Keywords: Ministry of National Education


His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s New Education Minister Takes Office in Morocco

Morocco’s education sector is entering a new phase of leadership following the handover of responsibilities between Nabil Benabdallah, the newly appointed Minister of National Education, Preschool Education, Vocational Training and Skills, and his predecessor, Mohamed Saad Berrada, during a ceremony......

Morocco Announces 2026-2027 School Holiday Calendar as October Break Approaches

Moroccan students are preparing for their first scheduled school break of the 2026-2027 academic year, with an eight-day holiday set to begin on October 18, according to the calendar issued by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The timetable covers primary education, lower and......

School absenteeism: Morocco orders stricter use of Massar attendance data

Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has called for tighter monitoring of student attendance after identifying shortcomings in the recording of absences since the beginning of the current school year. The directive, addressed to regional education and training academies,......

Morocco’s 2026 baccalaureate success rate reaches 81.6% after retake session

Morocco’s national baccalaureate results for 2026 have improved significantly following the completion of the retake session, with the overall success rate reaching 81.6%, according to figures released by the Ministry of National Education. A total of 337,192 candidates obtained their high school......

DigiSchool advances inclusive and innovative digital education in Morocco

The DigiSchool initiative, launched by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in partnership with Huawei Morocco, reached a major milestone in 2025, reinforcing its strategic role in the digital transformation of Morocco’s education sector. The program has successfully engaged......

Ministry of Education seeks retired teachers' assistance for student support program

The Ministry of National Education has reached out to associations of retired teachers to participate in a newly expanded support initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes in schools and preparatory institutions affiliated with the "leadership" program. In an announcement on its official......

Morocco intensifies school-based measles prevention with new vaccination drive

A comprehensive measles vaccination initiative has launched across Moroccan schools as health authorities take decisive steps to protect students from the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has partnered with the Ministry of National Education to implement a coordinated......

Morocco's educators plan mass demonstration amid stalled reforms

Teachers across Morocco will gather for a major protest on February 1 outside Rabat's Ministry of National Education, as tensions escalate over what unions describe as unfulfilled government commitments. The upcoming demonstration stems from mounting frustration over several key issues, including......

Morocco Expands Preschool Access with Over 24,000 New Classes for 2024-2025

In a landmark move toward improving early childhood education, the Moroccan Preschool Foundation (FMPS) has unveiled a major expansion, adding over 24,000 new preschool classes across the country for the 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative will extend educational opportunities to an additional 380,000......