamwork, and professional skills across disciplines.
The motto 'a healthy mind resides in a healthy body' guides the sports program, which comprises both conventional and unconventional activities, from swimming to rock climbing. The program emphasizes physical wellbeing, resilience, and teamwork as part of a balanced lifestyle.
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.