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Rabat – Morocco officially opened the 2025/2026 school year today, with approximately 8.27 million students returning to classrooms across the country.
This includes over 7 million students in public schools, supported by more than 299,000 teachers working in 12,441 institutions, including nearly 7,000 schools in rural areas.
The start of the year comes amid a continued expansion of schools and educational programs aimed at improving access and quality for all students.
The number of new students entering public primary education reached around 730,000, marking a 7.4% increase from last year. The current school year also saw the opening of 169 new institutions, including 72 in rural areas and six community schools.
Authorities added 2,461 classrooms and 15 new boarding facilities in rural regions. Early childhood education received significant attention, with over 2,500 new classrooms accommodating nearly 985,375 children, of whom 663,000 are enrolled in public programs, representing 67% of all preschool-aged children.
Around 2,500 educators received foundational training, while nearly 13,800 participated in ongoing professional development.
The “Leading Schools” initiative continues to shape Morocco’s education reform. At the primary level, 4,626 schools now participate, an increase of 2,000 schools from last year, serving nearly two million students and supported by 75,000 teachers, including 32,000 additional staff.
Middle schools under the initiative number 786, up 554 from last year, accommodating 677,586 students with 23,716 teachers. The ministry has equipped participating schools with necessary resources to ensure proper learning conditions and support teacher effectiveness.
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Language education expanded, with more primary schools offering Amazigh instruction and English now taught at all middle school levels.
To combat school dropouts, the ministry opened 60 new “Second Chance” centers, raising total enrollment to 35,000 students.
Governance measures also advanced, including a new ministry structure, performance contracts focused on education reform, and the generalization of the “Integrated School Project” to improve school management and learning outcomes.
Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada conducted field visits to several schools. At Mahmoud Darwish Primary School in Sidi Hajjaj Oued Hassar, he observed students in classrooms, reviewed resources, and attended extracurricular activities supporting academic and personal growth.
At Ibn Sina Middle School, he assessed the implementation of the “Leading Schools” program, toured classrooms and facilities, and met with staff to discuss ways to enhance teaching quality.
The final visit took place at Taha Hussein Secondary School, where the Minister reviewed the academic offerings and facilities, stressing the importance of creating an environment that ensures equal learning opportunities for all students.
Minister Berrada described the visits as an opportunity to verify that preparations for the school year met required standards. Measures included a central committee to monitor enrollment, address challenges, and facilitate communication with parents, ensuring students began the year under optimal conditions.
