Guide to schools in Rabat

The school landscape in Rabat

With ministries, embassies and international organizations based in the city, Rabat has developed a large offering of French-speaking, English-speaking and bilingual schools, alongside the private school groups that follow the Moroccan curriculum.

Distances are shorter than in Casablanca, but some schools draw pupils from the whole metropolitan area. Many families also compare schools in Salé or Témara, which are often easier to reach.

Neighborhoods to know

Schools are not spread evenly across the city. These areas come up often in the addresses of listed schools; use them as a first reference point before checking the actual commute from your home.

Agdal

A lively, central district with many private schools and language centers.

Hay Riad

A modern residential area where several newer and international schools have opened.

Souissi

A residential and diplomatic area with international schools and large campuses.

Hassan and downtown

Older schools, often bilingual, easy to reach by public transport.

The curricula you will find

• Moroccan curriculum — the national curriculum in private school groups, often with extra language teaching.
• French curriculum — schools in the French network abroad (the AEFE) and schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education.
• Bilingual schools — French-Arabic or French-English, most often from preschool to middle school.
• International curricula — English-language schools (British, American) and a few schools offering the IB.

The advertised curriculum doesn’t tell the whole story: always ask which language is actually used in class and how many hours each language gets. Our guide which school system to choose will help you decide.

Tips for choosing a school in Rabat

• Look across the wider area. Salé, Témara and even Kénitra have many private schools, sometimes more affordable.
• Apply early. International schools often have waiting lists: start early in the year.
• Look at dual tracks. Several schools offer a Moroccan track with extra languages or a dual preparation; ask how it is organized.
• Visit during term time. A visit during lessons shows how the school really works better than an open day does.

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A few listed schools

A selection of some of the most complete profiles, in no particular order. For a ranked view, see the best schools in Rabat page.

• Groupe Scolaire Louis Le GrandNursery, Preschool, Primary school, Middle school, High school36 Rue Tanger, Hassan, Rabat
• Dar Essalam American SchoolPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High schoolAv. Haj Mohamed Bahraoui, Hay Riad, Rabat 1022
• Groupe Scolaire BelbachirPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High school7 Avenue Al Haour, Hay Riad, 10100 Rabat
• Institut Ben M'BarekPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High school41 Avenue Oulad Said, Souissi, 10100 Rabat
• Khalil Gibran SchoolPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High school4 avenue Bir Kacem, Souissi, Rabat
• Le Grand Arc En CielPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High schoolAvenue Mohamed VI, Rue Guerrouane, Souissi, Rabat
• Le Petit CollegePreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High school23 Rue Oulad Bouziri, Souissi, Rabat
• Rabat American SchoolPreschool, Primary school, Middle school, High schoolFath 1, Ave Al Mohit Al Hadi, Almanzeh-Yacoub Al Mansour, Rabat 10052

Also looking around Rabat? See schools in Salé, Témara and Kénitra.