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Ecole André Chénier

Morocco, Rabat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees MAD 0 - 77,700
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 563
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Ecole André Chénier is an elementary school in Rabat, welcoming students from maternelle through CM2 (ages 3 to 11). It belongs to the AEFE network and is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, ensuring alignment with French programs and values. The school is part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub led by Lycée Descartes, offering students an opening to the world. Instruction is delivered in French with pathways in English and Arabic, supporting language development from early years. PEAC, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, is embedded in the curriculum to foster creativity, cultural understanding and interdisciplinarity through languages and digital media. The campus provides on-site health services, a school dining program and after-school care, along with a dynamic sports association and a range of extracurricular activities. With six decades of history, André Chénier blends educational tradition with a caring community focused on each pupil's success.

The Essentials

Ecole André Chénier has 563 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French.

Location
The school is located in the Hassan district in Rabat, Morocco. It sits at 32, Boulevard Lyazidi in Rabat's Hassan neighborhood. The school forms part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub, overseen by Lycée Descartes. It is a French primary school in the AEFE network.

Stages
Kindergarten through CM2 (maternelle au CM2).

Type
French primary school in Rabat within the AEFE network. It is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research.

Additional learning support
Inclusive education. It prioritizes diverse learners and supports inclusion across the curriculum.

Country affiliation
AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school provides a school dining service. The dining service serves around 550 pupils daily. Kindergarten and CP are served at the table, while older pupils have a self-service.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad). It belongs to the Rabat-Kenitra Pole, a group of seven schools under the administrative and financial responsibility of Lycée Descartes.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole André Chénier ranges from up to MAD 77,700 for 2026/27.

Application / First-registration fees
- Droit de première inscription (DPI - application / first-registration fee): MAD 30,000 for the first child; MAD 15,000 for the second child; MAD 0 for the third child and subsequent children. CPGE (post‑bac) DPI: MAD 7,500. The DPI is payable before the start of the school year and validates the registration.

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year (annual and per‑term) — by cycle and nationality category
- Note on billing pattern: for primary and secondary (1st and 2nd degree) tuition is billed in three advance terms: 40% / 30% / 30%. For post‑bac (CPGE) tuition is billed in two equal semesters (50% / 50%). All amounts shown are annual totals and the per‑term breakdowns that follow are the corresponding instalments.

- Français (annual / per term):
- Maternelle — MAD 44,400 per year. 1st term (40%): MAD 17,760. 2nd term (30%): MAD 13,320. 3rd term (30%): MAD 13,320.
- Primaire — MAD 41,400 per year. 1st term: MAD 16,560. 2nd term: MAD 12,420. 3rd term: MAD 12,420.
- Collège — MAD 45,400 per year. 1st term: MAD 18,160. 2nd term: MAD 13,620. 3rd term: MAD 13,620.
- Lycée — MAD 49,700 per year. 1st term: MAD 19,880. 2nd term: MAD 14,910. 3rd term: MAD 14,910.
- CPGE (post‑bac) — MAD 77,700 per year. 1st semester (50%): MAD 38,850. 2nd semester (50%): MAD 38,850.

- Marocains / Tiers (annual / per term):
- Maternelle — MAD 54,700 per year. 1st term (40%): MAD 21,880. 2nd term (30%): MAD 16,410. 3rd term (30%): MAD 16,410.
- Primaire — MAD 50,600 per year. 1st term: MAD 20,240. 2nd term: MAD 15,180. 3rd term: MAD 15,180.
- Collège — MAD 55,600 per year. 1st term: MAD 22,240. 2nd term: MAD 16,680. 3rd term: MAD 16,680.
- Lycée — MAD 62,100 per year. 1st term: MAD 24,840. 2nd term: MAD 18,630. 3rd term: MAD 18,630.
- CPGE (post‑bac) — MAD 77,700 per year. 1st semester (50%): MAD 38,850. 2nd semester (50%): MAD 38,850.

Billing schedule and payment terms (2026/27)
- Primary & secondary (1st/2nd degree) payment schedule (three advance terms):
- 1st term — 40% of the annual tuition: due before 19 October 2026.
- 2nd term — 30% of the annual tuition: due before 18 January 2027.
- 3rd term — 30% of the annual tuition: due before 19 April 2027.
- CPGE (post‑bac) payment schedule (two semesters):
- 1st semester — 50%: due before 19 October 2026.
- 2nd semester — 50%: due before 18 January 2027.
- Payments are payable in advance. In case of mid‑year arrival, the month of enrolment is due in full (calculations based on one‑tenth of the annual tuition). In case of departure during the year, the full month begun is due (based on one‑tenth of the annual tuition). Reschooling or re‑registration is conditioned on settlement of all sums due.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to this primary school (no boarding provision for maternelle–CM2).

Other costs and fees
- School insurance: the establishment provides school accident/insurance coverage with the following contractual limits: Death MAD 40,000; Permanent disability (IPP) MAD 60,000; Medical expenses MAD 6,000; Glasses MAD 1,000; Prostheses MAD 1,500. The insurance covers accidents occurring during lessons, extracurricular activities and school outings.
- School meals / canteen: a school catering service is available (managed by the catering provider). Meal costs and canteen registration are billed separately from tuition and vary by service and selection; families pay canteen charges where used.
- School supplies and uniforms: parents are responsible for purchasing required school supplies and any uniform items; the school publishes a year‑group supplies list.
- Exam or competition registration fees: fees for external exams or non‑school competitions may apply and are billed separately when applicable.
- Extracurricular activities, field trips and special projects: participation may generate additional charges billed separately.

Refund and remission information
- The DPI is not refundable except in exceptional cases of administrative refusal or impossibility of registration by the establishment.
- Rights of scolarité (tuition) are annual; in cases of arrival or departure during the school year the month begun is payable in full (computed on a tenth of the annual tuition). Remissions or refunds of tuition are possible only in specific, limited circumstances described in the school's financial regulations (for example prolonged certified medical absence over 30 consecutive days may lead to prorated remission).

Accepted payment methods and practical payment details
- Online card payments via the school's parent portal (instant confirmation and receipt; payments registered immediately in dirhams).
- Bank transfer in Moroccan dirhams (payments registered within 48 hours at the collecting bank). Euro payments accepted via the appropriate DSFIPE channel.
- Payments in cash at designated bank agencies.
- Cheque deposit: cheques can be deposited in the dedicated drop box at the Lycée Descartes accounting office when applicable.
- Card payment: in‑person card payments accepted at the Lycée Descartes cashier.
- Invoicing: invoices (term invoices) are issued to the legal guardians and made available through the school's digital portal. Each term receives an invoice and payment reminders may be issued for each term.

Administrative notes relevant to fees
- Tuition amounts vary by declared nationality category (French versus Moroccan/third‑country) and by level of schooling; CPGE (post‑bac) follows a two‑semester invoicing pattern (50%/50%).

If any specific fee item needs to be displayed in a different format, or if you require the full per‑term breakdown copied into a single list by level and category, those amounts are provided above in the per‑term lines.
Academics

Ecole André Chénier teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The school is a French education institution approved by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It delivers an education aligned with the French programs, objectives, and core values of the French education system. The school welcomes students from kindergarten through CM2. It is part of the Rabat–Kenitra educational hub led by Lycée Descartes. It emphasizes multilingual learning through language pathways and cultivates a multilingual and multicultural environment at the heart of its educational project. PEAC (Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle) is part of the school's educational pathways.

Exam Results
Exam results are excellent with more than 98.9% success in baccalaureate examinations in 2021. The DNB results exceed 99% in 2021. The site also notes excellent academic results.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to higher education in diverse fields. Notable alumni include Pierre Hackett (Bachelor of Business / MBA). Leah Steven holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Victor Hansen holds a Bachelor of Information Technology.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes the well-being and belonging of every student. The well-being framework centers on living well together at school, reflecting a culture of respect and inclusion. The health service provides a welcoming space where students can be heard and receive support. Students are engaged in school life and participate in activities that foster social and emotional development. Staff support students' social-emotional needs through dedicated services, including access to a school nurse and a part-time psychologist.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education with formal supports for students with special educational needs. Students with special needs have Personalised Schooling Projects (PPS), Plans d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP), and Projets d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI). The school has a dedicated specialist teacher (Mme Vidal) and a part-time school psychologist; the staff also coordinates with a school nurse for health documentation. The program covers multiple levels across the primary cycle (MS to CM2) with tailored supports.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as part of a plurilingual program alongside French and Arabic. In the maternelle and CP, English is taught as EMILE for 1 hour plus 30 minutes of teacher instruction; Arabic is taught 3 hours daily. From CE1 to CM2, English is 1 hour EMILE plus 1 hour 30 minutes teacher instruction; Arabic remains 3 hours. There is a reinforced pathway (Parcours renforcé) and an Arabic-dedicated international section (Section internationale) offering 5 hours of Arabic. By the end of the primary cycle, students reach CECRL levels A1 to A2; those on the international track may have additional opportunities. For more details, contact the school to learn about individualized plurilingual support.

Mental Wellbeing
The health service provides a welcoming space for student care and listening. The school prioritizes quality of life at school as a core part of its educational project. Mental wellbeing is supported by a school nurse and a part-time psychologist. A psychologist and a nurse have contributed to sessions addressing emotions and screen-time, for example during a dedicated week on screen use. The school offers ongoing mental health resources to support students' emotional health.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are central to school policy; the council addresses child protection in school and extracurricular settings, including measures against all forms of violence and discrimination, notably harassment. The council oversees safety protocols such as fire evacuations and intrusion exercises, with positive results. Since returning to school after holidays, police presence near the school has been reinforced and access is controlled; visitors must have appointments and be identified. Regulations and charters govern school life and are publicly shared; minutes of the council meetings are published on the school's site. The aim is to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Parent Experience

History
The school has been part of the EGD network for over 60 years, earning the trust of families across generations and fostering a strong sense of belonging. The school was born from the desire to offer every pupil a demanding and caring learning environment and has always placed the success of all at the heart of its project. Over the years, the school has become a place of growth and sharing where everyone finds their place and contributes to the collective. Our history is written between educational tradition and a forward-looking vision, in a spirit of rigor and humanity. The school is located in a dynamic Rabat district, offering students a genuine opening to the world and, since its creation, has stood as an authentic Rabat institution anchored in educational excellence while looking to the future.

Community
The school fosters living well together by embracing the diversity of its students and their origins; multilingual and multicultural openness sits at the heart of its educational project. The educational community is broadened by the presence of an inclusive education referent (EREI), a school nurse, and a school psychologist, and teamwork is emphasized to provide a coherent educational offering. Students participate fully in school life: at the Student Council they debate, propose, and lead projects and activities, with some becoming class delegates, eco-delegates, or USEP delegates, and helping to foster a respectful climate. Parents participate actively through their elected representatives on the School Council and in the pôle's various bodies; two parent associations, CAPE and UCPE, are present, and meetings are scheduled with the leadership to discuss topics related to the school's operation.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has two associations: CAPE (Collectif Autonome des Parents d'Élèves) and UCPE (Union des Conseils de Parents d'Élèves). CAPE provides a collective voice to defend the interests of families and students. UCPE is a solidarity union to accompany all parents in their engagement. Parent associations represent parents on the school council and in several other Rabat–Kenitra pole bodies. A permanent dialogue with the leadership supports the proper functioning of the establishment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
André Chénier is a French elementary school in Rabat within the AEFE network. It welcomes students from maternelle (kindergarten) through CM2. The school offers a welcoming, modern, and stimulating environment that supports curiosity, creativity, and the development of each student. On-site services include a health service, a school dining service, and after-school care. There is a dynamic sports association and a broad range of extracurricular activities, reflecting the school's multicultural and multilingual community.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Many extracurricular activities include sport, cinema, visual arts, theatre, and music.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It provides an education aligned with the programs, pedagogical objectives and core values of the French education system. Instruction is delivered in French, and the school maintains a French curriculum while offering multilingual pathways for students. The school emphasizes academic achievement and values the development of students' intellectual, artistic, cultural, and sporting dimensions.

Arts & Creative
Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle (PEAC) is integrated into the curriculum. It focuses on discovering heritage and developing interdisciplinarity through languages and digital media. It also emphasizes nurturing creativity, cultural curiosity and artistic expression, and it uses project-based work to realise these aims.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches three languages from early childhood: French, Arabic, and English. French is the common language and language of instruction; Arabic is the host-country language emphasizing identity and culture; English is an international language. From Maternelle to CE1–CM2, English is taught with EMILE plus teacher-led sessions, while Arabic remains a language track with standard and reinforced options. By the end of the primary cycle, students typically reach CECRL levels A1 to A2 in English.

Social & Hobbies
The life of the school includes a dynamic sports association and active student participation in school life. Students engage in social and cultural activities beyond class time, and the school offers extracurricular options as part of a rich program of activities. The school hosts events and clubs that foster collaboration, teamwork and personal interests outside academics.

Community & Service
Parents participate fully in the life of the school, with parent representatives elected to the School Council and actively contributing to school governance. The UCPE and CAPE parent associations organize cultural and fundraising activities to support the school, such as the Christmas market. Profits from UCPE events are allocated to the school coop to fund educational projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The well-being of students is central to the school's project, with a focus on safe, inclusive life at school. A health service provides a welcoming space for students, and there are after-school services and a school meal program to support student life and comfort. The school also emphasizes a healthy, collaborative school culture and a broad range of activities that contribute to physical and mental well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Three languages are taught: French as the language of instruction, Arabic as the host language, and English as an international language. French is the common language and language of instruction; Arabic provides identity and culture; English is taught as an international language with EMILE. By the end of the primary cycle, students reach CECRL levels A1 to A2.

Bilingual Teaching
French is the language of instruction and the common language. Arabic is the host language, a marker of identity and culture. English is taught as an international language with EMILE (English as a Medium of Instruction) in parts of the curriculum. From maternelle to CP (ages 3–7), English is 1 hour EMILE plus 30 minutes with a teacher, and Arabic is 3 hours; From CE1 to CM2, English is 1 hour EMILE plus 1 hour 30 minutes with a teacher, and Arabic is 3 hours in standard, 5 hours reinforced, with a 5-hour International Section.

Immersion Programs
EMILE provides English as a Medium of Instruction across portions of the curriculum. An International Section offers additional Arabic instruction with 5 hours of Arabic. The multilingual program aims to develop linguistic, cognitive, and social competencies.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, and provides instruction in line with the French education system.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It provides education in accordance with the programs, the pedagogical objectives, and the core values of the French education system. The school welcomes children of all nationalities from Petite Section (PS) through CM2.
2. For the 2025/2026 academic year, enrollment is open. Registration is online. Enrollment is exclusively online. Enrollment is conducted via the EFM platform through the official enrollment portal.
3. To enroll, submit your application by accessing the enrollment portal. The site provides the option "Inscrivez votre enfant dès maintenant" meaning "Enroll your child now". Enter via the link "Accéder au portail d'inscription" to begin the online registration process. The enrollment portal is the avenue to join the school community.
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