Morocco, Rabat
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Multicultural and plurilingual community with 20 nationalities. Respect, tolerance, and dialogue between cultures are the pillars of the educational project, with a focus on preventing all forms of violence and discrimination. Well-being and safe coexistence are central to the school project, with a health service providing a welcoming space to listen to students and support their well-being. A school psychologist supports students as needed and a welfare cell coordinates monitoring with educational staff; students can receive individual appointments. Students are actively engaged in school life through structures such as a Maison des Lycéens and a dynamic sports association, and ongoing efforts address harassment and promote well-being. [Source: turn3view0, turn9view0, turn10view0]
The school's mission is to ensure excellence for all and guarantee the success of each student in a caring, safe and inclusive environment. The school is explicitly inclusive. There is support for pupils in situations of disability. The health service provides educational actions to promote health and well-being and address learning challenges. A school psychologist supports families and students and, upon request, can provide individual sessions. [Source: turn9view0, turn4view0, turn4view2]
In addition to French, students can strengthen their mastery of Arabic, English, Spanish or German. Certifications are prepared for language proficiency, including IELTS (International English Language Testing System) delivered by the British Council and DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) delivered by the Instituto Cervantes. The school offers an English European section (Section Européenne Anglais) from secondary through to terminale, with English-language content and additional opportunities in English. Three language pathways are available in lycée and beyond, including English-focused tracks. [Source: turn7view0]
The infirmary is a welcoming, confidential space where students can express themselves; it is staffed by three nurses and a doctor who provide care, first aid, and health education. The health service participates in the integration and schooling of students with medical problems or learning difficulties and the nurses lead health education activities on nutrition, hygiene, prevention of addictive behaviors, screen time management, and well-being. A school psychologist provides insights into difficulties and can refer families to health professionals, with the possibility of individual appointments. The health service is open Monday to Friday 8:15-18:00, Wednesday 8:15-17:00, and Saturday 8:15-12:15. [Source: turn9view0]
The school's mission is to ensure educational excellence for all and guarantee the success of each student in a caring, safe and inclusive environment. The school has a plan for preventing violence, harassment and discrimination. The health service, the school psychologist, and a safeguarding cell coordinate follow-up and monitoring with teachers and leadership. Anti-harassment initiatives and activities are part of the school's preventive framework, including student engagement projects on harassment and safe school culture. [Source: turn9view0, turn10view0]
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.