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Morocco Pre School Structure

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Preprimary education has been made compulsory and available to all children under the age of 6. It is open to children of ages 4 to 6 years. Preprimary education is offered at kindergarten schools and Quranic (Koranic) schools. Moroccan preschools provide basic education that allows students to develop their social skills and prepare for primary school. Early years education enables children to acquire mental and cognitive skills and abilities that ensure smooth access to learning and success in formal school.

Pre-primary education

  • Ages                            : 4-6 years
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Primary Languages: Arabic
  • Admission Term: Beginning of the term
  • School types: kindergarten schools, Quranic (Koranic) schools

Pre-primary education focuses on the holistic development of children in a variety of areas namely language development, numbers, writing, drawing, play, living, and working together, to mention but a few.

Examples of International Pre-Schools in Morocco

Open Sky International Morocco

This is an international tri-lingual school located in Casablanca. The school offers education in three different classes that are adapted to the age and the level of the students, namely the Toddler class (Toute Petite Section), Nursery and Reception classes (Petite Section and Moyenne Section), and Year 1(Grande Section).

Pre-school section

  • Established:
  • Address: Rue Rostand, OASIS, Casablanca, Maroc. (H977+7W Casablanca, Maroc)
  • Ages: 2-6 years
  • Classes: Toddler class, Nursery and Reception, and Year 1 class
  • Language of instruction: English, French, Arabic
  • Type: pre-school
  • Next Enrolment: September 2021

Curriculum- Open Sky International Morocco pre-school focuses on the development of early communication skills in listening, understanding, and speaking. The curriculum focuses on the students’ cognitive, emotional and social development, and supporting them with the development of physical and motor skills. students learn pre-writing and pre-reading skills, and the concepts of early mathematics such as shapes, colors, and numbers, and the fundamental skills necessary for better integration into formal education and the future. The curriculum targets both academic excellence and children’s personal development. The children are taught through purposeful and imaginative play, Songs, rhymes, and games in different languages. These are used to help develop cognitive understanding and language, engage children and provide opportunities for the development of motor skills.

Why Open Sky International Morocco?

  • It is a trilingual school and upon completion, students will have command in 3 different languages.
  • The school offers the highest levels of teaching and learning
  • It has a World perspective- pupils are prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly competitive, and multicultural world
  • Students achieve personal development and fulfillment
  • It is an open school without a selection

International School of Morocco

This is a British international school located in Casablanca. The school bases its education on 5 main pillars including to  Inspire Next Generation Learners, Cultivate Learning, Nurture Global Citizens, Collaborate Professionally, and Create Community. The school aims to create a learning environment that fosters enthusiasm for learning, creating, and innovation, Inspire students to be innovative and independent, and that allow students to understand that the choices we make have a global impact . The school offers the Early Years Foundation Stage for children aged 2 to 5.

Foundation Stage

  • address: 3 Impasse Jules Gros, Oasis, Casablanca, Morocco
  • ages: 2-5
  • Primary Language: English
  • Admission term: throughout the year

Accreditation: Council of British International Schools (COBIS), British Schools Overseas (BSO)

Classes in the Early Years program are divided into  Discovery and Nursery for 2 to 4 years olds, and the Reception class for 4 to 5 years olds. The school engages children in a bright, stimulating, and interactive learning environment, that enables them to develop and enhance their skills and understanding. The school offers holistic learning experiences that integrate socio-emotional, physical, and cognitive development in the following areas:

Socio-Emotional/Physical- physical development, personal social and emotional development, communication, and language.

Cognitive/ academic- literacy, mathematics, global themes, expressive arts.

The Early Years learning environment focuses on learning in an interactive, fun, and physical manner with practical Activities that are child-led and inquiry-based.  Children are taught through

  • Playing and Exploring - engagement
  • Active Learning – manipulating their environment
  • Creative Learning - critical thinking and creative expression

 

The British International School of Casablanca

This is a British international school that prepares its students to be confident citizens and leaders in tomorrow’s world - constantly curious, pioneering, and changing. The school offers the Early Years Foundation Stage from Nursery to Reception. The school offers an academically challenging, holistic educational program based on the Cambridge curriculum for students aged 3 to 18 years.

Early years Section

  • Address: P3020 Route Sidi Messoud 20000 Casablanca, Morocco
  • Ages: 3-5
  • Duration of study: 2 years
  • Primary Language: English
  • Opening hours: 9 am to 3 pm

Learning at the school is focused on each child's individual needs, and on the whole child's development including such elements as building confidence, self-esteem, tolerance, and patience, as well as key social skills.

Curriculum- There are various learning areas and areas of development that shape educational programs in early years education. These ignite the children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and build their capacity to learn, form relationships, and thrive. These areas include:

  • Communication and language
  • Physical development
  • Personal, social, and emotional development
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the world
  • Expressive arts and design

 

Prospective students-parents of prospective students must complete the Admission Forms and submit them along with the following documents:

  • an Admission Form
  • Four passport photos
  • Copy of birth certificate and passport
  • Copy of Parent’s ID and passport
  • Medical Forms
  • Vision Check
  • Audiogram
  • Data Protection Form
  • Early Years Foundation Stage Questionnaire (for Nursery and Reception)
  • School Records for the last two years, or School Certificate for Early Years Foundation Stage applicants
  • a Recommendation Form

Extracurricular activities- the Early Years British curriculum offers a wide variety of play-based activities, opportunities, and experiences for students, including music, art, cooking, sports, and off-campus trips.

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