Kindergarten, primary and secondary education

In Morocco, access to the public school system is granted to all children, regardless of nationality and migratory status.   This means that refugee children have access to public education on the same basis as Moroccan children.

Kindergarten: children are welcome to attend the nursery school in Rabat managed by UNHCR partner FOO or they can be supported to enrol in nursery schools in other cities.

Primary and secondary education: children are enrolled directly in primary and secondary public schools. Fondation Orient Occident, UNHCR’s partner can assist parents in the process if required. The education program also includes the monitoring results and academic support for children. This is provided by the FOO education officers in the field.

Although public schooling is free in Morocco, UNHCR provides additional financial assistance (conditional financial assistance) to help parents cover costs related to schooling (school supplies, transport, food, etc.) through its partner, FOO.

To request financial assistance for education, you will need your UNHCR refugee document, the school registration certificate and previous educational transcripts (if any).

For any assistance related to education, Education officers of the FOO can be contacted at the following numbers:

• Rabat: 📞+212 (0) 6 14 00 47 36
• Casablanca: 📞+212 (0) 6 05 80 93 54
• Fes/Meknes : 📞+212 (0) 6 64 67 02 09
• Tangier/Tetouan: 📞+212 (0) 660 43 5099
• Oujda/Nador: 📞+212 (0) 6 65 43 51 40
• Marrakech/Agadir: 📞+212 (0) 664 17 63 06

Kindergarten/nursery: a total of 2,500 MAD maximum per year/per child

Primary and secondary level: a total of 2,700 MAD per year/per child

Extracurricular support classes: a maximum of 2,000 MAD per year/per child

Financial assistance granted for education is a set amount of money and may not cover all the needs expressed. Under no circumstances will additional financial assistance for education be provided.