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	''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level and template by by [[Graham Clarke]] of [[Sero]] and [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''		''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level and template by by [[Graham Clarke]] of [[Sero]] and [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

	''For entities in Morocco see [[:Category:Morocco]]'		''For entities in Morocco see [[:Category:Morocco]]''

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	''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. ~~Education information updated~~ to [[VISCED]] level by by [[Graham Clarke]] of [[Sero]] and [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''		''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level and template by by [[Graham Clarke]] of [[Sero]] and [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

	''For entities in Morocco see [[:Category:Morocco]]'		''For entities in Morocco see [[:Category:Morocco]]'

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			''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Education information updated to [[VISCED]] level by by [[Graham Clarke]] of [[Sero]] and [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

			''For entities in Morocco see [[:Category:Morocco]]'


	== Partners situated in Morocco ==		== Partners situated in Morocco ==

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	Most Moroccans practice Sunni Islam and are of Arabized Berber and Berber stock. Arab-Berber comprise about 99.1% of the Moroccan population.		Most Moroccans practice Sunni Islam and are of Arabized Berber and Berber stock. Arab-Berber comprise about 99.1% of the Moroccan population.

	== Morocco ~~education policy~~ ==		== Education in Morocco ==

	Education in Morocco is free and compulsory through primary school (age 15). Nevertheless, many children – particularly girls in rural areas – still do not attend school. The country's illiteracy rate has been stuck at around 50% for some years, but reaches as high as 90% among girls in rural regions.		Education in Morocco is free and compulsory through primary school (age 15). Nevertheless, many children – particularly girls in rural areas – still do not attend school. The country's illiteracy rate has been stuck at around 50% for some years, but reaches as high as 90% among girls in rural regions.
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	The government has taken several reforms to improve the access of education and reduce regional differences in the provision of education. The King announced the period between 1999–2009 years as the “Education Decade”. During this time the government’s reform initiative focused on five main themes to facilitate the role of knowledge in economic development; the key themes were education, governance, private sector development, e-commerce and access. Also with the help of World Bank and other multilateral agencies Morocco has succeeded to improve the basic education system.		The government has taken several reforms to improve the access of education and reduce regional differences in the provision of education. The King announced the period between 1999–2009 years as the “Education Decade”. During this time the government’s reform initiative focused on five main themes to facilitate the role of knowledge in economic development; the key themes were education, governance, private sector development, e-commerce and access. Also with the help of World Bank and other multilateral agencies Morocco has succeeded to improve the basic education system.

	~~== Morocco education system ==~~
	In Morocco the education system offers the following three tracks:		In Morocco the education system offers the following three tracks:

	# The Modern track, which is the continuation of the French system		# The Modern track, which is the continuation of the French system
	# Original track, which is the Koranic teachings		# Original track, which is the Koranic teachings
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	The education system in Morocco is composed of pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Government efforts to increase the availability of education services have led to increased access at all levels of education. Morocco’s education system consists of 6 years of primary, 3 years of lower-middle / intermediate school, 3 years of upper secondary, and a tertiary education. The education system in Morocco is under the purview of the Ministry of National Education (MNE) and Ministry of Higher Education and Executive Training. The Ministry of National Education decentralized its functions to regional levels created in 1999 when 72 provinces were subsumed into 16 regional administrative units. Then the responsibility of the provision of education services has been slowly devolving to the regional level. This decentralization process will ensure that education programs are responsive to regional needs and the budget is administered locally. Each region has a Regional Academy for Education and Training and a regional director who is senior to provincial delegates within the region. The regional academies will also be responsible for developing 30 percent of the curriculum so that it is locally relevant. The central level of the MNE continues to manage the other 70 percent. Also the Delegations are charged with providing services for education in their regions.		The education system in Morocco is composed of pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Government efforts to increase the availability of education services have led to increased access at all levels of education. Morocco’s education system consists of 6 years of primary, 3 years of lower-middle / intermediate school, 3 years of upper secondary, and a tertiary education. The education system in Morocco is under the purview of the Ministry of National Education (MNE) and Ministry of Higher Education and Executive Training. The Ministry of National Education decentralized its functions to regional levels created in 1999 when 72 provinces were subsumed into 16 regional administrative units. Then the responsibility of the provision of education services has been slowly devolving to the regional level. This decentralization process will ensure that education programs are responsive to regional needs and the budget is administered locally. Each region has a Regional Academy for Education and Training and a regional director who is senior to provincial delegates within the region. The regional academies will also be responsible for developing 30 percent of the curriculum so that it is locally relevant. The central level of the MNE continues to manage the other 70 percent. Also the Delegations are charged with providing services for education in their regions.

	== ~~School-level education~~ ==		== Schools in Morocco ==

	'''Pre-primary level''' Pre-primary education is compulsory and available from ages four to six. Private kindergarten institutions are found mainly in the cities and towns, while Koranic preschool is more widespread, teaching reading and writing skills. According to the National Charter, preprimary education is compulsory and available to all children under the age of 6. This level is open to children of ages 4–6 years old. There are two types of pre-primary schools in Morocco: kindergarten and Koranic schools. The kindergarten, which is a private school that provides education mainly in cities and towns; the Koranic schools which prepare children for primary education by helping them develop basic literacy and numeracy skills. Koranic schools have the potential to become a major force in the fight against illiteracy, with approximately 80 percent of all children attending some form of Koranic school for some portion of their school years. In 2007 the gross enrollment rate of pre-primary students in Morocco was about 60 percent, with the GER of males being 69.4 percent and that for females 49.6 percent. The GER for females have been increasing since the past few years and for the males it has been about 69 percent since 2003.		'''Pre-primary level''' Pre-primary education is compulsory and available from ages four to six. Private kindergarten institutions are found mainly in the cities and towns, while Koranic preschool is more widespread, teaching reading and writing skills. According to the National Charter, preprimary education is compulsory and available to all children under the age of 6. This level is open to children of ages 4–6 years old. There are two types of pre-primary schools in Morocco: kindergarten and Koranic schools. The kindergarten, which is a private school that provides education mainly in cities and towns; the Koranic schools which prepare children for primary education by helping them develop basic literacy and numeracy skills. Koranic schools have the potential to become a major force in the fight against illiteracy, with approximately 80 percent of all children attending some form of Koranic school for some portion of their school years. In 2007 the gross enrollment rate of pre-primary students in Morocco was about 60 percent, with the GER of males being 69.4 percent and that for females 49.6 percent. The GER for females have been increasing since the past few years and for the males it has been about 69 percent since 2003.
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	'''Secondary Level''' Secondary education is divided into two sections, starting with the premier cycle d'education secondaire, lasting four years. Those successfully completing the primary cycle advance to either the three-year secondary cycle, deuxième cycle secondaire, or to technical or vocational schools. There are three years of lower-middle school. This type of education is provided through what is referred to as the "College". After 9 years of basic education, students begin upper secondary school and take a 1-year common core curriculum, which is either in arts and science. First year students take arts and or science, mathematics or original education. Second year students take earth and life sciences, physics, agricultural science, technical studies or are in A or B mathematics track.		'''Secondary Level''' Secondary education is divided into two sections, starting with the premier cycle d'education secondaire, lasting four years. Those successfully completing the primary cycle advance to either the three-year secondary cycle, deuxième cycle secondaire, or to technical or vocational schools. There are three years of lower-middle school. This type of education is provided through what is referred to as the "College". After 9 years of basic education, students begin upper secondary school and take a 1-year common core curriculum, which is either in arts and science. First year students take arts and or science, mathematics or original education. Second year students take earth and life sciences, physics, agricultural science, technical studies or are in A or B mathematics track.
	The gross enrollment rate at the secondary level in 2007 was 55.8 percent. But in secondary education the grade repetition and drop-out rates especially remain high. Also the gender parity index for GER for secondary was 0.86 in 2007; it is not better than other Arab countries and reflects considerable disparity in gender enrollment at the secondary level.		The gross enrollment rate at the secondary level in 2007 was 55.8 percent. But in secondary education the grade repetition and drop-out rates especially remain high. Also the gender parity index for GER for secondary was 0.86 in 2007; it is not better than other Arab countries and reflects considerable disparity in gender enrollment at the secondary level.


	== Further and Higher education ==		== Further and Higher education ==
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			== ICT in education initiatives ==

	~~== ICT in education initiatives ==~~
	The King announced the period 1999-2009 as the “education decade.” The		The King announced the period 1999-2009 as the “education decade.” The
	government focused on five key themes that are important for facilitating the role of		government focused on five key themes that are important for facilitating the role of
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	[[The Moroccan Virtual Campus]] launched in 2002 aiming to link the various e-learning projects within Moroccan universities, enabling students to choose their study location and time, and to create greater knowledge access. [http://www.cvm.ac.ma/] [http://zawaya.magharebia.com/en_GB/zawaya/opinion/260]		[[The Moroccan Virtual Campus]] launched in 2002 aiming to link the various e-learning projects within Moroccan universities, enabling students to choose their study location and time, and to create greater knowledge access. [http://www.cvm.ac.ma/] [http://zawaya.magharebia.com/en_GB/zawaya/opinion/260]

	~~========~~

	''The report [http://www.medibtikar.eu/+Development-of-the-E-learning-in+.html Development of the E-Learning in Morocco] gives some useful pointers:''		''The report [http://www.medibtikar.eu/+Development-of-the-E-learning-in+.html Development of the E-Learning in Morocco] gives some useful pointers:''
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	== Lessons learnt ==		== Lessons learnt ==


	== References ==		== References ==


	* The Road Not Traveled: Education Reform in the Middle East and North Africa, 2008, http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTMENA/Resources/EDU_Flagship_Full_ENG.pdf		* The Road Not Traveled: Education Reform in the Middle East and North Africa, 2008, http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTMENA/Resources/EDU_Flagship_Full_ENG.pdf
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	== Education reform ==		== Education reform ==
			Since the late 1980s the Maghreb countries’ governments are partnering with civil society organizations to fight illiteracy. The NGO Programme launched in 1988 delivers literacy to 54% of all learners enrolled in adult literacy programmes. Ministerial and General Programme also focus on various ministries and community to deliver literacy programmes. In-Company programmes cater to the needs of the working population focused on continuous in-company training.
			A comprehensive renovation of the education and training system was developed in a participatory manner in 1998-99, which led to the vision for long-term expansion of this sector in response to the country’s social and economic development requirements.

			Improving the quality of outcomes in the education sector has become a key priority for Morocco’s government. To overcome the challenges faced by the education sector, the Government embarked on a comprehensive reform of the education and training system, with the promulgation of the 1999 National Education and Training Charter (CNEF). The CNEF, with strong national consensus, declared 2000-2009 the decade for education and training, and established education and training as a national priority, second only to territorial integrity. The reform program, as laid out by the CNEF, also received strong support from the donor community. Nevertheless, during the course of implementation, the reform program encountered delays.

			Furthermore, Morocco and other Maghreb countries are now fully committed to eradicate illiteracy. Morocco officially adopted its National Literacy and Non-formal Education Strategy in 2004.An integrated vision of literacy, development and poverty reduction was promoted by National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), launched by the King Mohammed VI in May 2005.
			Also in 2005 the Moroccan government adopted a strategy with the objective of making ICT accessible in all public schools to improve the quality of teaching; infrastructure, teacher training and the development of pedagogical content was also part of this national programme.

			There are a number of donors including USAID and UNICEF that are implementing programs to improve the quality of education at the basic level and to provide training to teachers. The World Bank also provides assistance in infrastructure upgrades for all levels of education and offer skill development trainings and integrated employment creation strategies to various stakeholders. At the request of the Government’s highest authorities, a bold Education Emergency Plan (EEP) was drawn up to catch up on this reform process. The EEP, spanning the period 2009-12, draws on the lessons learned during the last decade. In this context, the Government requested five major donors (European Union (EU), European Investment Bank (EIB), Agence française de développement (AFD), African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank to assist the implementation of the EEP reform agenda.

	== Administration and finance ==		== Administration and finance ==

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ICT in education initiatives

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	== ICT in education initiatives ==		== ICT in education initiatives ==
			The King announced the period 1999-2009 as the “education decade.” The
			government focused on five key themes that are important for facilitating the role of
			knowledge in development and for the effective use of ICTs: education, governance,
			private sector development, e-commerce, and access. These themes formed the basis
			for the national strategy for ICT development and together were called the e-Maroc
			plan.

			As a result of the enabling policy of the government to spread the use of ICT in all
			aspects of life in Morocco, a liberalisation and privatisation policy in the
			telecommunications sector led to the reduction of telecommunications cost and
			resulted in a rise in the number of cyber cafés and access to computers and Internet,
			even in small towns. Currently it is estimated that there are 4.6 million Internet users,
			which represents a 15.2% penetration rate in the population and a 4.5% growth rate
			since 2000.

	=== Virtual initiatives in schools ===		=== Virtual initiatives in schools ===

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School-level education

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	== School-level education ==		== School-level education ==

	'''Pre-primary level''' Pre-primary education is compulsory and available from ages four to six. Private kindergarten institutions are found mainly in the cities and towns, while Koranic preschool is more widespread, teaching reading and writing skills.		'''Pre-primary level''' Pre-primary education is compulsory and available from ages four to six. Private kindergarten institutions are found mainly in the cities and towns, while Koranic preschool is more widespread, teaching reading and writing skills. According to the National Charter, preprimary education is compulsory and available to all children under the age of 6. This level is open to children of ages 4–6 years old. There are two types of pre-primary schools in Morocco: kindergarten and Koranic schools. The kindergarten, which is a private school that provides education mainly in cities and towns; the Koranic schools which prepare children for primary education by helping them develop basic literacy and numeracy skills. Koranic schools have the potential to become a major force in the fight against illiteracy, with approximately 80 percent of all children attending some form of Koranic school for some portion of their school years. In 2007 the gross enrollment rate of pre-primary students in Morocco was about 60 percent, with the GER of males being 69.4 percent and that for females 49.6 percent. The GER for females have been increasing since the past few years and for the males it has been about 69 percent since 2003.

	'''Primary level''' ~~Beginning age seven,~~ primary education ~~lasts~~ for ~~five~~ years ~~until age 12, and is compulsory~~. ~~Progression~~ to ~~secondary school is dependant on passing the~~ Certificate d'~~Etudes Primaries~~.		'''Primary level''' The primary education consists of 6 years for children of ages 6–12 years old. Students are required to pass Certificate d'etudes primaries to be eligible for admission in lower secondary schools.

	'''Secondary Level''' Secondary education is divided into two sections, starting with the premier cycle d'education secondaire, lasting four years. Those successfully completing the primary cycle advance to either the three-year secondary cycle, deuxième cycle secondaire, or to technical or vocational schools.		The gross enrollment rates (GER) at the primary level have been consistently rising in 2000s. In 2007 the total GER at the primary level was 107.4 percent, with 112 percent for males and 101 percent for females. But the Gender parity Index for GER was 0.89, which shows that the issue of gender inequality persists at the primary level. The repetition rate at the primary level is 11.8 percent; the repetition rate for males at the primary level is 13.7 percent and for females it is 9.7 percent and the rates are declining for the past few years for both gender .The dropout rates at the primary level in 2006 was 22 percent. Also dropout rates are higher for girls than boys, with 22 and 21 percent respectively. The dropout rates have been falling since 2003,but the government still needs to step up efforts to lower dropout the rate as it is still very high compared to other Arab countries, such as, Algeria, Oman, Egypt and Tunisia.


			'''Secondary Level''' Secondary education is divided into two sections, starting with the premier cycle d'education secondaire, lasting four years. Those successfully completing the primary cycle advance to either the three-year secondary cycle, deuxième cycle secondaire, or to technical or vocational schools. There are three years of lower-middle school. This type of education is provided through what is referred to as the "College". After 9 years of basic education, students begin upper secondary school and take a 1-year common core curriculum, which is either in arts and science. First year students take arts and or science, mathematics or original education. Second year students take earth and life sciences, physics, agricultural science, technical studies or are in A or B mathematics track.
			The gross enrollment rate at the secondary level in 2007 was 55.8 percent. But in secondary education the grade repetition and drop-out rates especially remain high. Also the gender parity index for GER for secondary was 0.86 in 2007; it is not better than other Arab countries and reflects considerable disparity in gender enrollment at the secondary level.

	== Further and Higher education ==		== Further and Higher education ==

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Morocco education system

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	# Original track, which is the Koranic teachings		# Original track, which is the Koranic teachings
	# The technical track, to have skilled workforce.		# The technical track, to have skilled workforce.

			The education system in Morocco is composed of pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Government efforts to increase the availability of education services have led to increased access at all levels of education. Morocco’s education system consists of 6 years of primary, 3 years of lower-middle / intermediate school, 3 years of upper secondary, and a tertiary education. The education system in Morocco is under the purview of the Ministry of National Education (MNE) and Ministry of Higher Education and Executive Training. The Ministry of National Education decentralized its functions to regional levels created in 1999 when 72 provinces were subsumed into 16 regional administrative units. Then the responsibility of the provision of education services has been slowly devolving to the regional level. This decentralization process will ensure that education programs are responsive to regional needs and the budget is administered locally. Each region has a Regional Academy for Education and Training and a regional director who is senior to provincial delegates within the region. The regional academies will also be responsible for developing 30 percent of the curriculum so that it is locally relevant. The central level of the MNE continues to manage the other 70 percent. Also the Delegations are charged with providing services for education in their regions.

	== School-level education ==		== School-level education ==

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Morocco education policy

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	Since early 2000s the gross enrollment rates have been rising steadily for all levels of education. Completion rates at the primary level have increased from 57.8 in 2004 to 61.7 percent in 2006. Despite this improvement, Morocco’s education system needs to tackle gender disparity at all levels, high dropout and repetition rates especially at primary and secondary levels, and increased pressure on the higher education to absorb the rising number of secondary graduates. Throughout Morocco, female illiteracy rate is higher than men's. They reach 83 percent in rural areas, even 90 percent in some communities.		Since early 2000s the gross enrollment rates have been rising steadily for all levels of education. Completion rates at the primary level have increased from 57.8 in 2004 to 61.7 percent in 2006. Despite this improvement, Morocco’s education system needs to tackle gender disparity at all levels, high dropout and repetition rates especially at primary and secondary levels, and increased pressure on the higher education to absorb the rising number of secondary graduates. Throughout Morocco, female illiteracy rate is higher than men's. They reach 83 percent in rural areas, even 90 percent in some communities.
	Morocco is ranked 130th in Human Development Index (HDI). It has an adult literacy rate of 52 percent in 2004. Although education completion and enrollment rates have improved, the possibility of achieving the MDGs for Morocco is uncertain.		Morocco is ranked 130th in Human Development Index (HDI). It has an adult literacy rate of 52 percent in 2004. Although education completion and enrollment rates have improved, the possibility of achieving the MDGs for Morocco is uncertain.

			The government has taken several reforms to improve the access of education and reduce regional differences in the provision of education. The King announced the period between 1999–2009 years as the “Education Decade”. During this time the government’s reform initiative focused on five main themes to facilitate the role of knowledge in economic development; the key themes were education, governance, private sector development, e-commerce and access. Also with the help of World Bank and other multilateral agencies Morocco has succeeded to improve the basic education system.

	== Morocco education system ==		== Morocco education system ==