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Morocco, Rabat
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Admission to a French-education establishment in Morocco is open to all students regardless of nationality or prior schooling, subject to available places and after submitting an online application on efmaroc.org. There are two primary pathways: (1) admission based on the candidate's academic parcours (with an order that depends on place availability) and (2) admission granted after an entrance test for certain levels; online dossier submission is still required. The admission decision is made by commissions, and offers are communicated to families by email after the commissions. To be effective, the family must confirm the enrollment within 72 hours directly with the assigned establishment. If the deadline is missed, the admission offer is forfeited. It is possible that for some levels or establishments there may be no places available. The number of places allocated through entrance tests (for MS to CP) or through the parcours-based route (CE1 to seconde) is very limited, so families should plan alternative schooling options in a timely manner. The dossier must be submitted online, and admission is based on the available places at the time of processing. For all admissions, a Droit de première inscription (DPI) is due at enrollment, in addition to the annual tuition, and tuition is payable in three installments. Non-payment can lead to automatic exclusion. Scholarships are available for eligible students, and information about payment terms and potential reductions may apply depending on local arrangements. In the case of families seeking to understand financial support, AEFE scholarships may be available to French nationals enrolled in EGD, OSUI, PARTNER, or AIU establishments; inquiries should be directed to the relevant school or the French Consulate. (Source material reflects the 2021–2022 admissions framework.)
French-nationality children may receive AEFE school scholarships, whether they are enrolled in EGD, OSUI, PARTNER establishments or AIU; information should be sought from the school or the Consulate General of France in the place of residence.
Lycée Descartes is a French international school in Rabat that follows the French national curriculum and participates in the AEFE network. The school offers education from 6th grade through CPGE, with five languages studied and a strong emphasis on language pathways. The campus hosts a multicultural and multilingual community representing about 20 nationalities, creating a rich learning environment rooted in tolerance and curiosity. Students prepare for higher education around the world, supported by a curriculum that includes collège, lycée général, lycée professionnel, and enseignement technologique tracks. Facilities include a health service, a high-quality library, and a demi-pension. Student life is active through the Maison des Lycéens and a dynamic sports association. Artistic and cultural education is integrated, with arts plastiques, theatre, and Cinéma Audio-Visuel, plus Education Artistique et Culturel pathways. The school also offers European language sections, Parcours Avenir, Parcours Citoyen, and Parcours Artistique et Culturel, connected to AEFE network.
