Keywords: Education Sector


Morocco Expects More Than 70,000 Civil Servants to Retire by 2030

Morocco is preparing for a major transition in its public administration, with 70,266 civil servants expected to reach the legal retirement age between 2026 and 2030. The projected departures are outlined in the human resources report accompanying the draft 2027 Finance Bill and highlight the growing......

Morocco Pays More Than 6,800 Pensions to Newly Retired Education Workers

More than 6,800 newly retired employees of Morocco’s National Education sector have received their retirement pensions following an operation carried out by the Caisse marocaine des retraites (CMR), ensuring that beneficiaries could transition into retirement without a break in income. The pension......

World Teachers’ Day: Morocco’s CDT Calls for Better Working Conditions and Stronger Professional Rights

As the world marks World Teachers’ Day on October 5, Morocco’s National Education Union, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has renewed its call for concrete measures to improve the professional, social and economic conditions of education workers. In a statement......

French university platform hack exposes data of nearly 800,000 users

A major cybersecurity breach in France has exposed the personal data of approximately 774,000 students and former students, according to the National Center for University and School Services (Cnous). The compromised information originated from a government platform used to schedule appointments for......

Teachers' Strike in Morocco: A Call for Justice

The national education sector in Morocco is set to face further disruptions as the National Coordination of "Cellule 10" teachers has announced a two-day nationwide strike on April 10 and 11. This action will be accompanied by a sit-in outside the Ministry of National Education in Rabat. This......

Morocco's University Enrollment Soars to 1.3 Million as Medical Education Debate Intensifies

Morocco's higher education sector is experiencing significant growth, with university enrollment reaching 1.3 million students for the 2024-2025 academic year, a 5.9% increase from the previous year. Higher Education Minister Abdellatif Miraoui revealed these figures during a recent Chamber of Representatives......

Moroccan Education Ministry Strengthens Ties with Private Sector to Elevate Educational Standards

In a significant move to bolster the quality of education in Morocco, Minister of National Education Chakib Benmoussa recently convened a high-level meeting with key figures from the private education sector. The gathering, held at the ministry’s central office, aimed to rejuvenate the collaboration......

The Quest for Academic Excellence: Casablanca-Settat Brevet Exams Commence Amidst Aspirations

The region of Casablanca-Settat was enveloped in a serene atmosphere as the highly anticipated Brevet exams for obtaining the secondary cycle certificate commenced on Monday, July 1st. Examination centers buzzed with the attentive presence of anxious parents, their eyes fixed on the gates, eagerly awaiting......

Harnessing the Potential: AI in Higher Education from a Moroccan Lens

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, transcending boundaries and reshaping the essence of learning. A recent study titled "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Research and Higher Education in Morocco," conducted......