Rabat – Up to 426,000 school candidates will take the baccalaureate exams this year, an increase of 18% compared to last year, according to a statement by the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports Chakib Benmoussa in the House of Representatives on Monday.
In percentage terms, 58% of candidates this year follow scientific courses, 41% follow literary and “traditional” (based on Arabic and Islamic studies) courses, and 1% are enrolled in professional courses.
Of the highschool graduates, 43% follow international courses and 10% study in private establishments. In addition, the number of candidates who studied at home reached 132,000, down by 34% compared to last year.
To ensure the smooth running of the exams, the Minister indicated that more than 800 subjects are prepared for the two sessions of the exams (ordinary and make-up sessions), some of which have been optimized for people with disabilities.
Moreover, over 1,700 examination centers will be mobilized across Morocco through the Regional Academies of Education and Training (AREF).
The minister added that his department is exercising all its means to support the students in order to pass their exams, while also making sure to fight academic dishonesty.
Benmoussa also highlighted that this year’s baccalaureate certificates will be secured with electronic signatures, and will also provide digital services that certificate holders will be able to use in the future.
This year, the baccalaureate exam in Morocco is set to take place between June 6-10. The exams qualify students to enroll in higher education institutions to complete their studies.
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