Rabat – Chakib Benmoussa, Morocco’s Minister of National Education, convened a meeting in Rabat on Monday with representatives from the private education sector to reinvigorate the existing commission between the ministry and private educational institutions.
According to a ministry statement, the meeting took place at the ministry’s central office and was attended by prominent figures.
The attendees included the President of the Alliance of Private Education in Morocco, the President of the Union of Private Education and Training in Morocco, the President of the National Organization of Private Education and Training Institutions, and the Vice-President of the Federation of Private Education, affiliated with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises.
The meeting was also attended by the ministry’s Secretary General and a key team of officials from relevant and concerned departments.
During the meeting, private education sector representatives affirmed their dedication to ensuring a successful start to the 2024-2025 school year and enhancing their educational services in line with the ministry’s reforms.
Benmoussa underlined the integral role of the private education sector within Morocco’s educational system.
He affirmed that the ministry is actively working to regulate and support this sector to bolster its performance and educational effectiveness.
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The minister reiterated the importance of the standard contract that governs the relationship between students’ families and private schools.
In 2023, private schools received a draft standard contract proposed by the Ministry of National Education to regulate their relationship with parents.
A key reference document, this contract puts students’ interests first and safeguards the rights of all parties involved. Its primary aim is to ensure that students’ educational progress remains uninterrupted by conflicts between involved parties.
An updated version of the contract will be rolled out at the beginning of the upcoming school year, supported by a ministerial note to ensure its objectives are achieved, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Benmoussa urged representatives of the private education sector to refrain from raising tuition fees or imposing additional financial burdens on parents and guardians.
Benmoussa revealed that his department has been working on proposals to enhance the draft law on school education, which is currently under review and has been developed in partnership with private education sector representatives.
The minister also spotlighted positive results from collaborative efforts with these institutions, paving the way for a strategic agreement on strengthening cooperation, boosting investments, streamlining procedures, improving governance, and effectively managing trained personnel to drive classroom innovations.
This agreement is also anticipated to advance the development of educational programs within the private sector.
In a bid to enhance private education, Morocco has introduced its Amazigh language training program to private schools.
This expansion is part of the Ministry of National Education’s broader strategy to progressively incorporate Amazigh language instruction into primary school curriculums. The move aligns with national efforts to officially recognize and formalize Amazigh’s status within the educational system.
