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Morocco, Rabat
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The school provides a demi-pension (half-board) service with two dining spaces, one for collège and one for lycée. These spaces are managed by an external contractor as a self-service; all dishes are prepared on site. A canteen committee ensures nutritional balance. The meal hours are: collège 12:00–13:00 and 13:00–14:00; lycée service runs from 12:00 to 14:00.
Two dining spaces are available, operated as a self-service with meals prepared on site. A weekly menu is available, and a nutrition committee ensures balanced meals. Snack tariffs for collège and lycée are published.
The school has a Maison des Lycéens (MDL), a student‑led association that runs more than 20 clubs and organizes events such as the Noël Market, Saint Valentin, and Prom. SPOT is a central space for activities and MDL coordinates clubs and projects.
The school is part of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad) and is integrated into the Rabat Kenitra Pole, a group of seven schools under the administrative and financial responsibility of Lycée Descartes.
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.
