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Lycée Français Léon L'Africain

Morocco, Casablanca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Rabat, with campuses in Rabat Souissi, Casablanca Bourgogne, and the Annexe Domaine d'Anfa, the Lycée Français Léon L'Africain is a private AEFE-homologated French international school welcoming up to 900 students from ages 3 to 18. The school follows the French curriculum from preschool through lycée, and combines rigorous instruction with multilingual, intercultural education. From kindergarten, students engage with English for moral and civic education and Arabic for history/geography, while digital and robotics skills are integrated across subjects. In the lycée, students pursue a common culture base, select three specialties in Première and two in Terminale, with ongoing orientation support for higher education. Facilities include spacious, digitally equipped classrooms, science laboratories, a Fab Lab, robotics and culinary labs, plus extensive libraries. Extracurriculars span theatre, arts, music, dance, cinema, field trips and guest talks, along with robotics, swimming, climbing, and sports. The network emphasizes values of excellence, respect and openness.

The Essentials

Lycée Français Léon L'Africain has 3,400 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
Three campuses in Morocco: Casablanca – Bourgogne; Rabat – Souissi; and Annexe Domaine d'Anfa (Casablanca – Route d'Azzemour). The Casablanca and Rabat sites provide education from Kindergarten through High School. The network operates across Casablanca and Rabat as AEFE-homologated French international schools.

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary; Middle School; High School.

Type
Private, AEFE-homologated French international school.

Additional learning support
Yes; programs to support students with special needs to ensure inclusive education.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE-affiliated).

Bus service
Yes; school transport is provided.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Tasty, balanced meals prepared on site to nourish students and meet their growth and nutritional needs.

Governance and Ownership
Education Development Company (EDC) – a private group that operates Léon l'Africain schools. The Léon l'Africain network is AEFE-homologated.
Fees
Application fees

- A registration/admission charge is required to confirm a place at Léon l'Africain; families must settle the required financial payment when they confirm admission.

Tuition fees by school year (amounts)

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule that lists the exact tuition amounts per year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no public detailed 2025/26 schedule with amounts was found). Exact per-term or per-year numeric tuition figures are not available in the school's public materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Timing for confirming an offered place: families are required to confirm an admission allocation on their EF Maroc (EFM) account within the timeframe specified at allocation and then to confirm the inscription with the school within the short deadline indicated in the admissions procedure. The registration/confirmation process includes submission of signed administrative documents and payment of the financial charges.
- The school's published procedure requires families to complete confirmation and payment quickly after offer (time-limits are stated in the enrolment procedure). Payment at confirmation is a condition of finalising the place.

Boarding fees

- The Léon l'Africain campuses present services such as transport and canteen but do not list an internat (boarding) option among their core services. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable for the day campuses described in the school's public materials.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- The school publishes separate lists and services that indicate additional, chargeable items to plan for, including textbooks (manuels scolaires), school meals (cantine), transport (navettes / bus), garde pédagogique and activities parascolaires. Expect costs for textbooks, meals, transport and some extracurricular activities.
- The admissions procedure lists required administrative documents (Règlement Intérieur, Règlement Administratif et Financier, fiche médicale, autorisation droit à l'image) to be signed at confirmation; some projects or certifications (exam, trip or pedagogical projects) may incur separate charges as is common practice.

Refund information

- No public, itemised refund policy or fixed refund schedule was published in the school's publicly available admission materials. The school's Règlement Administratif et Financier (provided to families at the time of confirmation and signature) governs the specific conditions for any refund or adjustment of fees.

Fee payment options

- Documented, accepted payment methods at confirmation are payment by bank/merchant card (carte bancaire) and by non-endorsable crossed cheque (chèque barré non endossable). These payment options are explicitly stated in the school's admissions procedure. No public statement was found that lists bank transfer or other electronic options as accepted methods prior to registration.

Summary statement for use in a public database

- The school requires payment of registration/financial charges at the time a place is confirmed; the school accepts payment by card or by non-endorsable cheque and lists additional chargeable services (textbooks, canteen, transport, extracurriculars). The school's publicly available materials do not publish a detailed numeric fee schedule (per year-group or per term) for 2026/27 or 2025/26, and specific tuition amounts therefore cannot be listed here.
Academics

Lycée Français Léon L'Africain teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From kindergarten through lycée, the school pursues an educational philosophy focused on experiential learning, holistic development, and multilingual, intercultural education. From kindergarten, multilingual and intercultural education is promoted to open students to the world; there is a focus on discovery, reflection, and the development of digital and robotics skills. Languages play a central role: living languages are integrated into instruction, such as English for moral and civic education and Arabic for history/geography. The pedagogy emphasizes inclusive education and individualized support, discovery programs, and academic excellence. In the lycée, the program consists of a common culture base, specialized disciplines with progression (three specialties in Première, then two in Terminale), and ongoing orientation support to prepare students for higher education.

Exam Results
The results speak for themselves; Léon l'Africain students regularly distinguish themselves with exceptional performance on the Baccalaureate and admissions to top higher education institutions.

Higher Education Progression
Three-part progression toward higher education: a common base of culture, specialty disciplines with progression (three specialties in Première, then two in Terminale), and ongoing orientation support throughout the lycée to assist students in choosing their parcours and entering higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes holistic development and emotional wellbeing from the earliest years. The pedagogical project includes explicit attention to the child's emotional wellbeing and social development, alongside academic growth. Extracurricular, cultural, and artistic activities broaden students' horizons, build confidence, and develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. The program integrates social-emotional learning into everyday school life through projects and wellbeing initiatives. The environment supports responsible citizenship and personal growth as core outcomes of the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides programs to support students with specific needs, ensuring inclusive education. Regular assessments and parent meetings inform personalized guidance and intervention plans. A framework supports individualized groups of needs, enabling progress at each student's own pace. The network emphasizes tailored support for students with additional needs to promote full participation in school life.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From kindergarten, multilingual education and intercultural openness are central to the program. The curriculum weaves living languages into teaching across subjects. English is used for civics education, while History and Geography are taught in Arabic, reflecting a multilingual approach. Language learning is a core pathway to broaden horizons and facilitation intercultural communication. The school prioritizes multilingual literacy as a foundation of its education.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing, including emotional wellbeing, is a central element of the pedagogical project. The program includes initiatives to support emotional wellbeing as part of holistic development. Extracurricular activities, culture, and arts bolster resilience, confidence, and social skills. Sports and structured routines contribute to both physical and mental wellbeing. The school emphasizes developing self-awareness, empathy, and responsible citizenship as part of student growth.
Parent Experience

History
Opened in the 2021/2022 school year, the Lycée Français Léon l'Africain Rabat is a human-scale campus in Souissi, Rabat, welcoming up to 900 students. It blends rigorous French standards with Moroccan cultural richness. From kindergarten through high school, programs are designed for holistic development. The pedagogical approach emphasizes preparing students to become world citizens, with a strong focus on multilingualism, multicultural learning, and critical thinking. Education extends beyond the classroom, anchored in values of excellence, respect and openness.

Community
A full range of services supports student well-being, including transportation, canteen, library, supervisory care, and extracurricular activities. There are three exceptional campuses serving education: Casablanca Bourgogne; Rabat Souissi; and Annex Domaines d'Anfa in Casablanca (Route d'Azzemour). Parent testimonials describe a welcoming community and emphasize the opportunities for student development through diverse activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français Léon l'Africain operates across three campuses: Casablanca - Bourgogne, Rabat - Souissi, and the Annexe Domaine d'Anfa in Casablanca. It offers a full welfare program with services including Transport, Cantine, Bibliothèque, Garde pédagogique, and Activités parascolaires. The AEFE-homologated network supports multilingual, intercultural education from nursery through lycée, with emphasis on digital and robotics competencies. The campuses provide environments designed to support academic and personal development across all levels.

Sports Facilities
At the Annexe Domaine d'Anfa campus in Casablanca (Dar Bouazza), there are varied sports spaces including a semi-olympic swimming pool, multi-sport fields, and a large gymnasium. The network also runs athletic programs such as athletics, team sports, and swimming, concluding each year with León l'Africain Olympiades. These facilities underpin a comprehensive physical education program integrated with the curriculum.

Academic Facilities
From preschool to high school, classrooms are spacious, bright, and equipped with digital and interactive technologies. The campus features advanced science laboratories with modern equipment, including a Fab Lab, plus laboratories for robotics and culinary arts. A rich multilingual framework supports instruction across languages, and there is regular individualized support to guide academic progress.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular offerings span theatre, arts, music, dance, cinema, literature, field trips, and guest presentations, along with robotics, swimming, mini-soccer, climbing, choir, gardening, and cooking. Sports programs include athletics, team sports, and swimming, with annual Olympiad events to showcase student talents. These activities complement the core curriculum and support holistic development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a broad program beyond textbooks, with a complete range of activities and optional courses designed to broaden students' intellectual horizons. Extracurricular and cultural activities contribute to intellectual growth and confidence, while developing decision-making, communication, and teamwork. The programs are offered to students from kindergarten through high school, supporting a holistic education that extends beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
Artistic and cultural activities emphasize music, singing, dance, and visual arts. These offerings help students express creativity, develop artistic sensitivity, and build self-confidence. Students are encouraged to explore various art forms and find their own artistic voice.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes clubs across artistic, sports, and cultural domains, enabling students to pursue personal interests beyond lessons. A focus on collaboration and leadership helps students build social skills and teamwork. Activities foster curiosity and provide opportunities to discover new passions and talents.

Leadership & Professional
Participation in extracurricular activities develops leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. The school environment supports student initiative and collaborative projects that prepare learners for future roles. Students have opportunities to take on roles in clubs and events that build practical skills and a sense of responsibility.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports are an important part of the program, with offerings in athletics, team sports, and swimming. The year ends with the Olympiades Léon l'Africain, showcasing students' athletic skills and team spirit. These activities promote physical health, social interaction, and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
Mastery of several languages is at the heart of the educational program to facilitate intercultural communication and broaden students' linguistic horizons. Living languages are integrated into teaching, such as English for moral and civic education or Arabic for history/geography. From kindergarten onward, the language curriculum is a core part of the education, spanning through elementary, middle, and high school.

Bilingual Teaching
From kindergarten, multilingual and intercultural education is promoted to foster openness to the world. Mastery of several languages is at the heart of the educational program, facilitating intercultural communication and broadening students' linguistic horizons. Language is integrated across teaching, with English used for moral and civic education and Arabic used for history/geography.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online pre-registration is completed on the EF Maroc site of the French Embassy in Morocco (efmaroc.org/efm/admission). 2. Attend the school's admissions desk for personalized guidance in the SCAC process. 3. For admission to be effective, the family must confirm enrollment in EF Maroc within 72 hours in their EF Maroc personal space. 4. If this proposal is refused or the deadlines are not met, the family forfeits admission to a French-education establishment in Morocco for the 2026-2027 year. 5. Confirmation of the child's assignment is done online. 6. To finalize enrollment, within seven days confirm with Léon L'Africain by submitting the required documents (Internal Regulations, Administrative and Financial Regulations, the student medical form, and the image rights authorization) and paying the fees (card payment or non-endorsable crossed check). 7. All follow-up communications are conducted by email; a personal, valid, and permanent email address is essential and the same address should be used for siblings. 8. Enrollment confirmation covers PS to CP and CE1 to Seconde; an interview of about 30 minutes with the family and the child is scheduled; the SCAC commission reviews the previous year's report cards and the first term/semester of the current year. 9. Primary school admission rules are organized by level according to birth year.
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