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Collège Anatole France

Morocco, Casablanca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees MAD 30,000 - 60,700
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish, Latin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School
Introduction

Collège Anatole France is an AEFE-managed middle school in Casablanca's Belvédère district, offering French collège curriculum under the AEFE network. The college serves collège students and acts stepping stone to Lycée Lyautey, with six classes per level and 24 divisions in a human‑scale campus comprising three buildings and three courtyards. Core subjects include Mathematics, Sciences (Physics and Life Sciences) and Technology, with Arts & EPS and Sciences Humaines forming part of the programme. Students take the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) or the Diplôme National du Brevet International (DNBI), assessed on the socle commun plus final exams; the international option requires two oral exams in Arabic and in History-Geography. Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) is a multimedia space run by two librarians. Extracurriculars include table tennis and climbing, a Musical–Instrumental and Choral workshop, a cinema pathway (Parcours cinéma), and citizenship activities such as Ambassadeurs en Herbe and Francophone exchanges today.

The Essentials

Collège Anatole France has instruction in French.

Location
The Collège Anatole France is located in the Belvédère district of Casablanca, Morocco. Its address is Rue Abou Amer Ben Alala, 20300 Casablanca. It is near the Casa Voyageurs train station and easily accessible by tram, with the closest stops at Casa Voyageurs – Place Al Yassir.

Stages
Collège (6ème through 3ème).

Type
AEFE direct-managed French international school (collège).

Additional learning support
Inclusive education with supports including PAI (Individualized Support Plan), PPS (Personalized Schooling Plan), PAP (Personalized Accompaniment Plan), and PPRE (Personalized Plan for Educational Success).

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).

School day structure
Monday to Friday from 7:45 to 16:10, with Wednesday until 13:00.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
From September 2, 2025, all Collège Anatole France students wear an official uniform. There are two packages: the Essentials Pack (12 pieces) for 1,489 DHS, including joggers, polo, trousers, T-shirts, and a jacket (bomber or puffer) with optional bottom pieces (skirt, Bermuda, leggings); and the Complete Pack (19 pieces) for 2,589 DHS, adding a wool sweater, a hoodie, a cap, and more items for year-round rotation. Colors available are gray, orange, and Anatole blue. Fitting sessions run May 26–30 at the school, with a size sheet provided to each student; a family session is scheduled for May 31, 9:00–12:00, by registration. Orders must be placed by July 2, 2025, via the dedicated platform; collection occurs from August 25, 2025. Exchanges are possible within five days if items are unused and in original packaging. At the college, the uniform embodies a structured framework, discreet elegance, and equality that fosters a calm environment and supports students in growing together with confidence.

Food Options
The school cafeteria is operated by Newrest Maroc, Street Attitudes. Menus include entrées, a hot dish chosen from a rotating daily selection, desserts, and juices. Each child has a named badge to pay; Connect'Eat lets families view menus, order the day before for the next day, and recharge the badge via an electronic wallet. A QR code provides direct access to the app, with videos available to explain downloading, recharging, and ordering meals.

Governance and Ownership
The Collège Anatole France is a directly managed establishment of the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'étranger).
Fees

Annual tuition at Collège Anatole France ranges from MAD 30,000 to MAD 60,700 for 2026/27.

Application fee (Droit de Première Inscription — DPI)

- MAD 30,000 — payable once at first registration; this payment validates the registration and is not refundable.

Tuition fees by level (annual and per term) — academic year 2026/2027

Notes on categories: the Groupement Casablanca–Mohammedia applies two scales depending on nationality; amounts below follow that schedule. The Collège category covers 6ème to 3ème.

- Pre‑elementary (maternelle)
- French nationals: MAD 43,000 per year. Per-term (40% / 30% / 30%): MAD 17,200 ; MAD 12,900 ; MAD 12,900.
- Moroccan & other nationalities: MAD 53,400 per year. Per-term: MAD 21,360 ; MAD 16,020 ; MAD 16,020.

- Elementary (CP–CM2)
- French nationals: MAD 40,800 per year. Per-term: MAD 16,320 ; MAD 12,240 ; MAD 12,240.
- Moroccan & other nationalities: MAD 50,100 per year. Per-term: MAD 20,040 ; MAD 15,030 ; MAD 15,030.

- Collège (6ème–3ème) — (applies to Collège Anatole France)
- French nationals: MAD 44,500 per year. Per-term: MAD 17,800 ; MAD 13,350 ; MAD 13,350.
- Moroccan & other nationalities: MAD 54,800 per year. Per-term: MAD 21,920 ; MAD 16,440 ; MAD 16,440.

- Lycée (2nde–Terminale)
- French nationals: MAD 48,200 per year. Per-term: MAD 19,280 ; MAD 14,460 ; MAD 14,460.
- Moroccan & other nationalities: MAD 60,700 per year. Per-term: MAD 24,280 ; MAD 18,210 ; MAD 18,210.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: tuition is billed at the start of each term and is payable according to the term schedule. The standard split is 40% (September/December), 30% (January/March) and 30% (April/June). Invoices are issued in the name of the legal guardians.
- Due dates and enforceability: amounts become due at each term arrival; failure to pay triggers reminders, possible suspension from classes and recovery procedures; persistent non‑payment can lead to exclusion and cancellation of re‑registration.
- Re‑registration: re‑registration is only confirmed after settlement of any outstanding invoices for the current year (all terms and any ancillary charges).

Boarding (internat)

- Not applicable — published materials and the Groupement's financial/regulatory documents for Casablanca–Mohammedia do not include an internat for Collège Anatole France. No boarding fee is listed.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: a school uniform was introduced and parents were asked to purchase uniforms for the 2025 intake; published pricing for uniform packs reported two options — a 12‑item pack for MAD 1,490 and a 19‑item pack for MAD 2,590 (individual items also available). Uniform purchase timing and requirements were communicated to families.
- Ancillary charges that may be invoiced in addition to tuition: school meals (demi‑pension / canteen), daycare/extended care, school trips and class trips, exam/registration fees for external examinations, individual accident / civil liability insurance, textbooks or material packs, and any optional extracurricular activities. These are treated as rights annexes and billed separately when applicable.
- Sibling reductions and exemptions: for the DPI (first‑registration fee) there is an abatement — 50% for the 2nd child and full exemption from the 3rd child onward when registrations are simultaneous; local staff rules may grant specific exemptions under contract.

Refund and adjustment rules

- DPI: the first‑registration fee (DPI) is not refundable.
- Tuition adjustments on entry/exit: when a pupil arrives or departs during the school year, the month in which attendance begins or ends is due in full (calculation basis: one‑tenth of the annual fee per month). Exceptional pro‑rata or remissions are allowed only in specific circumstances (long‑term medical absence, approved cases for pupils with disabilities, or other exceptional decisions).
- Bursary adjustments: where a later award of an AEFE/consular school bursary changes the family's contribution, any resulting over‑payment will be reimbursed or offset against outstanding sums for the current year according to the financial rules.

Accepted payment methods and practical notes

- Payment methods accepted by the Groupement's accounting office include: bank cheque to the Agent comptable, card payments on site or online, automatic debit (by request), cash deposit, or bank transfer (virements in euros are converted at the official chancellerie exchange rate on the date of valorization). The agent comptable may require specific payment methods where incidents occur.
- In the event of payment incidents (returned checks, failed direct debits), the school may demand certified payment methods and reserve the right to pursue recovery actions; associated recovery costs are borne by the debtor.

Summary (key figures for Collège Anatole France, academic year 2026/2027)

- Application fee (DPI, one‑time): MAD 30,000.
- Collège annual tuition: MAD 44,500 (French nationals) / MAD 54,800 (Moroccan & other nationalities). Per‑term split (40% / 30% / 30%) shown above.
- Billing schedule: three terms — 40% / 30% / 30%; invoices issued at start of each term.
- Boarding: not applicable / no boarding fees.
- Uniform pack options reported: MAD 1,490 (12 items) or MAD 2,590 (19 items).

(End of fees overview)
Academics

Collège Anatole France teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school follows the French national curriculum for collège under AEFE. The curriculum includes Arts & EPS; Langue Vivantes; Sciences humaines; and Sciences & Technologie. Students are registered to take the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) or the Diplôme National du Brevet International (DNBI). The assessment combines the level of mastery of the socle commun de connaissances, de compétences et de culture (S4C) with the final examination results. Teachers assess students throughout the year using Pronote. Adaptations to examinations are possible for candidates with a disability (PPS) or with a personalized learning plan (PAP). The international option for the DNB is available; students in this path can sit the DNB with the Option Internationale, which requires two oral exams in the international language (Arabic) and in the non-linguistic discipline (History-Geography).

Exam Results
The school offers the DNB and the DNBI. The DNB uses a 900-point scale; a candidate is admitted with at least 450 points. Mentions are awarded as: 'assez bien' at 540 points or more; 'bien' at 630 points or more; and 'très bien' at 720 points or more. Students in the international section may obtain the Option Internationale au DNB by succeeding in two specific oral exams (one in the international language and one in the non-linguistic discipline) with at least 25/50 in each.

Higher Education Progression
The college serves as an intermediate step before Lycée Lyautey, after which students typically continue to Lycée Lyautey for their secondary education.

Gifted and Talented
The school offers opportunities to develop talents through clubs, competitions, and projects, including Startup Your Life; Archi-Texture; Ambassadeurs en Herbe; the Grand Prix du Jeune Photographie; and the Dictée du Maroc, with profiles and news highlighting student achievements such as Nassim in table tennis and Ghali in equestrian sport.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mai des Langues 2025 celebrates languages and cultures across AEFE schools. The theme, Festival polyphonique: quand les langues donnent de la voix, highlights students multiple voices through English or bilingual work by 5e, 4e and 3e. Through these projects, languages are vectors of engagement, creativity and citizenship, and students express themselves and open to others.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education with several accommodations to meet individual needs: the plan dor accueil individualisé (PAI) for students with health issues; the projet personnalisé de scolarisation (PPS) for students with disabilities; the plan dact accompagnement personnalisé (PAP) for learners with persistent specific learning difficulties; and the programme personnalisé de r8069t80e9ducation (PPRE) for students at risk of not reaching end-of-cycle competencies.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Three hours of English per week for all students; in 6e8me LVA, the English allocation is four hours.

Mental Wellbeing
A school psychologist supports students, including sessions on topics like addiction; Health and wellbeing is addressed through activities such as first-aid training (Formations aux Gestes qui Sauvent) and health-related conferences.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by inclusive procedures, including the individualized plan (PAI) for health-related needs, the personalized schooling project (PPS) for disabilities, the plan daccompagnement personnalisé (PAP) for learning difficulties and the programme personnalisé de re9ussite éducative (PPRE) for students at risk of not meeting competencies.
Parent Experience

History
The Collège Anatole France is an AEFE-directly managed establishment located in the Belvédère district of Casablanca. It operates within the AEFE network and follows the French-program education framework in Morocco under the supervision of MEN and AEFE. The current establishment project was approved on February 19, 2024 and is reviewed annually as part of ongoing school improvement. The college is small and community-focused, with six classes per level and 24 divisions, and it serves only collège students as a stepping stone to Lycée Lyautey.

Community
Anatole France is described as a college with a small, human-scale campus. The school describes its facilities as consisting of three buildings and three outdoor courtyards, enabling smooth circulation for students. The life of the college includes a range of activities and projects: an integration trip to Volubilis, participation in a rugby tournament in France, a women's football tournament in Tunisia, and a visit to the Nour solar power plant in May. The college also hosts cultural and academic events such as World Arabic Language Day activities with artisans from the Hassan II Mosque Arts Academy, and participates in initiatives like Ambassadeurs en Herbe and the Grand Prix of Young Photography.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Four associations represent the parents of students at the college. They are APEEF, CIPE, PEEP, and UCPE. Each year in early October there are elections for parent representatives to the conseil d établissement and to its governing bodies; the elected members may stand for the governance council of the Casablanca-Mohammedia Group. The college is an educational partner of parents; together, in trust and respect, they support student success. Contact details for each association (APEEF, CIPE, PEEP, UCPE) are provided and the minutes of their meetings are published, including the 2024-2025, 2023-2024, 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 procès-verbaux. The 2025-2026 elections were scheduled for October 7-10, 2025 with results announced after counting.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in the Belve8dere district of Casablanca. It is an AEFE direct-managed establishment. It has three buildings and three outdoor recreation spaces, enabling safe circulation for students. There are six classes per level, for a total of 24 classes. Parents describe the college as a human-scale school.

Sports Facilities
Table tennis is an essential activity.

Academic Facilities
The Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) is an information and resource space for students and staff. It is multimedia, run by two librarians, and includes 15 computers, with modular spaces that support workshops. Arts & EPS and Sciences humaines and Sciences & Technologie form part of the curriculum. Core subjects include Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Life Sciences), and Technology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include table tennis and climbing, with district climbing events involving multiple schools. The music and arts program includes a Musical–Instrumental and Choral workshop and annual performances. A cinema pathway offers film-related activities and outings (Parcours cinéma). A notable student achievement in tennis de table is highlighted from national competitions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Collège Anatole France is an establishment directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and is located in the Belvédère district of Casablanca. It hosts only middle school students, with six classes per level and a total of 24 divisions, and it serves as an intermediate step before integration into Lycée Lyautey. The school emphasizes citizenship and student projects, including Ambassadeurs en Herbe, and runs trips and events such as an integration trip to Volubilis, a Rugby tournament in France, and a women's football tournament in Tunisia, as well as a visit to the Nour solar power plant. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated with artisans from the Hassan II Mosque's Academy of Traditional Arts, poets, singers, and other writers.

Arts & Creative
Arts Plastiques, Education musicale, and Education physique et sportive are offered as part of the Arts & EPS curriculum. The school presents these programs through references to the national curricula (arts, music, and EPS) and links to Eduscol for program details, indicating alignment with the national standards for these subjects. Arts, music, and physical education are integral components of the collège curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school engages in Francophone exchanges, such as an exchange with high school students in Vedène, France as part of Francophonie activities. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated with artisans from the Hassan II Mosque's Academy of Traditional Arts, poets, and writers. The Citizenship program (parcours citoyen) accompanies students from kindergarten through the baccalaureate, reflecting the school's emphasis on language, culture, and civic education.

Social & Hobbies
Table tennis is an essential activity on campus. There are multiple student clubs (the site lists six clubs). The school hosts various student events and competitions, including Archi-Texture and the Grand Prix du Jeune Photographie, with ongoing activities and competitions such as Ambassadeurs en Herbe.

Community & Service
Ambassadeurs en Herbe is a school project involving volunteer teachers who support student achievement and the living together culture at Anatole. World Arabic Language Day features artisans and writers, highlighting cultural community engagement. The Francophonie exchange with Vedène, France fosters cross-cultural connections between students and French-speaking peers.

Leadership & Professional
Ambassadeurs en Herbe is part of the school's projects, demonstrating leadership and student engagement in competitions and collaborative work. The citizenship program (parcours citoyen) accompanies students across grade levels, underpinning leadership and civic development. The principal highlights student travel, sports tournaments, and collaborative projects as examples of developing leadership and professional-style teamwork among students and staff.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus is described as a humane, small-scale college by parents, with a structure consisting of three buildings and three outdoor courtyards that facilitate safe movement and supervised activity. Table tennis is a staple activity on site, reflecting an emphasis on active, daily physical engagement. The school emphasizes a well-balanced living environment through its size, facilities, and extracurricular offerings.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic programs are based on the CECRL framework. The school offers two tracks: 3 hours per week and 5 hours per week. The 3-hour track aims to validate level A1 by the end of CM2 for students who have followed it for at least two years; the 5-hour track aims to validate A1 by the end of CE1, with the most advanced students reaching A2 by CM2. In 6e, descriptors from A2 support the transition to B1, and oral work is continuous while writing uses standard Arabic; vocalization is used as needed. The Arabic program is part of an official cooperation between Moroccan and French authorities (signed in 2003) and integrates language, history, geography and Moroccan institutions into the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
Mai des Langues features language-celebrating activities, including poetry readings in Arabic and French, magazine creation, and the recreation of the Monopoly board game in Arabic. Arabic-language students produce bilingual journals (Arabic in French). In English, 5th-grade students undertake English-language writing and design projects, including a first and fourth cover with a pitch for a fantasy story. There is a poetry reading in three languages—French, English and Arabic.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are conducted online through efmaroc.org. Families must submit their admission dossier digitally according to instructions sent by email after the online pre-registration closes. Inscriptions for 2026-2027 are open from January 5, 2026 to March 11, 2026. If the child is already enrolled in a Moroccan homologated establishment, this procedure does not apply for a transfer. The Collège Anatole France coordinates admission dossiers to several Casablanca colleges (Anatole France, Lyautey, OSUI, EFI).

Scholarships
The AEFE scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 is open from December 15, 2025 to February 13, 2026. Documents are available on the Consulate General of France in Casablanca website. Notifications for the 2025-2026 campaign will be sent to families after the AEFE National Commission meets in Paris on December 16-17, 2025. Guidelines 2026-2027, the list of documents 2026-2027, and the 2026-2027 form are provided on the page.
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