MOROCCO
A Guide to Its Educational System and
Advice for the Admission and Placement of
Students Educated in Morocco
Kathleen Trayte Freeman
International Consultants of Delaware
February 2010
My first experience with the Moroccan educational system occurred when I was a Peace Corps volunteer
in Morocco in the early 1980s. I taught English at Lycée Hassan Ad-Dakhil in Guercif, a very small town
on the main east-west highway about 100 kilometers west of the Algerian border. At that time, Morocco
was still in the process of Arabization of the curriculum, and the Ministry of Education had just begun to
develop a textbook for English classes at the lycée level. Because there was no textbook available, my
roommate and I spent every night creating lesson plans and writing out exercises on large pieces of
paper because we were restricted to one stencil per year for mimeographs. I still have the “copy books”
for which one student in each class was responsible every week so that the lessons taught were
available for students who were absent or needed extra review.
Today, Arabization of the curriculum is complete, and English textbooks have been developed and are in
use in all three years of the lycée. Peace Corps volunteers no longer teach at lycées, but rather at
teacher training schools where they prepare future teachers of English.
I want to thank the Pioneer Fund and its committee: Rebecca Dixon, Leo Sweeney, and Christine Kerlin,
for giving me the opportunity to re-explore my knowledge of the Moroccan educational system. I give
particular thanks to Fouzia El-Azari of the AMIDEAST office in Rabat and to Chris Bramwell at
AMIDEAST’s office in Washington, D.C. Fouzia answered numerous questions, found websites,
recruited her niece to do the Arabic translations in the glossary, and reviewed the drafts. Merci
beaucoup and shukron bizef, Fouzia. Many special thanks to Emily Tse for reviewing the drafts and
providing valuable feedback and suggestions.
I also want to thank my friends and colleagues who gave me credential samples:
Emily Tse – International Education Research Foundation
Nancy Katz – Evaluation Service, Inc.
Marjorie Smith and Laurie Cook – University of Denver
This publication is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Mary B. Trayte, R.N. She wasn’t too thrilled
that I accepted the Peace Corps nomination to go to Morocco, but she and my dad came to visit me
there, and both came to love the country as much I do. She would be very proud of this publication as
she was of all the personal and professional accomplishments of her children.
If you encounter mistakes or questions in this publication, please let me know.
Kathleen T. Freeman
Senior Global Assessment Specialist
International Consultants of Delaware
February 2010
kfreeman@icdeval.com
Note: Morocco: A Guide to Its Educational System and Advice for the Admission and Placement of
Students Educated in Morocco is copyrighted and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Educational System
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Language of Instruction
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Pre-School and Primary School
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Lower Secondary School (Collège)
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Upper Secondary School (Lycée)
9
Post-Secondary Educational Options
12
University Programs
14
Classe Préparatoire
15
Licence-Master-Doctor (L-M-D)
16
Engineering Education
19
Teacher Training
20
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
20
French-Arabic-English Glossary
23
List of Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
31
Sample Credentials
46
Resources
50
Admission and Placement Advice
51
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INTRODUCTION
Image from the CIA World Factbook
The Kingdom of Morocco (‫ ا ا‬/ Royaume du Maroc) sits on the northwest corner of the
African continent at the crossroads of Africa and Europe. Separated from Spain by the 14 kilometer-wide
Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is bordered by Algeria to the east, the Western Sahara to the south, the
North Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. The population is 34,859,364.
Ninety-nine percent of the country is Arab or Berber (Amazigh) and there is a very small Jewish
population. Arabic is the official language, but several Berber dialects are also spoken, and French is the
de facto language of business and diplomacy.
Morocco was the first country to recognize the
independence of the United States of America from England.
Human habitation in present-day Morocco can be traced back to 8000 BC. Phoenician traders arrived in
the 8th century BC, and, by 146 BC, the Romans had taken over outposts previously established by the
Carthaginians. In the 7th century AD, the Arab conquest of North Africa was complete and several
Moorish dynasties ruled the area of present-day Morocco. By 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco
and, in 1912, France established a protectorate in the remainder of the country. On March 2, 1956,
Morocco was granted independence from France and from Spain later that year. In the late 1970s,
Morocco annexed the former Spanish Sahara, now known as the Western Sahara, but this annexation
has not been recognized by most countries. A referendum in the Western Sahara on independence from
Morocco has been repeatedly delayed. The current king, Mohammed VI, was crowned on July 30,
1999. He is the grandson of Mohammed V, who was the king when Morocco was granted
independence. King Mohammed VI has made significant improvements in human rights, especially
those for women.
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Administration and Organization
Education in Morocco is administered by the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Training
and Scientific Research (Ministère de l’Education Nationale, de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la
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Formation des Cadres et de la Recherche Scientifique). It sets the curriculum and policy, administers
external examinations, and provides funding for public institutions.
Prior to the arrival of the French in the 19th century, education was limited to madrassas (Koranic
schools) that were only open to boys beginning at age five. These schools focused on memorization of
the Koran. During the French Protectorate, a national educational system was instituted, schools were
opened throughout the country, and girls were eventually permitted to enroll. Morocco still follows, for
the most part, the educational system established by the French. The Ministry of Education introduced
compulsory education in the 1960s, although attendance is not strictly enforced, especially in rural areas.
The literacy rate is 52.3% (39.6% for girls).
In October 1999, the Ministry of Education issued the Charte nationale d’education et de formation
(National Education and Training Charter) which declared that the years 2000-2009 would be the
“Decade of Education”1. According to the Charter, education would be the country’s number one priority
and the educational system would be reformed at all levels. The reformation goals include:
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90% of all children enrolled in primary school by 2005
80% of all children enrolled in collège (lower secondary school) by 2008
60% of all children enrolled in lycée (upper secondary school, including professional, technical
and alternative education) by 2011
40% of all children will earn the baccalauréat (upper secondary school diploma)
Increasing the literacy rate to 80% by 2010 and the complete eradication of illiteracy by 2015
Private Institutions
There are many private schools at the primary and secondary level. There are also many private
institutions at the post-secondary level that offer vocational and technical programs.
The only private university in Morocco is Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane. It was established in 1993
and is an American-style university with English as the language of instruction.
Public Institutions
The majority of public schools at the primary and secondary level are public. There are 14 public
universities in Morocco.
Grading
Morocco uses the French scale of 0-20 with 10 as the lowest passing grade. Grades of 20 are rarely, if
ever, awarded. It is said that only Allah gets a 20, only the King gets a 19; therefore, the highest grade
usually awarded is 18.
As in all countries that have a French-patterned educational system, the concept of a grade of “D” does
not exist in Morocco. However, grades of 8 and 9, which are normally failing grades, may be accepted
as a condoned pass (U.S. grade of “D”) provided the overall grade average for the year (moyenne
général) is 10.0/20.0 or higher. This is at the discretion of the institution’s administrators, and, at the postsecondary level, students may be required to re-take the course in a future term in order to meet the
program requirements.
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http://www.dfc.gov.ma/Reforme/CHARTE.htm#Espace%20Il%20:%20Organisation%20p%C3%A9dagogique
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Grade
Description
Translation
Suggested US Equivalent
16.0-20.0
Très bien
Very good
A
14.0-15.9
Bien
Good
B+
12.0-13.9
Assez bien
Good enough
B
10.0-11.9
Passable
Passing
C
Ajourné
Fail
F
0.0-9.9
Language of Instruction
Moroccan Arabic (Darija), which is spoken by a majority of Moroccans, is a dialect of Classical Arabic
which is the language of the Koran. Moroccan Arabic is not a written language, therefore, Classical
Arabic is the language of instruction at all levels of education. For approximately one-third of Moroccan
students, their first language is one of the three Berber dialects (a language that is not related to Arabic)
which are primarily spoken in the mountain regions and the south.
Primary school is when most students are first exposed to Classical Arabic. French was the sole
language of instruction until the late-1970s to early 1980s, except for religion classes and language
classes, when a movement to “Arabize” the curriculum was introduced. Textbooks were re-written in
Arabic, and Arabic became the language of instruction at both the primary and secondary school level.
Some classes, such as the sciences, are taught in both Arabic and French. English language is
introduced in the first year of upper secondary school (10th year of education), although when the current
educational reforms are complete, English language instruction will begin in the last year of lower
secondary school (9th year of education).
Academic Year
Classes begin in mid-September and officially end on June 30. Students who are in the third year of
upper secondary school (lycée) usually stop going to class 100 days before the baccalauréat
examination to prepare. Elementary and secondary school students who live in rural areas typically
return to school at the end of September so that they can help with the fall harvest and planting.
Students attend classes all day Monday through Thursday and on Friday and Saturday mornings.
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Pre-School (Ecole Préscolaire) and Primary School (Ecole Primaire)
Chart 1 – Pre-School and Primary School
AGE
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11
10
Ecole Primaire
(Primary School)
Cycle
intermédiataire
(Intermediate
Cycle)
9
6 years
8
7
Cycle de base
(Basic Cycle)
6
5
Ecole Préscolaire
(Pre-School)
2 years
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Basic Cycle (Cycle de base)
Each level of education in Morocco is divided into several cycles. The first cycle, Basic Cycle (Cycle de
base), is four years and consists of two years of pre-school and the first two years of primary school.
Pre-school (école préscolaire) is two years beginning at age four and is a designed to prepare students
for primary school through socialization, self-development, ethics, and through the teaching or practical
and artistic subjects. Pre-school is not mandatory, but enrollment is encouraged.
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Primary school (école primaire) is six years beginning at age six and is divided into two cycles: the twoyear Basic Cycle, and the four-year Intermediate Cycle (Cycle Intermédiataire). The objective of primary
school is to prepare students for future studies, including a basic knowledge of Islam, good study habits,
spatial orientation, and techniques of expression. Arabic is the language of instruction, and the French
language is introduced in the third year.
During the Basic Cycle of primary school, students continue the concepts and behaviors introduced in
pre-school, such as socialization, and introduces Classical Arabic as a written and oral language. The
Intermediate Cycle which continues the study of oral and written Classical Arabic, introduces the first
foreign language (usually French) and information technology, and an introduction to the oral aspects of
a second foreign language (usually English).
Upon successful completion of the sixth year, students are awarded a Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental (Certificate of End of Basic Studies) or a Certificat d’Etudes Primaires
(Certificate of Primary Studies).
Chart 2 - Primary School: Hours of Instruction per Week
Year 1
Subject
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Islamic Education
4 hours
3 hours
3 hours
Arabic Language
11 hours
6 hours
6 hours
French Language
----
8 hours
8 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours
1 hour
1.5 hours
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---
---
1.5 hours
Mathematics
5 hours
5 hours
4 hours
Physical Education
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Art and Technical Education
History, Geography, Civics
Science
Recreation
Source: Ministry of National Education
Collegial Cycle (Cycle collégial)
Following the Basic Cycle is the Collegial Cycle (Cycle collégial) which is three years and is offered at
lower secondary schools (collège). The objective of lower secondary school is to develop problemsolving abilities, and to introduce the sciences, geography, history and culture.
At the end of the ninth year, students who have successfully completed the program of studies are
awarded a Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC (Lower Secondary School Certificate). Students
who hold this certificate can continue on to upper secondary school or begin working.
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Chart 3 – Lower Secondary School (Collège): Hours of Instruction per Week
Subject
7th year
8th year
9th year
Arabic Language
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
Islamic Instruction
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Social Studies
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
French
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
Mathematics
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
Natural Sciences
2+ hours
2+ hours
2+ hours
Physical Sciences
2+ hours
2+ hours
2+ hours
Physical Education
1+ hours
1+ hours
1+ hours
Art
1+ hours
1+ hours
1+ hours
Feminine Culture or Introduction
to Technology
2+ hours
2+ hours
2+ hours
Music *
2 hours
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*Optional subject progressively introduced into some lower secondary schools beginning with the 1995-96 academic year
Source: Ministry of National Education
Upper Secondary School
Upper secondary school (Cycle qualificant) is offered at lycées. It is a three-year program that offers
general, traditional, technical, and vocational/professional paths. The first year of all programs is a
common curriculum (tronc commun) which consolidates knowledge taught at the lower secondary school
level, seeks to advance techniques of expression, and introduces research methods. During the first
year, teachers and administration help the student determine the path for the final two years of upper
secondary school.
The Baccalauréat Examination
Upon completion of the third year of upper secondary school, students sit for an external examination
administered by the Département de l’Education Nationale (Department of National Education) that leads
to several types of baccalauréat (baccalaureate) diplomas, depending on the student’s educational path.
The baccalauréat examination tests knowledge in subjects from all 3 years of upper secondary school.
Students are placed into groups, and a jury, made up of teachers in all subjects, reviews the examination
results of each student in the group. The jury may pass a student who has earned a grade of 8 or 9 on a
certain subject or subjects if they feel that the subject was not as significant as other subjects on the
examination.
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The examination assigns a coeficient (coefficient) to each subject test. The coeficient determines the
importance of the subject on the examination; i.e. the higher the coeficient, the higher the importance of
the subject. The coeficient roughly correlates to the credits awarded to courses in U.S. high schools.
Subjects will have a different coeficient depending on the educational path. For example, students in the
literary track will have a higher English coeficient than a student in the scientific track because they have
had more hours of English instruction per week.
General education path
Students in the general education path (l’enseignement général) have the choice of four tracks: scientific,
literary, economic, or social. Upon successful completion of the third year of study, students sit for an
external examination leading to the Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Général (General Education
Baccalaureate).
Traditional education path
The traditional education path (l’enseignement originel) is designed for students who desire an academic
program with an Islamic focus. Upon successful completion of the third year of study, students sit for an
external examination leading to the Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Originel (Islamic Theology
Baccalaureate).
Technical path
The technical path has the goal of preparing students for post-secondary careers through theoretical and
practical instruction. There are six options and each option has several specializations:
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Mechanical
Options:
Sciences and techniques
Mechanical fabrication
Founderies
Electrical
Options:
Electrotechniques
Electronics
Civil
Options:
Design and construction
Studio arts
Graphic arts and industries
Chemistry
Options:
Chemistry
Economics
Options:
Economic sciences
Accounting management techniques
Administrative management techniques
Agriculture
Options:
Agricultural sciences
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Upon completion of a technical path program, students sit for an external examination leading to the
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel (Technical and Professional
Educational Baccalaureate). This baccalauréat does not lead to admission to a university program, but
students can apply for admission to a post-secondary technical program.
Vocational path
The vocational path prepares students for careers. Completion of these programs does not permit
admission to post-secondary educational programs. Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle/CQP
(Certificate of Professional Qualification) is a two-year program following a Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental (Certificate of End of Basic Studies). The Diplôme de Technicien
(Technician Diploma) is a one-year program that requires completion of 11 years of primary and
secondary school.
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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Post-secondary education is offered at 450 public and private institutions including:
• 14 public universities with 80 affiliated institutions
• 1 private university
• 59 public, non-university institutions with programs in the sciences, technology, economics,
law, administration, allied health, and teacher training
• 35 public primary school teacher training schools
• 73 institutions offering technical training to students who hold a Baccalauréat
• 203 private institutions
Eighty-percent of students are enrolled in private post-secondary institutions due to insufficient
government resources in public institutions. Enrollment in private institutions tripled in the period
between 1993 and 2004. Private institutions must be recognized by the appropriate governmental
ministry to operate. Al-Akhawayn University (www.aui.ma), the only private university in Morocco, was
founded in 1993 in Ifrane. It offers American-style programs taught in English that lead to the Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science as well as graduate programs leading to the Master of Science, Master of
Business Administration, and Master of Arts.
Women represent 40-45% of the total enrollment in post-secondary institutions. In some fields, such as
medicine and dentistry, women represent 60% of the total enrollment.
Brevet de Technicien Supérieur/BTS (Higher Technician Diploma)
The Brevet de Technicien Supérieur/BTS (Higher Technician Diploma) is a two-year technical/vocational
program that is offered in lycées and other post-secondary institutions. Admission requires a
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire and sufficient scores on an entrance examination.
Students who have completed one year of scientific or technical study at a university or other postsecondary institution may be admitted to the second year of the program after review by an academic
committee.
Students can complete programs in:
• Industrial product design
• Production
• Office-Secretary
• Electromechanics (automated systems)
• Industrial electronics
• Electronic maintenance
• Building
• Accounting and management
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Chart I: Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Information Engineering (Ecole Normale Supérieure de
l’Enseignement Technique de Rabat) http://www.enset-rabat.ac.ma/btsgi.html
Course
Hours per Week
1st Year
2nd Year
Arabic Language
2
2
French Language
2
2
English Language
2
2
Techniques of Expression and Communication
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2
Economic and Legal Environment of Business
2
-----
Mathematics
2
2
Algorithms and Data and Programming Structures
4
2
Architecture and Microprocessors
3
2
System Exploitation
2
2
Networks and Teleinformatics
3
-----
Multimedia and Software Engineering
4
2
Database Management Systems
2
-----
Information Maintenance
2
-----
Information Analysis
2
-----
Information Network Administration & Engineering
-----
3
End of Study Project
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Business Internship
1 month
6 weeks
University Programs
University-level programs are offered at 14 public universities, one private university, and many public
and private écoles (schools) and other institutions. Admission requires a baccalauréat or a diploma
deemed to be equivalent; some programs of study, such as medicine and allied health, require a special
entrance examination (concours) for admission.
Prior to the introduction of educational reforms in the 2003-04 academic year (see below), first-level
university studies were divided into two, two-year cycles. The first cycle was a two-year program that led
to the Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes Littéraires/CUEL (University Certificate of Literary Studies), the
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES (University Certificate of Scientific Studies), the
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes de Droit/CUED (University Certificate of Law Studies), or the
Certificat Universitaire de d’Etudes Economiques/CUEE (University Certificate of Economics
Studies). These certificate programs were phased out in the 2003-04 academic year.
The second cycle was a two-year program that lead to the Licence (Licentiate) for students in nonscience subjects, and the Maîtrise ès-Sciences (Master in Sciences), the Maîtrise ès-Sciences
Specialisées (Master in Specialized Sciences), or the Maîtrise ès Sciences et Techniques/MST
(Master in Sciences and Techniques) for students in the sciences. The last Licence and Maîtrise
diplomas were awarded in the 2005-06 academic year. Admission to these programs required a
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes Littéraires/CUEL (University Certificate of Literary Studies), the Certificat
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Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES (University Certificate of Scientific Studies), the Certificat
Universitaire d’Etudes de Droit/CUED (University Certificate of Law Studies), or the Certificat
Universitaire de d’Etudes Economiques/CUEE (University Certificate of Economics Studies) and, in
some cases, an entrance examination.
The third cycle was divided into two parts. The first part of the cycle was a one to two-year program
leading to the Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieurs Approndondies/DESA (Diploma of Advanced Higher
Studies), the two-year Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures/DES (Diploma of Higher Studies), and the twoyear Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées/DESS (Diploma of Higher Specialized Studies).
Admission to the DESA and DESS programs required a Licentiate awarded after 4 years of study or a
Maîtrise. The DES required a Diplôme d’Architecte (Diploma of Architect) or a Diplôme d’Ingénieur
d’Etat (State Engineer Diploma) for admission. All of these programs required theoretical coursework,
individual research, and defense of a thesis.
The second part of the third cycle was a three to five-year program leading to the Doctorat (Doctorate).
Admission to the program required a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures/DES (Diploma of Higher Studies) or
a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieurs Approndondies/DESA (Diploma of Advanced Higher Studies). The
program required advanced research and defense of a dissertation.
Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie/DUT (University Diploma of Technology)
Two-year, applied science and technology programs are offered at schools (école) affiliated with
universities, and lead to the Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie/DUT (University Diploma of
Technology). Admission to a DUT program requires a baccalauréat or a diploma deemed equivalent.
The first year of the program has a common curriculum for students in all majors, and introduces both
theory and practical study. The second year of the program is devoted to more advanced study in the
major, an internship in industry, and a final paper.
Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles (Preparatory Classes for Higher Schools)
The grandes écoles (higher schools) are public and private schools that offer specialized study in
business, engineering, and other fields. Admission to these schools is highly-competitive and requires
an admission examination. Students can enter a grande école program directly after a baccalauréat
program or after completion of a two-year classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles/classe prépas
(preparatory class for higher schools) program.
Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles programs are offered at lycées. No diploma or certificate is
awarded upon completion of the program. Upon completion of the program, students sit for a grande
école admission examination (concours). Students who are successful on the concours are admitted to
the third year of the grande école program. Students who are not admitted to a grande école after
completion of a classe préparatoire can continue their studies in a licence program.
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Chart II: Weekly Hours of Study – Preparatory Class for Business Higher School
Number of Hours per Week
Class
st
1 Year
2nd Year
Mathematics
6
5
Management Information
2
2
French and General Culture
6
6
Arabic
2
2
English
3
3
Economics
3
3
Management Techniques
5
6
Management
2
2
Law
2
2
TOTAL
31
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Chart III: Weekly Hours of Study – Preparatory Class for Engineering Higher School
Number of Hours per Week
Class
st
1 Year
2nd Year
Directed
Mathematics
10
2
Physics
5
1
Chemistry
1
Industrial Sciences
1
Personal Project
Practical
Directed
10
2
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Computer Science
Arabic Culture and
Translation
French
1
2
2
4
3
English
2
2
Physical Education & Sports
2
2
TOTAL
27
6
Practical
3
1
26
6
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Licence-Master-Doctor (L-M-D) System
Like many countries with educational systems based on the French model, Morocco has adopted the
Licence-Master-Doctor (L-M-D) system which France implemented at the post-secondary level.
Beginning with the 2003-04 academic year, the L-M-D (Licence-Master-Doctorat) system was
implemented in the university system in Morocco. This reform was designed to introduce new
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competencies at each level, a standardized module system throughout each curriculum, and to make
transfer among universities in Morocco, as well as in other countries, easier.
The system is organized as follows:
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Licence (Licentiate) = Baccalauréat + 3 years
Master (Master) = Baccalauréat + 5 years
Doctorat (Doctorate) = Baccalauréat + 8 years
Each academic year at the university level is divided into two, 16-week semesters. Each semester is
divided into three or more academic modules which include required courses for students in all majors,
courses in the major, and elective courses. Each module has a minimum of 75 hours of study, and each
semester includes at least 360 hours of study.
The first level of university studies is three years. The first semester of study is an introduction to
university studies and includes the required courses for students in all areas of study. During the second
semester, students continue with required courses and determine if they will continue in an academic or
professional track for the third and fourth semesters of study.
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General University Studies)
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Professionnelles/DEUP (Diploma of General Professional
Studies)
Students who wish to pursue professional studies continue in the track leading to the Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires Professionnelles/DEUP (Diploma of General Professional Studies) during the third and
fourth semesters. Courses in this track are more professional in nature than academic.
Students who wish to pursue academic studies continue in the track leading to the Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General University Studies) during the third and fourth
semesters. The courses in this track are more in-depth and theoretical in the major than those in the
professional track.
Chart IV: DEUG and DEUP Curriculum Breakdown
Type of Module
Number of Modules
% of Total Modules
Major Courses
8 to 10
50% to 70%
Required Courses for all Majors
3 to 4
15% to 25%
Electives
3 to 4
No more than 30%
Licence Professionnelle (Professional Licentiate)
Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic Studies Licentiate)
Licence Sciences et Techniques (Scientific and Technical Licentiate)
The fifth and sixth semesters of study lead to either the Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic Studies
Licentiate) or the Licence Professionnelle (Professional Licentiate). Admission to a Licence d’Etudes
Fondamentales (Basic Studies Licentiate) program requires a Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General University Studies), and admission to a Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) program requires a Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales/DEUG (Diploma
of General University Studies) or a Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Professionnelles/DEUP (Diploma of
General Professional Studies).
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Both programs require a minimum of 720 hours (6 modules) of general and specialized courses in the
program of study, but the major difference between the two programs is that the Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) includes an internship with a required paper that is 25% of the total hours of
study while the Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic Studies Licentiate) has a final paper that is 1015% of the total hours of study.
As of the 2003-04 academic year, 25 areas of study leading to a Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic
Studies Licentiate) were approved by the Commission Nationale de Coordination de l’Enseignement
Supérieur/CNCES (National Commission on Higher Education Coordination) of the Ministère de
l’Education Nationale, de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Formation des Cadres et de la Recherche
Scientifique (Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Government Training and Scientific
Research):
Sciences and Techniques
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth Sciences
• Life Sciences
Legal, Economic and Management Sciences
• Public Law
• Private Law
• Sharia (Islamic) Law
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Economic and Management Sciences with Economic Sciences focus
• Economic and Management Sciences with Management focu
Human Sciences, Arts and Letters
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Psychology
• History and Civilization
• Geography
• Arab Studies
• French Studies
• English Studies
• Spanish Studies
• Italian Studies
• German Studies
• Islamic Studies
• Ossol Eddine
Master (Master)
Master Spécialisé (Specialized Master)
Master Sciences et Techniques (Scientific and Technical Master)
The second level of university study includes the 4-semester Master (Master), Master Spécialisé
(Specialized Master), and the Master Sciences et Techniques (Scientific and Technical Master).
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The Master (Master) prepares students for doctoral studies. It offers further, high-level, intensive study
in an academic specialty and introduces students to research tools and methods. The program of study
includes three module blocks:
1. The major block which includes modules in general and intensive coursework, and a research
component. This block makes up 70-80% of the program of study.
2. The tools and methodology block which includes modules in applied languages,
communication, management, and new technology. This block makes up 5-10% of the
program of study.
3. The end of studies block includes introduction to research modules leading to defense of a
thesis. This block makes up 20-25% of the program of study.
Admission to a Master program requires a Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic Studies Licentiate) in
the same or a similar program of study proposed for the Master program.
The Master Spécialisé (Specialized Master) prepares students for the workforce with a high-level
qualification. The program of study includes three module blocks:
1. The major block which includes modules in general and intensive coursework, and a research
component. This block makes up 70-80% of the program of study.
2. The tools and methodology block which includes modules in applied languages,
communication, management, and new technology. This block makes up 5-10% of the
program of study.
3. The end of studies block includes an internship in a professional setting. This block makes up
20-25% of the program of study.
Admission to a Master program requires a Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (Basic Studies Licentiate) or
a Licence Professionnelle (Professional Licentiate) in the same or a similar program of study proposed
for the Master program.
Doctor
The third level of university study is a three-year program leading to the Doctor (Doctor). Admission to a
Doctor program requires a Master or a diploma deemed equivalent; some programs may have additional
requirements, such as an admission examination (concours). In some exceptional cases, students who
hold a Master Spécialisé may be admitted to a doctoral program.
After three years of high-level research and successful defense of a dissertation (thèse), students are
awarded the Doctor. As of the writing of this manuscript, no Doctor has yet been awarded under the LM-D system.
ENGINEERING
Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat (State Engineer Diploma)
Engineering programs are offered at grandes écoles (higher schools). There are two levels of
engineering education. The first level is a three-year program leading to the Diplôme d’Ingénieur
(Diploma of Engineer). This program is less theoretical and is designed to prepare student for the
workforce. Admission requires a Baccalauréat and an entrance examination (concours). Students who
hold a two-year, post-secondary diploma such as a Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaire Générales/DEUG or
a Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES (University Certificate of Scientific Studies) are
admitted to the second year of the program.
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The higher level of engineering education is a three-year program leading to the Diplôme d’Ingénieur
d’Etat (State Engineer Diploma). This program has a more theoretical basis and also prepares
students for admission to graduate programs. Admission to this program requires a highly-competitive
entrance examination (concours) and a Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaire Générales/DEUG, Certificat
Universitaire d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES (University Certificate of Scientific Studies), or completion of a
classes preparatories aux grandes écoles program. Student who hold a Maîtrise (Master) can be
admitted to the second year of the program after a transcript review by a faculty committee.
TEACHER TRAINING
Primary school teachers are trained in a one-year program at a centre de formation des instituteurs
(primary school teacher training center). Admission to the program requires a Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General University Studies) and passing an entrance
examination (concours). Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificat
d’Aptitude Professionnelle (Certificate of Professional Ability).
Lower secondary school (college) teachers are trained in a two-year program at a centre pédagogique
regional (regional teacher training school). Admission to the program requires a Baccalauréat, Moroccan
nationality, and passing an entrance examination (concours). Students who have completed a Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General University Studies) or another two-year,
post-secondary program that is deemed comparable, enter the second year of the program. Upon
successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Diplôme de Professeur de Premier
Cycle (Lower Secondary School Teacher Diploma) or a Diplôme de Cycle Pédagogique (Pedagogical
Cycle Diploma).
Upper secondary school (lycée) teachers are trained in a four-year program at an école normale
supérieure/ENS (higher teacher training school). Admission to this program requires a Baccalauréat and
passing an entrance examination (concours). Upon successful completion of the program, students are
awarded a Diplôme de l’Ecole Normale Supérieur (Diploma of the Higher Teacher Training School).
MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Medicine
Programs leading to the Docteur en Médecine (Doctor of Medicine) are seven years. Admission
requires a Baccalauréat and an entrance examination (concours). Post-graduate programs in a medical
or surgical specialty are three to five years, depending on the area of specialty, and lead to the Diplôme
de Specialité Médicale (Diploma of Medical Specialty).
Dentistry
Programs leading to the Docteur en Médecine Dentaire (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are five years, and
require a Baccalauréat and an entrance examination (concours) for admission. Post-graduate programs
in a dental specialty are four years and lead to the Diplôme Nationale d’Odontologie (National Diploma
of Dentistry).
Pharmacy
Programs leading to the Docteur en Pharmacie (Doctor of Pharmacy) are four years, and require a
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales/DEUG and an entrance examination (concours) for
admission.
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Physical Therapy
Programs leading to the Diplôme de l’Ecole Supérieure de Kinésithérapie (Diploma of the Higher
School of Kinesitherapy) are three years, and require a Baccalauréat in any track and an entrance
examination (concours) for admission.
Nursing and Midwifery
Nursing is a 3-year post-secondary program which is offered at an Institut de Formation aux Carriéres de
Santé (Health Careers Training Institute). Admission requires a Baccalauréat in any track and an
entrance examination (concours). Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a
Diplôme d’Infirmièr(e) (Diploma of Nurse) or the Diplôme de Sage-Femme (Diploma of Midwife).
Chart V: General Nursing Curriculum
Program Elements
1st Year
Introduction to Studies and Lecture Methods
Design and Planning of Nursing Care
Professional Ethics of the Nursing Profession
Psychology
Sociology
Communication
Elements of Law
Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology and Parasitology
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Child Care
Semiology
Basic Nursing Care
Laboratory Tests
Medical Pathology
Medical Nursing
Surgical Pathology
Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Pathology
Pediatric Nursing
National Health System
Health Activity Programs
Computer Basics
Terminology
Clinical Experiences:
Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
Basic Urban Nursing Networks
2nd Year
Economics of Health
Theory
40
20
20
24
30
20
40
100
20
40
10
10
24
40
10
25
15
20
15
30
10
50
37
10
60
Hours
Directed
Studies
Practical
10
10
6
10
10
10
10
4
4
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100
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10
10
10
30
TOTAL
40
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80
80
80
80
20
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40
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Nutrition Plans
Medical Pathology
Medical Nursing
Surgical Pathology
Surgical Nursing
Operating Room Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Geriatrics and Geriatric Nursing
Obstetrics
Obstetrical Nursing
Psychiatric Pathology
Psychiatric Nursing
Dental Health Pathology
Dental Health Nursing
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease
Health Program Activities
Health Statistics
Demography
Research Methodology
Clinical Experiences:
Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Operating Room
Basic Urban Nursing Networks
Reference Center
3rd Year
Management Principles
Emergency and Urgent Care
Gynecological Pathology
Gynecological Nursing
Ophthalmologic Pathology
Ophthalmological Nursing
Ear, Nose and Throat Pathology
Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing
Dermatological Pathology
Dermatological Nursing
Population Health Diagnostics and Health
Planning
Health Program Activities
Employment Health
Research
Clinical Experiences:
Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
Recovery Room
10
40
40
40
30
20
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10
20
10
10
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14
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Emergency Room
Gynecology
Obstretrics
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Ear, Nose and Throat
Basic Urban Nursing Networks
Rural Internship
Elective Internship (choice of operationg room, pediatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology
and ENT, urology-nephrology)
40
40
40
40
40
40
160
80
160
http://www.sante.gov.ma/Departements/ifcs/Contact/contact.htm
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French-Arabic-English Glossary
FRENCH
ARABIC
ENGLISH
Admis
‫ل‬
Passed, admitted
Agronomie
‫ ارا‬
Agronomy, agricultural
science
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Failed, failure
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German
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English
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!
Year
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Arabe
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Arabic
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Authentication document
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-
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Baccaulauréat
‫ر‬
Upper secondary school
diploma
Bien
%&.
Good
Bourse
' Scholarship
Brevet
‫دة‬+,
Certificate
Certificat
‫دة‬+,
Certificate
Chimie
‫اء‬
Chemistry
Cinquième
01‫ا‬
Fifth
Classe
&2
Class
Coeficient
$
Coefficient (indicates
importance of class in the
curriculum)
Collège
‫اد‬3‫إ‬
Lower secondary school
Comptabilté
!'
Accounting
Conception
5
Design
Deuxième
67‫ا‬
Second
Diplôme
‫دة‬+,
Diploma
Doctorat
8‫دآ(را‬
Doctorate
Donnée
‫ت‬#$
Data
Donnée de base
Database
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".
Law
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Ecole normale
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Teacher training school
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Primary school
Ecrite
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Written
Education Physique
3‫ا( ا‬
Physical education
Educatif
‫ي‬
Educational
Elève
=
Student
Enseignement
$(‫ا‬
Teaching, education
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‫ر‬C‫إ‬
Examination
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Team
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Institution
Etudes
‫درا!ت‬
Studies
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Student
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‫(ري‬C‫ا‬
Optional, elective
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End of studies
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Française
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French
26
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‫م‬
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‫إدارة‬
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Weekly
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History
Horaire
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Hourly
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Nurse
Informatique
‫ت‬$
Informatics, computer
science
Ingénieur
‫س‬3 +
Engineer
Instituteur(e)
$
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‫م‬
Day
Langue
Language
Licence
‫إزة‬
Licentiate
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Software
Loi
‫ن‬2
Law, legislation
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Q
Upper secondary school
Madame (Mme.)
‫ة‬3!
Mrs.
27
Mademoiselle (Mlle.)
&R
Miss
Maroc
‫اب‬
Morocco
Marocain(e)
6
Moroccan
Maternal
S.
Kindergarten, pre-primary
Mathematiques
‫ت‬L‫ر‬
Mathematics
Mention
3
Indicates level of academic
achievement
Ministre
‫وز‬
Ministry
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2‫أ‬
Less
Mois
+,
Month
Monsieur (M.)
3!
Mister
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Average
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&‫ل ا‬3$
Class average
Né(e)
‫ازداد‬
Born
Niveau
‫&(ى‬
Level
Note
#
Grade
Obtenu
‫ل‬
Awarded, earned
Orale
‫ي‬V,
Oral
Originel
WX‫ا‬
Original (in this case,
Islamic)
28
Outil
‫أداة‬
Tool
Passable
Y!(
Passing
Practique
6
Practical
Première
I‫و‬X‫ا‬
First
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‫ي‬3+(‫ ا‬ZW
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Pré-requis
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Pre-school
Primaire
6?‫ا‬3‫إ‬
Primary
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Private
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‫;وع‬
Project
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Professional
Professeur(e)
‫أ!(ذ‬
Teacher, professor
Promotion
$<‫د‬
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Quatrième
-‫اا‬
Fourth
Recherche
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_ ‫(ف‬$
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Y ‫ول ا‬3
Transcripts, marks sheet
Réseau(x)
,
Network(s)
29
Royaume du Maroc
‫ا ا‬
Kingdom of Morocco
Sage-femme
2
Midwife
Santé
'5‫ا‬
Health
Secondaire
‫ي‬Q
Secondary
Semaine
‫أ!ع‬
Week
Semestre
6!‫ا‬3!
Semester
Spécialisé(e)
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Specialized
Stage
E‫ر‬3
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Supérieure
6
Higher
Technicien
6 Technician
Technique
6 Technical
Terre
‫أرض‬
Earth
Titre
‫ ان‬
Title
Travail
Work
Travaux practiques
6# Practical work, lab
Très
‫ا‬3
Very
Troisième
^7‫ا‬
Third
Université
$
University
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Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
(NOTE: The information below was accurate as of October 2009 and is offered as a general overview of the
institution. Please consult the institution’s website for the most up-to-date information.)
Ecole des Sciences de l’Information
School of Information Sciences
http://www.esi.ac.ma/
BP 6204 Rabat-Instituts, 10100 Rabat
Phone: (212) 37 77 49 04
Fax: (212) 37 77 02 32
Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknès
National School of Agriculture of Meknes
http://www.enameknes.ac.ma/
km. 10, Route Haj Kaddour, B.P. S/40, Meknès, 50001
Phone: (212) 55 30 02 39 / 40 / 41
Fax: (212) 55 30 02 37 / 38
Ecole Nationale d’Architecture
National School of Architecture
BP 6372, Chariaa Allal El Fassi, Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77-52-29
Fax: 212 37 77-52-76
Founded 1980
Ecole Nationale de l’Industrie Minérale
National School of the Mineral Industry
http://www.enim.ac.ma/
Ecole Nationale Forestière d’Ingénieurs
National School of Forestry Engineers
BP 511 Tabriquet, 11000 Salé
Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Hassan II Agronomy and Veterinary Institute
http://www.iav.ac.ma/
BP 6202-Instituts, Rabat, 10101
Tel:: (212) 37 771745/58/59
Fax: (212) 37 778135
Founded 1966
Institut de Formation aux Carrières de Santé de Rabat
Institute for Training in Health Careers of Rabat
http://www.sante.gov.ma/Departements/ifcs/index.htm
Avenue Hassan II, Kilomètre 4.5
Rabat 1000
Tel: 212 37 69 19 69
Fax: 212 37 69 27 96
Institut National d’Administration Sanitaire/INAS
National Institute of Health Administration
http://www.sante.gov.ma/Departements/inas/index.asp
rue Lamfadel Cherkaoui
Madinat Al Irfane, Rabat
Tel: 212 5 37 68 31 62
Fax: 212 5 37 68 31 61
Institut National de Statistique et d’Economie Appliquée
National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics
http://www.insea.ac.ma
Institut National des Sciences de l’Archéologie et du Patrimoine/INSAP
National Institute of Archeology and Cultural Heritage Sciences
Avenue Kennedy, Route des Zaers 10000 Rabat-Soussi
Tel: 212 37 75-09-61
Fax: 212 37 75-08-84
Departments: Anthropology; Archeology and Cultural Heritage; Historical Monuments and Sites; Islamic
Archeology; Museum Studies; Pre-Islamic Archeology; Prehistory; Written Heritage Studies
Founded 1986
Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d’Administration des Entreprises
Higher Institute of Commerce and Business Administration
http://www.iscae.ma/
Km 9.5 Route de Nouasser
BP 8114 Casa - Oasis
Tel: (212) 22 33.54.82 à 85 (poste 271)
Fax: (212) 22.33.54.96/95
Institut Supérieur du Tourisme de Tanger
Higher Institute of Tourism of Tangier
Institut Supérieur de l’Information et de la Communication
Higher Institute of Information and Communication
http://www.isic.ac.ma/
Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi Tétouan
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University Tétouan
http://www.uae.ac.ma
Route de l’Aéroport, Tetouan
Tel: 212 39 99-51-34
Fax: 212 39 97-91-51
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Law (Tangiers campus); Law, Economics and Social Sciences (Tangiers campus);
Science; Science and Technology (Tangiers campus)
Schools: Commerce and Management (Tangiers campus); Translation (Tangiers campus)
Founded 1989
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Université Al-Akhawayn Ifrane (AUI)
Al-Akhawayn University Ifrane
http://www.alakhawayn.ma
BP 104, avenue Hassan II, 53000 Ifrane
Tel: 212 55 86-20-00
Fax: 212 55 56-71-50
Schools: Business Administration; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science and Engineering
Institute: Economic Analysis and Prospective Studies
Centers: Academic Development; Environmental Issues and Regional Development; Executive Education;
Languages
Founded 1995
Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech
Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech
http://www.ucam.ac.ma
BP 511, avenue Prince Abdellah, Marrakech
Tel: 212 44 43-48-13
Fax: 212 44 43-44-94
Faculties: Arts and Humanities (Marrakech and Beni Mellal campuses); Law, Economics and Social Sciences;
Medicine and Pharmacy; Science (Semlalia campus); Science and Technology (Marrakech and Beni Mellal
campuses)
Schools: Applied Sciences; Technology (Safi campus)
Founded 1978
Université Chouaïb Doukkali El Jadida
Chouaib Doukkali University El Jadida
http://www.ucd.ac.ma
BP 299
2, avenue Mohamed ben Larbi Alaoui
Koudiate ben Driss, 24000 El Jadida
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Science
Founded 1989
Université Hassan 1ère Settat
st
Hassan 1 University Settat
http://www.univ-hassan1.ac.ma
BP 539, 26000 Settat
Tel: 212 23 72-12-75
Fax: 212 23 72-12-74
Faculties: Law, Economics, and Social Sciences; Science and Technology
School: Commerce and Management
Founded 1997
Université Hassan II Mohammedia
Hassan II University of Mohammedia
http://www.univh2m.ac.ma
BP 150, 279 Cité Yassmina, Mohammedia
Tel: 212 23 31-46-35
Fax: 212 23 31-46-34
Faculties: Arts and Humanities (Mohammedia and Ben Msik Casablanca campuses); Law, Economics and Social
Sciences; Science (Ben Msik Casablanca); Science and Technology
Founded 1992
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Université Hassan II Aïn Chock de Casablanca
Hassan II University Aïn Chock of Casablanca
http://www.uh2c.ac.ma
BP 9167
19, rue Tarik Bnou Ziad, Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 27-37-47
Fax: 212 22 27-61-50
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Dentistry; Economics; Law; Letters; Medicine and Pharmacy; Sciences; Social
Sciences
Schools: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Technology
Founded 1975
Université Ibnou Zohr-Agadir
Ibnou Zohr University – Agadir
http://www.univ-ibnzohr.ac.ma
BP 32/S Agadir
Tel: 212 48 22-70-17
Fax: 212 48 22-72-60
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Science
Schools: Commerce and Management, Technology
Founded 1989
Université Ibn Tofail Kenitra
Ibn Tofail University
http://www.univ-ibntofail.ac.ma
BP 242, 104, rue Ahmed Boughaba,
Bir rami Est, 14000 Kenitra
Tel: 212 37 37-28-09
Fax: 212 37 37-40-52
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Law and Economics; Science
Université Mohammed V Rabat
Mohammed V University Rabat
http://www.um5a.ac.ma
BP 553, 3 rue Michlifen, Agdal, Rabat-Chellah
Tel: 212 37 67-13-18
Fax: 212 37 67-14-01
Faculties: Arts and Humanities (Agdal campus); Law, Economics and Social Sciences; Science
Schools: Engineering (Mohammadia campus); Technology (Salé campus)
Institutes: Scientific Research: Middle Eastern Studies; North African Studies
Founded 1959
Université Mohamed V Souissi Rabat
Mohamed V University Souissi Rabat
http://www.um5s.ac.ma/um5s/
Angle avenue Allal El Fassi et Mfadel Cherkaoui,
Al Irfane 8007. N.U Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 43 87/96
Faculties: Law, Economics and Social Sciences; Education; Dentistry; Medicine and Pharmacy;
School: Higher National School of Information and Systems Analysis
Founded 1957
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Université Mohamed Premier Oujda
Mohamed First University Oujda
http://webserver1.ump.ma/
B.P. 524, 60000, Oujda
Tel: 212 5 36 50 06 12 / 14
Fax: 212 5 36 50 06 09
Faculties: Letters and Humanities; Sciences; Law, Economics and Social Sciences; Multidisciplinary (Nador
campus); Medicine
Schools: Higher School of Technology; Applied Sciences (Oujda campus); Business and Management; Applied
Sciences (Al Hoceima campus)
Founded 1978
Université Moulay Ismail Meknès
Moulay Ismail University Meknès
http://www.rumi.ac.ma
Marjane II BP 298, 5003 Meknès
Tel: 212 55 46-73-06
Fax: 212 55 46-73-05
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Law, Economics and Social Sciences; Science; Science and Technology
(Errachidia campus)
School: Industrial Engineering; Technology
Founded 1982
Université Muhammad Al-Awwal Oujda
Mohammed I University Oujda
http://www.univ-oujda.ac.ma
BP 724, 60000 Oujda
Tel: 212 56 50-06-12
Fax: 212 56 50-06-09
Faculties: Arts and Humanities; Law, Economics and Social Sciences; Multidisciplinary (Nador campus); Science
Schools: Applied Sciences; Management; Technology
Centers: Migration Studies; Water Science and Technology
Research Center: Archeology
Founded 1978
Université Quaraouiyine Fès
Quaraouiyine University Fez
BP 2509, Fès
Tel: 212 55 64-10-06
Fax: 212 55 64-10-13
Faculties: Arabic and Arab Literature (Marrakech campus); Islamic Law (Fez and Agadir campuses); Theology and
Philosophy (Tétoutan campus)
Center: Islamic Studies and Research
Founded 849
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Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah-Fès
Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University – Fez
BP 2626, Boulevard des Almohades, Fès
http://www.usmba.ac.ma
Tel: 212 55 62-55-85
Fax: 212 55-62-36-41
Faculties: Arts and Humanities (Dhar El Mehraz and Saïs campuses); Economics and Social Sciences; Law;
Medicine and Pharmacy; Science (Dhar El Mehraz campus); Science and Technology (Saïs campus)
School: Advanced Technology (Saïs campus)
Founded 1975
GRANDES ECOLES
Académie Internationale Mohammed 6 d’Aviation Civile
Mohammed 6 International Academy of Civil Aviation
http://www.aviation.ma/
Aéroport Mohammed V
Nouasser
Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Maroc
School of Higher Business Studies of Morocco
http://www.hec.ac.ma
Ecole des Hautes Etudes Comptables et Financières
School of Higher Accounting and Financial Studies
http://www.hecfsup.com
Rue Abi Hamid Al Ghazali N°06 VN
Fès
Tel: 212 35 93 14 44
Fax: 212 35 94 21 89
Ecole des Hautes Etudes Economiques et Commerciales de Marrakech
School of Higher Economic and Business Studies of Marrakesh
http://www.ecoleheec.ac.ma
Avenue Allal Fassi, rue Abou Obaïda
BP 1514
Hay Mohammadi
Marrakech
Tel: 212 24 31 44 10
Fax: 212 24 31 44 20
Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics
Hassania School of Public Works
http://www.ehtp.ac.ma/
KM 7, Route d’El Jadida
B.P 8108, Oasis, Casablanca
Tel: 212 520 42 05 00
Fax: 212 522 23 07 17
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Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs
Mohammadia School of Engineers
http://www.emi.ac.ma
Avenue Ibnsina
B.P. 765 Agdal Rabat
Tel: 212 – 537 77.26.47
Fax:(212 - 537) 77.88.53
Ecole des Mines de Marrakech
Marrakech School of Mines
Km 3, Route de Casablanca
BP 38, Gueliz
Ecole Marocaine des Sciences de l’Ingénieur
Moroccan Schools of Engineering Sciences
http://www.emsi.ma/
154, rue El Bakri, Casablanca
Tel: 212-5-22543170
Fax: 212-5-22543166
Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknès
National School of Agriculture of Meknès
http://www.enameknes.ac.ma/
Km 10, route Haj Kaddour
BP S/40, Meknès
Ecole Nationale Forestière des Ingénieurs
National School of Forestry Engineers
BP 511
11000 Tabriquet-Salé
Ecole Nationale de l’Industrie Minérale
National School of Mineral Industries
http://www.enim.ac.ma/
Avenue Hadj Ahmed Cherkaoui
BP 753, Agdal, Rabat
Tel: 212 7 68 02 30
Fax: 212 7 77 10 55
Ecole Nationale des Pilotes de Ligne de la RAM
National School for Royal Air Maroc (RAM) Pilots
Aéroport d'Anfa, Casablanca
Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Marrakech
National School of Applied Sciences of Marrakech
http://www.ensa.ac.ma/
BP 575
Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi,
Guéliz, Marrakech
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Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d’Agadir
National School of Applied Sciences of Agadir
http://www.ensa-agadir.ac.ma/
BP 1136
Agadir
Tel: 212 48 22 83 13
Fax: 212 48 23 20 07
Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Fès
National School of Applied Sciences of Fez
http://www.est-usmba.ac.ma/ENSA/
Route d'Imouzzer
BP 2427, Fès
Tel: 212 5 60 05 85
Fax: 212 5 60 05 88
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers de Meknès
Higher National School of Arts and Trades of Meknes
http://www.ensam.ac.ma/
Marjane II
BP 4024, Béni M'hamed
Meknès Ismaïlia
Tel: 212 55 46 71 60
Fax: 212 55 46 71 64
Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d’Oujda
National School of Applied Sciences of Oujda
http://wwwensa.ump.ma/
BP 669
Hay El Qods
Complexe universitaire Oujda
Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Safi
National School of Applied Sciences of Safi
http://www.ucam.ac.ma/ensas/
Route Sidi Bouzid
BP 63, Safi
Tel: 212 24 66 91 55
Fax: 212 24 66 80 12
Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Tanger
National School of Applied Science of Tangier
http://www.ensat.ac.ma/
Route Ziaten, km 10
BP 1818
Tel: 212 39 39 37 44
Fax: 212 39 39 37 43
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Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Electricité et de Mécanique
Higher National School of Electricity and Mechanics
Route d'El Jadida, km 7
BP 8118 Oasis, Casablanca
Tel: 212 23 07 89 or 212 23 12 80
Fax: 212 23 12 99
Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Informatique et d’Analyse de Systèmes
Higher National School of Computer Science and Systems Analysis
http://www.ensias.ma/
Avenue Mohammed Ben Abdallah Regragui
Madinat Al Irfane, Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 85 79
Fax: 212 37 77 72 30
Ecole Polyvalente Supérieure d’Informatique et d’Electronique
Higher Polyvalient School of Computer Science and Electronics
http://www.epsiel.net/
4, avenue Allal Ben Abdellah
Imm Abbou, Fès
Tel: 212 55 65 25 54
Fax: 212 61 18 98 60
Ecole Royale de l’Air
Royal School of the Air
BEFRA
Marrakech 4000
Tel: 212 24 44 79 17
Fax: 212 24 76 44 01
Ecole Royale Navale
Royal Naval School
Boulevard Sour Jdid
Casablanca
Tel: 12 22 27 84 51
Fax: 212 22 22 16 72
Ecole des Sciences de l’Information
School of Information Sciences
http://www.esi.ac.ma/
Avenue Allal El Fassi, cité Al Irfane
BP 6204 Rabat-Instituts
10100 Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 49 04
Fax: 212 37 77 02 32
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Ecole Supérieure de Direction and et de Gestion
Higher School of Administration and Management
http://www.esdg.ma
8, Oued Souss
Agdal, Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 01 83
Fax: 212 37 75 88 72
Ecole Supérieure de Gestion
Higher School of Management
32, Rue El Bakri
Casablanca
Tel: 212 2 44 40 01
Fax: 212 2 44 39 42
Ecole Supérieure des Industries du Textile et Habillement
Higher of School of Textile and Clothing Industries
http://www.esith.ac.ma/
Route d'El Jadida, km 8
BP 7731-Oulfa
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 23 41 24 52
Fax: 212 22 23 15 85
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie d’Agadir
Higher School of Technology of Agadir
http://www.esta.ac.ma/
BP 33
Agadir
Tel: 212 48 23 25 83
Fax: 212 48 22 78 24
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Casablanca
Higher School of Technology of Casablanca
Route d'El Jadida, km 7
BP 8012
Oasis, Casablanca
Tel: 212 25 03 25
Fax: 212 25 22 45
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie d’Essaouira
Higher School of Technology of Essaouira
http://www.ucam.ac.ma/est.essaouira/
Km 9, Route d'Agadir
Essaouira Aljadida
BP 383
Essaouira
Tel: 212 24 79 26 48
Fax: 212 24 79 26 48
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Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Fès
Higher School of Technology of Fez
Route d'Imouzzer
BP 2427
Fès
Tel: 212 35 60 05 85
Fax: 212 35 60 05 88
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Meknès
Higher School of Technology of Meknes
http://www.est-umi.ac.ma/
Rue d'Agouray, km 5
Toulal
Meknès
Tel: 212 35 46 70 84
Fax: 212 35 46 70 83
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie d’Oujda
Higher School of Technology of Oujda
http://wwwesto.univ-oujda.ac.ma/portail/
BP 473
Complexe universitaire
Al Qods Oujda 60000
Tél : +212 56 500 224
Fax : +212 56 500 223
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Safi
Higher School of Technology of Safi
http://www.ests.ucam.ac.ma/
Route Dar Si-Aïssa
BP 89
46000 Safi
Tel: 212 24 62 65 39
Fax: 212 24 62 70 26
Ecole Supérieure de Technologie de Salé
Higher School of Technology of Salé
Avenue Prince Héritier Sidi Mohammed
BP 227
Salé Médina
Tel: 212 7 88 15 61
Fax: 212 7 88 15 64
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Ecole Supérieure des Multimédia, Informatique et Réseaux
Higher School of Multimedia, Computer Science and Research
http://www.supemir.com
http://www.supemir.com/
15, Barii Debbass
Avenue Constantinople
Mers Sultan, Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 47 34 81
Fax: 212 22 44 88 26
Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Techniques et de Management
Higher School of Management and Technical Sciences
http://www.bmhs.ma
Ecole Supérieure des Télécommunications
Higher School of Telecommunications
http://www.suptelecom.ma/
51, rue du 16 novembre
BP 8977
Agdal, Rabat
Tel: 212 37 67 37 37
Fax: 212 37 67 47 99
Ecole Supérieure du Commerce et des Affairs
Higher School of Commerce and Business
55, rue Jaber Ben Hayane
Casablanca
Tel: 212 2 20 91 20
Ecole Supérieure en Ingénierie de l’Information, Télécommunications et Management
Higher School of Information Engineering, Telecommunications and Management
http://www.estem.ma/
2, square Bonnat
Boulevard du 9 Avril
Quartier Palmier
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 98 39 39
Fax: 212 22 25 24 15
Ecole Supérieure Internationale de Gestion
Higher International School of Management
http://www.esigmaroc.com
High Tech Agdal
http://www.hightech.edu/
34, rue Jabal Al Ayachi
Agdal - Rabat
Tel: 212 37 67 09 71
Fax: 212 37 67 09 86
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Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Hassan II Agronomy and Veterinary Institute
http://www.iav.ac.ma/
BP 6202-Instituts
10101 Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 17 45
Fax: 212 37 77 81 35
Institut des Hautes Etudes de Management
Institute of Higher Management Studies
http://www.hem.ac.ma
Institut des Hautes Etudes en Télcommunications et Management
Institute of Higher Studies in Telecommunications et Management
3, rue Brahim Ibnou Adham
Maârif
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 98 25 25
Fax: 212 22 99 39 39
Institut des Mines de Marrakech
Institute of Mines of Marrakesh
Rue El Machaâr El Haram
Issil
40000 Menara
BP 2402, Marrakech
Tel: 212 24 30 97 79
Fax: 212 44 313365
Institut Marocain de Management
Moroccan Institute of Management
http://www.imm.ac.ma
Rue Chouia (angle du boulevard Mohammed V)
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 20 22 88
Fax: 212 22 20 26 39
Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications
National Institute of Postal Service and Telecommunications
http://www.inpt.ac.ma/
2, avenue Allal el Fasse
Madinat Al Irfane
Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 30 79
Fax: 212 37 77 30 44
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Institut National de Statistique et d’Economic Appliquée
National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics
http://www.insea.ac.ma
BP 6217
Madinat Al Irfane
10100 Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 48 59
Fax: 212 37 77 94 57
Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d’Administration des Enterprises
Higher Institute of Business and Business Administration
http://www.iscae.ma
km 9, route de Nouasseur
BP 8114
Oasis
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 33 54 82
Fax: 212 22 33 54 96
Institut Supérieur de Formation en Technologie Alimentaire
Higher Institute of Food Technology Training
http://www.isfort.ac.ma/
94, Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Casablanca
Tel: 212 22 44 88 28
Fax: 212 22 44 88 26
Institut Supérieur de l’Administration
Higher Institute of Administration
2, avenue de la Victoire
BP 165
RabatT
Tel: 212 37 26 02 29
Fax: 212 37 26 02 23
Institut Supérieur de l’Information et de la Communication
Higher Institute of Information and communication
http://www.isic.ac.ma
BP 6205
Madinat Al Irfane
Rabat
Tel: 212 37 77 33 40
Fax: 212 37 77 27 89
Institut Supérieur d’Information Appliquée et de Management
Higher Institute of Applied Information and Management
http://www.isiam.ma
BP 805
Boulevard Hassan 1er
Agadir
Tel: 212 28 22 32 10
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Institut Supérieur de Gestion et de Commerce
Higher Institute of Management and Business
23, rue Hafid Ibrahim
Quartier Gauthier
Casablanca
Tel: +212 02 26 63 12
Fax: +212 02 47 46 43
Institut Supérieur de Formation aux Techniques de Gestion
Higher Institute of Management Training Techniques
http://www.isoteg.net.ma
47, boulevard Pasteur
Tanger
Tel: 212 39 93 71 01
Fax: 212 39 37 17 71
Institut Supérieur du Génie Appliqué
Higher Institute of Applied Engineering
http://www.iga.ma/
Campuses in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh and Mohammedia
International Institute for Higher Education in Morocco
http://www.iihem.ac.ma/fr/src/home.php
Avenue Imam Malik, km 4.2
Route des Zaërs
Souissi
Rabat
Tel: 212 37 75 19 20
Fax: 212 37 65 97 70
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SAMPLE CREDENTIALS
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire (translation)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kingdom of Morocco
Ministry of National Education
Academy of Kenitra
SECONDARY EDUCATION BACCALAUREATE
The Ministry of National Education attests,
in light of the jury deliberations, that
Mr. __________________________________
Enrolled in Lycée MOHAMED V
Delegation: KENITRA
Born: 23/01/1975
in KENITRA
is declared admitted to the examination of the
secondary education baccalaureate
Session: June 1996
Series: Modern Letters
Grade: Passing
No:
Made June 28, 1996
Copies of this attestation cannot be issued
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Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales
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Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales (translation)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kingdom of Morocco
Ministry of National Education,
Training, and Scientific Research
University Abdelmalek Essaadi
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences – Tetouan
University Logo
Basic Studies Licentiate
Legal language
In light of the verbal process of the jury proceedings of: 07/02/2007
The President of University Abdelmalek Essaadi attests that
Mr. XXXX
Born April 11, 1975 in Tangiers
National Identity Card No. XXXX
Inscription No. XXXX
has been awarded the Basic Studies Licentiate
Series: English Studies Series
Mention: Passing
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Made in Tetouan the 17 of July 2007
The President of the University (signature)
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RESOURCES
Central Intelligence Agency. The World Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/mo.html
Clark, Nick. Education in Morocco. World Education News and Review, April 2006.
http://www.wes.org/ewenr/06apr/practical_morocco.htm
Minèstere de l’Education Nationale, de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Formation des Cadres et de la
Recherche Scientifique (Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Training and Scientific
Research). Architecture Pedagogique Globale et Denominations des Diplômes Nationaux
(http://81.192.52.38/des/Reforme)
Minèstere de l’Education Nationale, de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Formation des Cadres et de la
Recherche Scientifique (Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Training and Scientific
Research): Educational Reform:
http://www.dfc.gov.ma/Reforme/CHARTE.htm#Espace%20Il%20:%20Organisation%20p%C3%A
9dagogique
Minèstre de la Santé (Ministry of Health): http://www.sante.gov.ma
Grandes Ecoles: http://www.maroc-inge.com/
http://www.enssup.gov.ma/dajesp/etudes/cahier_normes_master.pdf
Law governing Brevet de Technicien Supérieur/BTS studies: http://ensetmedia.ac.ma/cpa/reglementation_bts_maroc.htm
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/pays-zones-geo_833/maroc_410/presentation-dumaroc_997/enseignement-superieur_71499.html
List of accredited majors: www.enssup.gov.ma/DES/filieresaccreditees/Filieres0708.htm
Information on private schools: www.enssup.gov.ma/dajesp/esp/index_esp.htm
National Framework on Education and Training: www.enssup.gov.ma/dajesp/loi/indes_loi.htm
ADMISSION AND PLACEMENT ADVICE
Note: The admission and placement advice listed below is solely the opinion of the author. It is advisory in nature and should not be considered definitive. Readers
are encouraged to read the chapter text for more detailed information on the credential to form their own opinions.
Credential
Description
Entry Requirement
Leads to
Admissions Advice
Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental
(Certificate of End of Basic
Studies)
Awarded after completion of
6 years of primary school
Age 6
Further education
The Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental
(Certificate of End of Basic Studies) is
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comparable to completion of 6 grade
in the United States. Students may
th
be placed in 7 grade.
Certificat de Formation
Professionnelle (Certificate of
Professional Training)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of a secondary
school vocational program
Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental
(Certificate of End of Basic Studies)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Certificat de Formation
Professionnelle (Certificate of
Professional Training) is comparable
to completion of 2 years of vocational
education. Students may be placed
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in 9 grade.
Brevet d’Enseignement
Collégial/BEC (Lower
Secondary School Certificate)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of lower secondary
school
Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental
(Certificate of End of Basic Studies)
Further education or
employment
The Brevet d’Enseignement
Collégial/BEC (Lower Secondary
School Certificate) is comparable to
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completion of 9 grade in the United
States. Students may be placed in
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10 grade.
Certificat de Qualification
Professionnelle/CQP
(Certificate of Professional
Qualification)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of a technical lower
secondary school program
Certificat de Fin d’Etudes de
l’Enseignement Fondamental
(Certificate of End of Basic Studies)
Employment
The Certificat de Qualification
Professionnelle/CQP (Certificate of
Professional Qualification) is
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comparable to completion of 11
grade in the United States. Students
th
may be placed in 12 grade.
Diplôme de Technicien
(Technician Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
1 years of vocational upper
secondary school
Completion of 11 years of primary and
secondary education
Employment; does not lead
to post-secondary study
The Diplôme de Technicien
(Technician Diploma) is comparable
to completion of a vocational senior
high school program in the United
States. Students may be admitted to
the freshman year at a college or
university if this type of educational
preparation is considered
appropriate.
Baccalauréat Technique
(Technical Baccalaureate)
Awarded after completion of
a 3-year technical upper
secondary school program
Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC
(Lower Secondary School Certificate)
Employment or further
education
The Baccalauréat Technique
(Technical Baccalaureate) is
comparable to completion of a
technical senior high school program
in the United States. Students may
be admitted to the freshman year at a
college or university without transfer
credit if the student’s academic
preparation is considered
appropriate.
Baccalauréat de
l’Enseignement Technologique
et Professionnel (Technical
and Professional
Baccalaureate)
Awarded after completion of
a 3-year technical upper
secondary school program
Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC
(Lower Secondary School Certificate)
Employment or further
education
The Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement
Technologique et Professionnel
(Technical and Professional
Baccalaureate) is comparable to
completion of a technical or
vocational senior high school
program in the United States.
Students may be admitted to the
freshman year at a college or
university without transfer credit if the
student’s academic preparation is
considered appropriate.
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Baccalauréat de
l’Enseignement Originel
(Islamic Theology
Baccalaureate)
Awarded after completion 3
of years of upper secondary
school study in at an institut
d’enseignement original
(institute of theology);
students select one of 3
tracks: Sharia, language
arts, or experimental
sciences. All tracks have an
emphasis on Arabic
language, the Koran, and
Islam.
Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC
(Lower Secondary School Certificate)
Employment or admission to
the Université al-Karaouyine
or to a faculty of letters or
law at other universities
The Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement
Originel (Islamic Theology
Baccalaureate) is comparable to
completion of senior high school in
the United States. Students may be
admitted to the freshman year at a
college or university without transfer
credit.
Baccalauréat de
l’Enseignement Général
(General Education
Baccalaureate)
Awarded after completion of
a 3-year general upper
secondary school program
Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC
(Lower Secondary School Certificate)
Employment or further
education
The Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement
Général (General Education
Baccalaureate) is comparable to
completion of senior high school in
the United States. Students may be
admitted to the freshman year at a
college or university without transfer
credit.
Awarded after completion of
a 3-year general upper
secondary school program
Brevet d’Enseignement Collégial/BEC
(Lower Secondary School Certificate)
Employment or further
education
The Baccalauréat Scientifique
(Scientific Baccalaureate) is
comparable to completion of senior
high school in the United States.
Students may be admitted to the
freshman year at a college or
university without transfer credit.
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
technical/vocation study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Diplôme de Technicien
Spécialisé (Diploma of Specialized
Technician) is comparable to
completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis if this program is
considered appropriate preparation.
Baccalauréat Scientifique
(Scientific Baccalaureate)
Diplôme de Technicien
Spécialisé (Diploma of
Specialized Technician)
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Brevet de Technicen
Supérieur/BTS (Higher
Technician Certificate)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
technical studies
Baccalauréat Technique (Technical
Baccalaureate)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Brevet de Technicen
Supérieur/BTS (Higher Technician
Certificate) is comparable to
completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis if this program is
considered appropriate preparation.
Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes de Droit/CUED
(University Certificate of Law
Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study of law
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
de Droit/CUED (University Certificate
of Law Studies) is comparable to
completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes Economiques/CUEE
(University Certificate of
Economics Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study of economics
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
Economiques/CUEE (University
Certificate of Economics Studies) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes Littéraires/CUEL
(University Certificate of
Literary Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
Littéraires/CUEL (University
Certificate of Literary Studies) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
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Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES
(University Certificate of
Scientific Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
Scientifiques/CUES (University
Certificate of Scientific Studies) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Completion of a classes
preparatoires aux grandes
écoles/CPGE (preparatory
class for higher schools)
program
Classes preparatoires aux
grandes écoles/CPGE
(preparatory class for higher
schools) is a 2-year program
to prepare students for
admission to a grande école
(higher school).
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
Completion of a classes preparatoires
aux grandes écoles/CPGE
(preparatory class for higher schools)
program is comparable to completion
of 2 years of undergraduate study in
the United States. Up to 60 semester
transfer credits may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis.
Diplôme d’Adjoint Technique
Spécialisé (Diploma of Adjunct
Specialized Technique)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
technical studies
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) ) or
Baccalauréat Technique (Technical
Baccalaureate)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Diplôme d’Adjoint Technique
Spécialisé (Diploma of Adjunct
Specialized Technique) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis if this program is
considered appropriate preparation.
Diplôme Conseiller Social
(Diploma of Social Worker)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
study at the Institut National
de l’Action Sociale (National
Institute of Social Action)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) plus an
entrance examination
Employment as a social
worker or further education
The Diplôme Conseiller Social
(Diploma of Social Worker) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
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Diplôme d’Educateur (Diploma
of Educator) awarded by the
Institut Royal de Formation
des Cadres de la Jeunesse et
des Sports (Diploma of Royal
Institute of Training of Youth
and Sports Administrators))
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
study at the Royal Institute
for Training of Youth and
Sports Administrators; areas
of specialization: youth,
sports, kindergarten
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Educateur (Diploma of
Educator) awarded by the Institut
Royal de Formation des Cadres de la
Jeunesse et des Sports (Royal
Institute for Training of Youth and
Sports Administrators) is comparable
to completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma
of University Technological
Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
de Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme de Professeur de
Premier Cycle (Lower
Secondary School Teacher
Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at a centre
pédagogique régional
(regional teacher training
center); students who hold a
Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma
of General University
Studies) or a comparable 2nd
year diploma enter the 2
year of this program
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate), Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) or a comparable 2year diploma, plus an entrance
examination
Employment as lower
secondary school (collège)
teacher; does not lead to
further education
The Diplôme de Professeur de
Premier Cycle (Lower Secondary
School Teacher Diploma) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis if this program is
considered appropriate preparation.
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Diplôme de Technicien
Supérieur (Higher Technician
Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
technical studies
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) or
Baccalauréat Technique (Technical
Baccalaureate)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur
(Higher Technician Diploma) is
comparable to completion of 2 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis if this program is
considered appropriate preparation.
Diplôme de Technicien
Spécialisé (Specialized
Technician Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
technical studies
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) or
Baccalauréat Technique (Technical
Baccalaureate)
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Diplôme de Technicien
Spécialisé (Specialized Technician
Diploma) is comparable to completion
of 2 years of undergraduate study in
the United States. Up to 60 semester
transfer credits may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis if this
program is considered appropriate
preparation.
Diplôme d’Ingénieur
d’Application (Applied
Engineering Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
applied engineering study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) ) or
Baccalauréat Technique (Technical
Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Ingénieur
d’Application (Applied Engineering
Diploma) is comparable to completion
of 2 years of undergraduate study in
the United States. Up to 60 semester
transfer credits may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis.
Diplôme du Cycle de
Formation en Gestion
Administrative (Diploma of
Administrative Management
Training Cycle) awarded by
the Ecole Nationale
d’Administration (National
School of Administration)
Awarded after completion of
28 months of postsecondary study at the
Ecole Nationale
d’Administration (National
School of Administration)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment
The Diplôme du Cycle de Formation
en Gestion Administrative (Diploma of
Administrative Management Training
Cycle) is comparable to completion of
2.5 years of undergraduate study in
the United States. Up to 75 semester
transfer credits may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis.
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Diplôme du Premier Cycle de
l’Institut National des Beaux
Arts (First Cycle Diploma of
the National Institute of Fine
Arts)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at the
National Institute of Fine
Arts
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme du Premier Cycle de
l’Institut National des Beaux Arts
(First Cycle Diploma of the National
Institute of Fine Arts) is comparable
to completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme du Premier Cycle en
Sciences de l’Archéologie et
du Patrimoine (First Cycle
Diploma in Archeological
Sciences and Heritage)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at the
National Institute of
Archeological Sciences and
Heritage
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme du Premier Cycle en
Sciences de l’Archéologie et du
Patrimoine (First Cycle Diploma in
Archeological Sciences and Heritage)
is comparable to completion of 2
years of undergraduate study in the
United States. Up to 60 semester
transfer credits may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis.
Diplôme Universitaire de
Technologie/DUT (University
Diploma of Technology)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of undergraduate
study in a faculty of law,
economics, or social science
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme Universitaire de
Technologie/DUT (University Diploma
of Technology) is comparable to
completion of 2 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 60 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme du Cycle
Approfondie/DCA (Advanced
Cycle Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
1 year of post-secondary
study
Any two-year, post-secondary diploma
Employment; does not lead
to further education
The Diplôme du Cycle
Approfondie/DCA (Advanced Cycle
Diploma) is comparable to completion
of 1 year of undergraduate study in
the United States. When combined
with a two-year, post-secondary
diploma, up to 90 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
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Certificat d’Aptitude
Professionnelle (Certificate of
Professional Ability) awarded
by a Centre de Formation des
Instituteurs (Primary School
Teacher Training Center)
Awarded after completion of
1 year of study at a Centre
de Formation des
Instituteurs (Primary School
Teacher Training Center
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies), plus an entrance
examination
Diplôme du Cycle
Pédagogique (Pedagogical
Cycle Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
1 year of post-secondary
study at a Centre
Pédagogique Regional
(Regional Teacher Training
Center)
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies), plus Moroccan
nationality and an entrance examination
Employment as a lower
secondary school (collège)
teacher or further education
The Diplôme du Cycle Pédagogique
(Pedagogical Cycle Diploma) is
comparable to completion of 1 year of
undergraduate study in the United
States. When combined with the
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies), up to 90
semester transfer credits may be
awarded on a course-by-course
basis.
Diplôme d’Etat d’Infirmier
(State Nurse Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-secondary
study of nursing
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment as a nurse or
further education in a
nursing speciality
The Diplôme d’Etat d’Infirmier (State
Nurse Diploma) is comparable to
completion of 3 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 90 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Diplôme de l’Ecole Supérieure
de Kinésithérapie (Diploma of
the Higher School of
Kinesiotherapy)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-secondary
study of kinesiotherapy
(physical therapy)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment as a
kinesiotherapist or further
education
The Diplôme de l’Ecole Supérieure
de Kinésithérapie (Diploma of the
Higher School of Kinesiotherapy)) is
comparable to completion of 3 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 90 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
Employment as a primary
school teacher; does not
lead to further education
The Certificat d’Aptitude
Professionnelle (Certificate of
Professional Ability) is comparable to
completion of 1 year of
undergraduate study in the United
States. When combined with the
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies), up to 90
semester transfer credits may be
awarded on a course-by-course
basis.
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Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) – first
awarded in the 2005-06
academic year
Awarded after completion of
1 year of university study
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) OR Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies)
Employment or further
education
The Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) is
comparable to completion of 3 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. When combined with the
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies) or a
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies), up
to 90 semester transfer credits may
be awarded on a course-by-course
basis.
Licence d’Etudes
Fondamentales (Basic Studies
Licentiate) - first awarded in
the 2005-06 academic year
Awarded after completion of
1 year of university study
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) or a Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies)
Employment or further
education
The Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales
(Basic Studies Licentiate) is
comparable to completion of 3 years
of undergraduate study in the United
States. When combined with the
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies) or a
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies), up
to 90 semester transfer credits may
be awarded on a course-by-course
basis.
Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma
of Engineer)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-secondary
study of engineering;
awarded after 2 years of
study following a DEUG or
CUES
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate), Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaire Générales/DEUG
(Diploma of General University
Studies), Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes Scientifiques/CUES,
(University Certificate of Scientific
Studies), Maîtrise (Master), plus an
entrance examination (concours)
Employment
The Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of
Engineer) is comparable to
completion of 3 years of
undergraduate study in the United
States. Up to 90 semester transfer
credits may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
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Diplôme de Gestionnaire
(Diploma of Manager) awarded
by the Institut National de
l’Action Sociale (National
Institute of Social Action)
Awarded after 2 years of
post-secondary study
Diplôme de Conseiller Social (Diploma
of Social Worker), plus an entrance
examination
Employment as a social
work manager
The Diplôme de Gestionnaire
(Diploma of Manager) is comparable
to a bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme d’Informatiste
(Diploma of Librarian)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study at the Ecole des
Sciences de l’Information
(School of Information
Sciences)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) plus an
entrance examination (concours)
Employment as a librarian or
further education
The Diplôme d’Informatiste (Diploma
of Librarian) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme de l’Ecole Normale
Supérieure (Diploma of the
Higher Teacher Training
School)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study at a Ecole Normale
Supérieure (Higher Teacher
Training School)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate), plus an
entrance examination (concours)
Employment as an upper
secondary school (lycée)
teacher or further education
The Diplôme de l’Ecole Normale
Supérieure (Diploma of the Higher
Teacher Training School) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme de l’Institut Royal de
Formation des Cadres de la
Jeunesse et des Sports
(Diploma of Royal Institute of
Training of Youth and Sports
Administrators)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study at the Royal Institute
of Training of Youth and
Sports Administrators
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) plus an
entrance examination (concours)
Employment
The Diplôme de l’Institut Royal de
Formation des Cadres de la
Jeunesse et des Sports (Diploma of
Royal Institute of Training of Youth
and Sports Administrators) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States.
Bachelor of Arts from AlAkhawayn University
Awarded after completion of
4 years of university study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) or
credential deemed comparable to
completion of senior secondary school
Employment or further
education
The Bachelor of Arts from AlAkhawayn University is comparable
to a bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Bachelor of Science from AlAkhawayn University
Awarded after completion of
4 years of university study
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) or
credential deemed comparable to
completion of senior secondary school
Employment or further
education
The Bachelor of Science from AlAkhawayn University is comparable
to a bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
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Diplôme du Deuxième Cycle
de l’Institut National des Beaux
Arts (Second Cycle Diploma of
the National Institute of Fine
Arts)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at the
National Institute of Fine
Arts
Diplôme du Premier Cycle de l’Institut
National des Beaux Arts (First Cycle
Diploma of the National Institute of Fine
Arts)
Employment
The Diplôme du Deuxième Cycle de
l’Institut National des Beaux Arts
(Second Cycle Diploma of the
National Institute of Fine Arts) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme du Deuxième Cycle
en Sciences de l’Archéologie
et du Patrimoine (Second
Cycle Diploma in Archeological
Sciences and Heritage)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at the
National Institute of
Archeological Sciences and
Heritage
Diplôme du Premier Cycle en Sciences
de l’Archéologie et du Patrimoine (First
Cycle Diploma in Archeological
Sciences and Heritage)
Employment
The Diplôme du Deuxième Cycle en
Sciences de l’Archéologie et du
Patrimoine (Second Cycle Diploma in
Archeological Sciences and Heritage)
is comparable to a bachelor’s degree
in the United States.
Licence (Licentiate)
Awarded after completion of
4 semesters years of
university study
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
Littéraires/CUEL (University Certificate
of Literary Studies), Certificat
Universitaire d’Etudes
Scientifiques/CUES (University
Certificate of Scientific Studies),
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes de
Droit/CUED (University Certificate of
Law Studies), Certificat Universitaire
d’Etudes Economics/CUEE (University
Certificate of Economics Studies),
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies), or Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies)
Employment or further
education
The Licence (Licentiate) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States.
Awarded after completion of
4 semesters of postsecondary study
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) or a Diplôme
d’Etudes Universitaires de
Technologie/DEUT (Diploma of
University Technological Studies)
Employment or further
education
The Maîtrise Es-Sciences et
Techniques (Master of Sciences and
Techniques) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
LAST AWARDED IN THE
2005-06 ACADEMIC YEAR
Maîtrise Es-Sciences et
Techniques (Master of
Sciences and Techniques)
LAST AWARDED IN THE
2005-06 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Diplôme de l’Institut Supérieur
d’Art Dramatique et
d’Animation Culturelle
(Diploma of Higher Institute of
Dramatic Arts and Cultural
Activities)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study at the Higher Institute
of Dramatic Arts and
Cultural Activities;
specializations: acting,
directing
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate) and an
entrance examination
Employment
The Diplôme de l’Institut Supérieur
d’Art Dramatique et d’Animation
Culturelle (Diploma of Higher Institute
of Dramatic Arts and Cultural
Activities) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme du Cycle Normal
(Diploma of Normal Cycle)
awarded by the Institut
Supérieur de Commerce et
d’Administration des
Entreprises (Higher Institute of
Business and Enterprise
Administration)
Awarded after 4 years of
post-secondary study at the
Institut Supérieur de
Commerce et
d’Administration des
Entreprises (Higher Institute
of Business and Enterprise
Administration)
Baccalauréat Scientifique (Scientific
Baccalaureate) and an entrance
examination
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme du Cycle Normal
(Diploma of Normal Cycle) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme d’Ingénieur des Eaux
et Forets (Diploma of Water
and Forestry Engineer)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study of engineering
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Ingénieur des Eaux et
Forets (Diploma of Water and
Forestry Engineer) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme Supérieur (Higher
Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study of business
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme Supérieur (Higher
Diploma) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome
(Diploma of Agronomy
Engineer)
Awarded after completion of
5 years of post-secondary
study of agronomy; awarded
after completion of 2 years
of post-secondary study if
preceded by a Diplôme
d’Ingénieur d’Application
(Applied Engineering
Diploma)
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate or
Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Application
(Applied Engineering Diploma), plus an
entrance examination
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome
(Diploma of Agronomy Engineer) is
comparable to a bachelor’s degree in
the United States. Some graduate
credit may be considered on a
course-by-course basis if the
preparation is considered
appropriate.
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Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat
(State Engineer Diploma)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-secondary
study of engineering;
awarded after completion of
2 years of post-secondary
study if preceded by a
maîtrise
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) or a Certificat
Universitaire d’Etudes
Scientifiques/CUES (University
Certificate of Scientific Studies, OR a
maîtrise plus a transcript review, OR
completion of a classes preparatoires
aux grandes écoles/CPGE (preparatory
class for higher schools) program, ) plus
an entrance examination(concours)
Employment as an engineer
or further education
The Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat (State
Engineer Diploma) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States. Some graduate credit may be
considered on a course-by-course
basis if the preparation is considered
appropriate.
Diplôme de Traducteur
(Diploma of Translator) – only
offered at the Ecole
Supérieure Roi Fahd de
Traduction (King Fahd Higher
School of Translation)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-secondary
study of translation (2 years
for students who hold a
licence)
Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes
Littéraires/CUEL (University Certificate
of Literary Studies) or Licence
(Licentiate)
Employment as a translator
or further education
The Diplôme de Traducteur (Diploma
of Translator) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States.
Diplôme d’Architecte (Diploma
of Architect)
Awarded after completion of
6 years of post-secondary
study in architecture
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment as an architect
or further education
The Diplôme d’Architecte (Diploma of
Architect) is comparable to a first
professional degree in architecture in
the United States.
Diplôme de l’Ecole National de
Commerce et de Gestion
(Diploma of the National
School of Business and
Management)
Awarded after completion of
5 years of post-secondary
study; awarded after 3 years
of study if preceded by a
BTS, DUT or DEUG; after 2
years of study if preceded by
a Licence
Baccalauréat, Brevet de Technicien
Supérieur/BTS, Diplôme Universitaire
de Technologie/DUT, Diplôme d’Etudes
Universitaires Générales/DEUG or a
Licence
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme de l’Ecole National de
Commerce et de Gestion (Diploma of
the National School of Business and
Management) is comparable to a
bachelor’s degree in the United
States. Some graduate credit may be
considered on a course-by-course
basis if the preparation is considered
appropriate.
Certificat d’Etudes
Approfondies (Certificate of
Advanced Studies)
Awarded after completion of
1 year of graduate study
Licence (Licentiate) or Maîtrise EsSciences et Techniques (Master of
Sciences and Techniques)
Employment or further
education
The Certificat d’Etudes Approfondies
(Certificate of Advanced Studies) is
comparable to completion of 1 year of
graduate study in the United States.
Up to 1 year of graduate transfer
credit may be awarded on a courseby-course basis.
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Certificate d’Aptitude à
l’Enseignement du Second
Degré (Certificate of Second
Level Teaching Ability)
Awarded after completion of
1 year of study at a Ecole
Normale Supérieure (Higher
Teacher Training School)
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years or a diploma deemed equivalent,
plus written and oral entrance
examinations
Employment as an upper
secondary school (lycée)
teacher or further education
The Certificate d’Aptitude à
l’Enseignement du Second Degré
(Certificate of Second Level Teaching
Ability) is comparable to completion
of a post-baccalaureate teacher
certification program in the United
States. Up to 1 year of graduate
transfer credit may be awarded on a
course-by-course basis.
Mastere (Master)
Awarded after completion of
1 year graduate study
Any diploma awarded after 4-5 years of
study after a Baccalauréat
(Baccalaureate)
Employment
The Mastere (Master) is comparable
to completion of 1 year of graduate
study in the United States. Up to 1
year of graduate transfer credit may
be awarded on a course-by-course
basis.
Diplôme d’Agrégation
(Diploma of Aggregation)
awarded by an Ecole Normale
Supérieure (Higher Teacher
Training School)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at a Ecole
Normale Supérieure (Higher
Teacher Training School)
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years or a Diplôme de l’Ecole Normale
Supérieure (Diploma of the Higher
Teacher Training School), plus 4 years
of work experience, and written and oral
entrance examinations
Employment as an upper
secondary school (lycée)
teacher
The Diplôme d’Agrégation (Diploma
of Aggregation) awarded by an Ecole
Normale Supérieure (Higher Teacher
Training School) is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
Diplôme d’Informatiste
Spécialisé (Diploma of
Specialized Librarian)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study at
the Ecole des Sciences de
l’Information (School of
Information Sciences)
Diplôme d’Informatiste (Diploma of
Librarian) or a Licence (Licentiate)
awarded after 4 years, plus an entrance
examination
Employment as a librarian
The Diplôme d’Informatiste Spécialisé
(Diploma of Specialized Librarian) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme du Cycle Supérieur
de l’Institut Royal de Formation
des Cadres de la Jeunesse et
des Sports (Higher Cycle
Diploma of Royal Institute of
Training of Youth and Sports
Administrators)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
Diplôme de l’Institut Royal de Formation
des Cadres de la Jeunesse et des
Sports (Diploma of Royal Institute of
Training of Youth and Sports
Administrators) plus an entrance
examination
Employment
The Diplôme du Cycle Supérieur de
l’Institut Royal de Formation des
Cadres de la Jeunesse et des Sports
(Higher Cycle Diploma of Royal
Institute of Training of Youth and
Sports Administrators) is comparable
to a master’s degree in the United
States.
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Diplôme du Cycle Supérieur
(Higher Cycle Diploma)
awarded by the Institut
Supérieur de Commerce et
d’Administration des
Entreprises (Higher Institute of
Business and Enterprise
Administration)
Awarded after completion of
2-3 years of graduate study
at the Institut Supérieur de
Commerce et
d’Administration des
Entreprises (Higher Institute
of Business and Enterprise
Administration)
Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat (State
Engineer Diploma), Diplôme du Cycle
Normal (Diploma of Normal Cycle),
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years of study, plus 3-4 years of work
experience and an entrance
examination
Employment
The Diplôme du Cycle Supérieur
(Higher Cycle Diploma) awarded by
the Institut Supérieur de Commerce
et d’Administration des Entreprises
(Higher Institute of Business and
Enterprise Administration) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Master (Master) – first
awarded in 2009
Awarded after completion of
2 years of university study
Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales
(Basic Studies Licentiate); students who
hold a Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) can be
considered after relevant employment
experience and passing an entrance
examination
Employment or further
education
The Master (Master) is comparable to
a master’s degree in the United
States.
Master Spécialisé (Specialized
Master) – first awarded in 2009
Awarded after completion of
2 years of university study
Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales
(Basic Studies Licentiate); students who
hold a Licence Professionnelle
(Professional Licentiate) can be
considered after relevant employment
experience and passing an entrance
examination
Employment or further
education
The Master Spécialisé (Specialized
Master) is comparable to a master’s
degree in the United States.
Diplôme d’Inspecteur (Diploma
of Inspector) awarded by the
Ecole de Perfectionnement
des Cadres du Ministere de
l’Interieur (Administrative
Training School of Ministry of
the Interior)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of post-graduate
study
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years of study plus Moroccan nationality
Employment
The Diplôme d’Inspecteur (Diploma of
Inspector) is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
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Diplôme d’Agent d’Autorité
(Diploma of Authority Agent)
awarded by the Ecole de
Perfectionnement des Cadres
du Ministere de l’Interieur
(Administrative Training
School of Ministry of the
Interior)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of post-graduate
study
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years of study plus Moroccan nationality
Employment
The Diplôme d’Agent d’Autorité
(Diploma of Authority Agent) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme d’Etudes
Supérieures/DES (Diploma of
Higher Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
and defense of a
dissertation
Diplôme d’Architecte (Diploma of
Architect) or Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat
(State Engineer)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Etudes
Supérieures/DES (Diploma of Higher
Studies) is comparable to a master’s
degree in the United States.
Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures
Specialisées/DESS (Diploma
of Higher Specialized Studies)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
and defense of a
dissertation
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years of study or a Maîtrise (Master)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures
Specialisées/DESS (Diploma of
Higher Specialized Studies) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieurs
Approfondies/DESA (Diploma
of Advanced Higher Studies)
Awarded after completion of
1-2 years of graduate study
and defense of a
dissertation
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years of study or a Maîtrise (Master)
Employment or further
education
The Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures
Specialisées/DESS (Diploma of
Higher Specialized Studies) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme Supérieur de
Traduction (Higher Diploma of
Translation) - only offered at
the Ecole Supérieure Roi Fahd
de Traduction (King Fahd
Higher School of Translation)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study of
translation
Diplôme de Traducteur (Diploma of
Translator)
Employment as a translator
The Diplôme Supérieur de Traduction
(Higher Diploma of Translation) is
comparable to a master’s degree in
the United States.
Diplôme Supérieur
d’Interprétariat (Higher
Diploma of Interpreting) - only
offered at the Ecole
Supérieure Roi Fahd de
Traduction (King Fahd Higher
School of Translation)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study of
interpretation
Diplôme de Traducteur (Diploma of
Translator)
Employment as an
interpreter
The Diplôme Supérieur
d’Interprétariat (Higher Diploma of
Interpreting) is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
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Master of Arts from AlAkhawayn University
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years or a diploma deemed to be
comparable
Employment or further
education
The Master of Arts from Al-Akhawayn
University is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
Master of Science from AlAkhawayn University
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years or a diploma deemed to be
comparable; some programs may
require at least one year of work
experience
Employment or further
education
The Master of Science from AlAkhawayn University is comparable
to a master’s degree in the United
States.
Master of Business
Administration from AlAkhawayn University
Awarded after completion of
2 years of graduate study
Licence (Licentiate) awarded after 4
years or a diploma deemed to be
comparable, and least one year of work
experience
Employment or further
education
The Master of Business
Administration from Al-Akhawayn
University is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
Docteur en Pharmacie (Doctor
of Pharmacy)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-secondary
study of pharmacy
Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of General
University Studies) plus an entrance
examination (concours)
Employment as a
pharmacist or further
education
The Docteur en Pharmacie (Doctor of
Pharmacy) is comparable to a first
professional degree in pharmacy in
the United States.
Docteur en Médecine Dentaire
(Doctor of Dental Medicine)
Awarded after completion of
5 years of university study of
veterinary medicine
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment as a dentist or
further education
The Docteur en Médecine Dentaire
(Doctor of Dental Medicine) is
comparable to a first professional
degree in veterinary medicine in the
United States.
Docteur en Médecine (Doctor
of Medicine)
Awarded after completion of
7 years of university study of
medicine
Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate)
Employment as a doctor or
further education
The Docteur en Médecine (Doctor of
Medicine) is comparable to a first
professional degree in medicine in
the United States.
Diplôme en Administration
Sanitaire (Diploma in Health
Administration)
Awarded after completion of
2 years of study at the
Institut National
d’Administration Sanitaire
(National Institute of Health
Administration)
Docteur en Pharmacie (Doctor of
Pharmacy), Docteur en Médecine
Dentaire (Doctor of Dental Medicine) or
Docteur en Médecine (Doctor of
Medicine), plus 3 years of employment
and an entrance examination
Employment
The Diplôme en Administration
Sanitaire (Diploma in Health
Administration) is comparable to a
master’s degree in the United States.
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Diplôme Nationale
d’Odontologie (National
Diploma of Dentistry)
Awarded after completion of
4 years of post-graduate
study of a dental specialty
Docteur en Médecine Dentaire (Doctor
of Dental Medicine)
Employment as a specialty
dentist
The Diplôme Nationale d’Odontologie
(National Diploma of Dentistry) is
comparable to post-graduate training
in a dental specialty in the United
States.
Diplôme de Specialité
Médicale (Diploma of Medical
Specialty)
Awarded after completion of
3-5 years of post-graduate
study of a medical specialty
Docteur en Médecine (Doctor of
Medicine)
Employment as a doctor in a
medical specialty
The Diplôme de Specialité Médicale
(Diploma of Medical Specialty) is
comparable to post-graduate training
in a medical specialty in the United
States.
Doctor (Doctorate)
Awarded after completion of
3 years of graduate study
and research, and defense
of a dissertation
Master (Master) or Master Spécialisé
(Specialized Master)
Employment
The Doctor (Doctorate) is comparable
to an earned doctorate in the United
States.
Doctorat (Doctorate)
Awarded after completion of
3-5 years of graduate study
and research, and defense
of a dissertation
Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures/DES
(Diploma of Higher Studies) or Diplôme
d’Etudes Supérieurs
Approfondies/DESA (Diploma of
Advanced Higher Studies)
Employment
The Doctorat (Doctorate) is
comparable to an earned doctorate in
the United States.
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