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Groupe Scolaire la Résidence

Morocco, Casablanca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Arabic
Fees MAD 72,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 5000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic, English
Typical class size 19
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Groupe Scolaire la Résidence is a private French-Mission international school network with campuses in Casablanca and Bouskoura, serving students from age 2 to 18. The school follows the French National Education programs from kindergarten through terminale, offering two main tracks: the Bac Français International and the Moroccan International Program. The Bac Français International provides full linguistic immersion in English (British), French, and Arabic for students in the international section or Arabic track. The Moroccan International Program promotes bilingual and bicultural development with instruction in French, classical Arabic, and English. Preparatory classes prepare students for entry to French grandes écoles (scientific: MPSI/PCSI/ MPII; economic: ECT/ECG). The group has 11 establishments, HQE-certified facilities, and more than 5,000 students taught by 500+ staff from over 20 nationalities. Campuses include Palais, La Résidence Casa Anfa, and 2 Mars. Extra-curriculars include sports, arts, and community service. A broad range of after-school clubs and transport services.

The Essentials

Groupe Scolaire la Résidence has 5,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in French, Arabic.

Location
Casablanca, Morocco. The main campus is at 85 Av. 2 Mars, Casablanca 20250. GSR also operates La Résidence Casa Anfa (130 Bd de l'Aéropostale, Anfa Clubs) and La Résidence Anfa Bourgogne (14 Bd Driss Slaoui) in Casablanca, as well as Maternelle Palais (32 Rue Omar El Idrissi) and La Résidence Bouskoura in Bouskoura Green Town.

Stages
Kindergarten (Maternelle) 2-5 years (Toute Petite Section from 2 years); Elementary 6-10 years; Middle School 11-14 years; High School 15-18 years; Preparatory classes 18-20 years.

Type
Private French-Mission international school; education aligned with the French Ministry of National Education.

Country affiliation
France (French Ministry of National Education—French Mission)
Diving Deeper

Food Options
During the school year, the school provides a midday dining service with an accompanying program of activities, subject to available spaces. The service is delivered by professionals under the supervision of Groupe Scolaire La Résidence. It provides a high-quality, balanced lunch under the close supervision of the school doctor, with activities conducted in small groups tailored to age.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private institution and operates as part of Groupe Scolaire La Résidence, including La Résidence Mission Française and the La Résidence International Morrocan Program.
Fees

Annual tuition at Groupe Scolaire la Résidence ranges from MAD 72,000 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- Prépas (Classes préparatoires) — droit d'inscription : MAD 15,000. Un montant supplémentaire correspondant au mois de septembre est facturé à l'inscription : MAD 5,700. Le total demandé au moment de la confirmation d'inscription pour les prépas (inscription + mois de septembre) est donc MAD 20,700.

Tuition fees by year group (detailed, per term / per semester)
- Prépas — Première année (filières ECT / ECG / MPSI / MP2I / PCSI) :
- Inscription + mois de septembre : MAD 15,000 + MAD 5,700 (MAD 20,700) due à l'inscription.
- 1er trimestre (oct–déc) : MAD 17,100 (échéance : 30 septembre).
- 2nd trimestre (jan–mars) : MAD 17,000 (échéance : 5 décembre).
- 3e trimestre (avr–juin) : MAD 17,100 (échéance : 5 février).
- Total annuel : MAD 72,000.

- Prépas — Deuxième année (filières ECT2 / ECG2 / MP / MPI / PSI) :
- Inscription + mois de septembre : MAD 15,000 + MAD 5,700 (MAD 20,700) due à l'inscription.
- 1er semestre : MAD 25,650 (échéance : 30 septembre).
- 2nd semestre : MAD 25,650 (échéance : 10 décembre).
- Total annuel : MAD 72,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Échéances usuelles pour les paiements (prépas) : montant d'inscription et le mois de septembre à l'inscription ; premier versement (1er trimestre ou 1er semestre) exigible au 30 septembre ; deuxième échéance au 5 décembre (ou 10 décembre pour semestres) ; troisième échéance au 5 février pour le 3e trimestre.
- Les frais de scolarité sont forfaitaires et annuels. En confirmant l'inscription, la famille s'engage au paiement de la totalité des frais de l'année scolaire. Tout trimestre entamé est dû en entier. Un paiement de la scolarité annuelle effectué avant le 30 septembre ouvre droit à une réduction de 5%. Les droits d'inscription sont non remboursables.

Boarding (internat)
- Internat / pension : non applicable — le Groupe Scolaire La Résidence ne publie pas de tarification d'internat et propose des services de restauration de jour (demi‑pension) sans indication de frais d'internat.

Other costs and fees
- Restauration (cantine / demi‑pension) : service proposé aux élèves pendant la pause méridienne ; tarif variable selon les places et options (montants non publiés dans les documents de tarification disponibles).
- Transport scolaire (bus) : service proposé ; montant facturé séparément (montants non publiés).
- Manuels, fournitures scolaires et matériels pédagogiques : frais et fournitures à prévoir (les pertes/détériorations sont facturées au prix fixé par l'administration).
- Activités extrascolaires, sorties pédagogiques et voyages : ces activités peuvent faire l'objet de facturation supplémentaire selon l'activité et la période (montants non publiés).
- Uniformes : la fourniture d'uniformes est mentionnée comme nécessité pour la vie scolaire ; les coûts d'uniforme ne sont pas publiés dans les grilles tarifaires accessibles.

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Droit d'inscription : non remboursable. Le départ, le désistement ou l'exclusion n'exonèrent pas du paiement intégral des trimestres ou semestres entamés — tout trimestre commencé est dû en entier. L'inscription devient définitive après dépôt des pièces requises et règlement de la part d'inscription précisée.

Fee payment options and administrative instructions
- Modes de paiement acceptés (prépas, modalités indiquées) : chèque, virement bancaire, espèces sur place. Les virements doivent comporter le nom et la filière de l'élève et la preuve de virement doit être envoyée à l'adresse de intendance indiquée par l'établissement. RIB/compte bancaire mentionné pour le campus 2 Mars : RIB 011 780 0000 102100006424 10 (compte indiqué dans le règlement intérieur) ; RIB/compte pour le campus Bouskoura : RIB 021 7800000 027030287255 65 (compte indiqué pour les inscriptions Bouskoura).

Notes importantes (concises, factuelles)
- Les données chiffrées détaillées ci‑dessus concernent les Classes préparatoires (prépas) pour les années publiées dans les règlements intérieurs disponibles. Pour les autres niveaux (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée) les grilles tarifaires chiffrées détaillées pour la rentrée 2026/27 (ou, à défaut, 2025/26) ne figurent pas dans les documents de tarification publiquement accessibles ; les services complémentaires (cantine, transport, activités) sont proposés mais leurs tarifs sont facturés séparément et ne sont pas indiqués au détail dans les documents consultés.

(Je fournis uniquement les informations relatives aux frais et conditions de paiement demandées.)
Academics

Groupe Scolaire la Résidence teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Education follows the French National Education programs from kindergarten through high school. The school offers two main tracks: the Bac Français International and the Moroccan International Program. Bac Français International provides full linguistic immersion in English (British), French, and Arabic for students from the international section or Arabic track. It is available on multiple campuses, including Bouskoura Green Town and 2 Mars. The Moroccan International Program fosters bilingual and bicultural development with instruction in French, classical Arabic, and English, promoting linguistic diversity and cultural identity. Preparatory classes are offered (scientific: MPSI/PCSI/ MPII; economic: ECT/ECG) to prepare for entry to French grandes écoles.

Exam Results
100% of students succeed at the baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression
Preparatory classes prepare students for entrance to French grandes écoles, including pathways to France. 98% of graduates are admitted to engineering schools and 81% to the top 10 business schools; a 'Prépa en France' option is available.

Gifted and Talented
Scientific Preparatory Classes: MPSI/PCSI/ MPII; Economic Preparatory Classes: ECT/ECG.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1982 with the first primary school, Groupe Scolaire La Résidence expanded through the 1980s to additional primaries and a middle school. In 1992 it launched a nursery and high school with science and economics tracks. It opened the engineering preparatory program (MPSI) in 1998 and the Language Center in 1999. The first Moroccan Economic and Commercial Preparatory Classes (ECT) were created in 2000, PCSI prep classes followed in 2002, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) certification was earned in 2002, and in 2007 the school was homologated by the French Ministry of Education for kindergarten through terminale.

Community
Student life is organized through the Student Committees CVC and CVL, and through the College Life Council (Conseil de vie collégienne) and the Lycée Life Council (Conseil de vie lycéenne). These governance bodies meet regularly to discuss and decide on various aspects of school life, including space planning, school events, communication with administration, student well-being, environmental projects, and extracurricular activities. Periscolaire clubs provide extracurricular activities outside class hours across arts, sports, science, music, theatre, cooking and foreign languages, enabling students to explore new interests and develop social, creative, and academic skills. The school organizes and participates in annual orientation fairs; the GSR orientation fair invites notable schools to present paths and opportunities to students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
There are 11 establishments across Casablanca and Bouskoura. The group serves students from age 2 and up, with Maternelle (2-5 years), Elémentaire (6-10 years), Collège (11-14 years), and Lycée (15-18 years). It has over 5,000 students and more than 500 qualified staff from more than 20 nationalities. All establishments are HQE-certified. Campuses include Palais, La Résidence Casa Anfa, and other locations such as Palais and 2 Mars sites in Casablanca.

Sports Facilities
The school operates a football program called Ecole de football La Résidence. It is part of after-school classes and other after-school activities offered by the school.

Academic Facilities
Levels offered include Maternelle (2-5 years), Elémentaire (6-10 years), Collège (11-14 years), and Lycée (15-18 years). The campuses are HQE-certified and serve students from 2 years old. The Palais campuses include a Maternelle at 32 Omar El Idrissi, Casablanca, and Elémentaire/other programs at addresses such as 157 Rue Lahcen Ouidder and 3 Rue al barii Dabbas in Casablanca; La Résidence Casa Anfa is at 130 Bd de l'Aéropostale, Anfa.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Garderie (nursery care with planned activities) is offered at the start and end of the day. A midday meal service with activities is provided under supervision. The school offers a transport service to many areas (Deroua, Berrechid, Dar Bouazza, Mohammadia, Belvédère, Roches Noires, Zenata). After-school classes are available, and there is a football academy (Ecole de football La Résidence) as part of after-school activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Students are encouraged to discover and question the world around them. Through observation, manipulation, and experimentation, learning progresses from the simple to the complex, enabling students to build solid foundational knowledge. This active approach fosters deep understanding and the practical application of ideas.

Arts & Creative
REVEAL ME offers a broad arts and creative program. It includes dance with Hip-Hop, Street Dance, and Afro Dance in partnership with TEMPS DANCE; weekly theatre workshops in collaboration with CrEd International; LEGO & ROBOTICS workshops; and other creative activities that cultivate artistic expression, technical skill, and teamwork.

Cultural & Language
From kindergarten to high school, your child can develop skills in French, classical Arabic and English.

Social & Hobbies
An after-school club is an extracurricular activity offered to students outside school hours. It is a space where students can pursue interests and passions while developing new skills and engaging in enriching activities. Periscolaire clubs cover activities in areas such as arts, sport, sciences, music, theatre, cooking, and foreign languages.

Community & Service
Student life bodies (CVL and Inter-CVL) give students a voice in school life and drive student-led initiatives. The school conducts community activities, including a donation drive for earthquake victims in Haouz and campaigns to raise awareness about bullying. There are also citizenship programs and visits to human-rights institutions to promote civic engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is fostered through student committees (CVC, CVL) and the Inter-CVL Morocco network, which give lyce9e students a platform to contribute to school governance and to lead projects across the network.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The REVEAL ME program includes wellness and athletic activities such as swimming (with Swim England methodology) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA. It also features dance (Hip-Hop, Street Dance, Afro Dance) and football in collaboration with RAC Football Club. Mindfulness for Education strengthens concentration, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic, French, and English are core languages taught at GSR. English is taught from early grades and is among the three most spoken languages. The school also offers Spanish and German. The CLR (Centre de Langues La Résidence) provides language training across multiple languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual pathway from kindergarten through collège. The lycée offers a French-Mission section track. The program emphasizes mastery of languages across the curriculum, including Arabic, French, and English.

Immersion Programs
Immersion is provided through the bilingual pathway from kindergarten to collège and the French-Mission track in lycée. English is introduced from Moyenne Section as part of the French program, alongside Arabic and French. The school promotes intercultural openness through national and international exchanges. The Centre de Langues La Résidence (CLR) supports language learning with additional offerings such as Spanish and German.
Admissions

Scholarships
France Excellence Major: A prestigious scholarship; three GSR students have obtained it. Merit scholarships are available to CPGE students; Mehdi TAI obtained a merit scholarship as a CPGE student.
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