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Main Campus: 4 avenue Bir Kacem Souissi, Rabat, Morocco; Annexe 1: Rue Oulad Ayyad, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco; Annexe 2: 38 Lotissement Mouline 2, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco.
Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Year 1; Primary School (6 to 11 years); Middle School (11 to 16 years); High School (16 to 18 years); Year 13.
Private international school offering British and Moroccan curricula.
Over 68 nationalities represented.
Morocco. Accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Education and Cambridge Assessment International Education.
School Bus Service with routes across Rabat; areas include Hay Nahda, Agdal, Souissi, Hay El Menzeh, Hay Riad, Ain Aouda, Hay El Fath, Cym, Akkari, Wifak, Harhoura, Tamssna, Temara, Sale, and Sale El Jadida; bus drivers are vetted and transportation is designed for safety.
Senior students admitted to Khalil Gibran School gain guaranteed entry to Inspired Group's premium boarding schools worldwide.
The uniform is designed to be smart and practical and symbolizes belonging, reinforcing the school values and commitment to academic excellence and shared achievement.
The school offers a catering service with healthy meal options; the canteen is available for meals with Halal meat; dietary requests can be noted on the application; packed lunches are encouraged to support a balanced diet; the dining environment is designed to promote positive social interaction and healthy eating.
Khalil Gibran School is a member of the Inspired Education Group.
Two curriculum pathways are available: the Moroccan Programme and the Cambridge pathway (IGCSE and A Levels). The programmes are delivered in English, Arabic and French, building trilingual proficiency. The Moroccan Programme is accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Education and leads to the Moroccan Baccalaureate at the end of Year 13; certificates are awarded at the ends of Years 6, 9 and 13. The Moroccan Programme runs from Year 2 to Year 13, with Year 11 comprising Arabic and French language studies and Islamic education and philosophy, and Year 12 offering science or economics pathways. The Cambridge pathway provides IGCSE for Years 10-11 and AS/A Levels for Years 12-13, with Cambridge examinations administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education. The school has been the sole Cambridge examination administrator in Morocco since 1998 and is part of Inspired.
The Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level examinations are administered at Khalil Gibran School, which has been a Cambridge assessment centre in Morocco since 1998. IGCSE is offered for Years 10-11 and AS/A Levels for Years 12-13, with exams conducted under Cambridge Assessment International Education. All IGCSE and IAL subjects are taught mainly in English. The school reports a 100% pass rate in regional Cambridge examinations.
University counselling is provided as part of a comprehensive support program. One in three Inspired students is accepted to a Russell Group or Ivy League institution, and 90% go on to attend their first-choice college. Counselors help with university research, applications and interview techniques, with exclusive partnerships with Arete Educational Consulting and The Classroom Door for US and UK admissions guidance.
An Inspired School focuses on holistic development through the Three Pillars: Academics, Sport and Performing Arts. This approach aims to develop global citizens and help students realise their potential. The school emphasises social, emotional, and personal growth alongside academic achievement. The Sports Pillar supports social, emotional, mental and physical well-being through its PE curriculum and wide range of activities. The curriculum fosters confidence, critical thinking, and independence, and students benefit from a global community within the Inspired network, including overseas experiences that broaden social growth.
The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy includes a dedicated section on Special Educational Needs, Disability & Accessibility (SENDA). The policy recognises the school's responsibility to identify and support children with additional needs as part of safeguarding and welfare commitments. It outlines a framework for identifying and supporting pupils with SEN within the safeguarding structure and assigns responsibilities to staff for this work. The policy emphasises staff involvement and reporting of concerns related to safeguarding and SEN needs. It notes that parents are informed about safeguarding arrangements and that the policy is accessible on the school site.
The school delivers a trilingual curriculum in Arabic, English and French as part of its dual Moroccan/UK education. The Moroccan Programme is delivered in English, Arabic and French, building on students' multilingual skills. The school describes itself as offering trilingual tuition across programmes. This multilingual approach prepares students for higher education opportunities in Morocco and internationally. The curriculum options include Moroccan Programme and Cambridge International pathways, underscoring multilingual instruction across levels.
The Inspired School pillars include a focus on mental wellbeing as part of the holistic approach to education. The Sports Pillar represents physical health and our commitment to the social, emotional, mental and health well-being of students. The school emphasises developing confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills through PE and extracurricular activities. A holistic curriculum focuses on Academics, Sport and Performing Arts to support students' mental wellbeing and overall development. The global community and overseas experiences contribute to well-being by broadening horizons and social connections.
The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy adopted in August 2024 and last reviewed in March 2025. It identifies designated safeguarding leads: Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs. Leanne McNamara; Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs. Hanane Lahmil; Senior Designated Lead for ELS and Primary Mrs. Kafui Gbesemete; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr. Vishal Ganguli; Deputy Safeguarding Lead Miss Ruth Perez Esteban. The policy states safeguarding is a shared responsibility and requires staff to report concerns to a DSL. It provides procedures for managing concerns and reporting abuse, including involvement of external agencies when needed. Parents are informed of safeguarding arrangements and the policy is accessible on the school site.
1. Curriculum, languages and entry readiness: Khalil Gibran School Rabat offers two curriculum pathways, Moroccan International Baccalaureate and British Curriculum, for children from 3 to 18 years old. English, Arabic and French are used as languages of instruction. Students entering must have age-appropriate fluency in English to participate in the curriculum. Entry dates must not be more than one year ahead of the application date.
2. Application requirements: The Admissions Application Form must be completed in full and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Submit a copy of the child's passport, the most recent school report (in English or translated), vaccination records, four passport-sized photographs, and copies of the child's National ID or Residence ID, along with a signed Parent Contract and the non-refundable Registration Fee. Additional documents such as medical or educational reports may be requested where relevant.
3. Submitting the application: Applications can be submitted by hand or scanned and emailed. The date the completed application is received determines the applicant's initial place on the waiting list. A separate application is required for each child.
4. Initial review and availability check: After receipt, the School checks that the entry date is within one year and whether a place is available in the appropriate year group or likely to become available within a year. If entry within a year seems unlikely, the parent is informed that the child will be assessed for a place on the waiting list only and the most recent school report will be requested. If a place is available, the School proceeds to verify the information and supporting documents. If items are missing, the parent is asked to provide them.
5. Assessment scheduling: When all required admissions documentation is submitted, the Admissions team will contact the parent to schedule an entry assessment test. In certain circumstances, such as a pandemic, the student may be assessed based on the most recent school report. The assessment aligns with the year group for which admission is sought.
6. Admissions criteria and readiness testing: Admissions require the student to be able to cope with the curriculum. The following must be completed: a fully filled Admissions Form with medical information, copies of passport and IDs, school leaving certificate, vaccination and medical records, and signed Parent Contract. Assessments measure readiness in English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Ability; satisfactory references from previous schools; and payment of the required fees (Registration, Educational Technology Fee, and Tuition). For Sixth Form entry, GCSE results (or equivalent) and typical grades in intended A-level subjects are considered, with conditional offers common.
7. Normal application timeline: The School accepts students throughout the year, but for a September start the usual process begins in October of the preceding year. If applications exceed places, admissions may close at the School's discretion; places for September are usually finalised by the end of the academic year.
8. Assessment process by year group: Entry assessments are designed to match the year group's curriculum. FS1/FS2 involve observation on site; Year 1-2 assess conversational skills and social behavior; Year 3-6 assessments are usually exam-style with Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning and a short writing task; Year 7-10 assessments are online or on-site with similar components plus a short essay; Sixth Form involves online assessments, a written essay and consideration of prior work; Applicants may be interviewed or provide additional evidence as needed.
9. Decision outcomes: After assessment, the School determines whether to offer an unconditional place, a conditional offer or non-admission. Conditional offers link to specified conditions and require additional evidence to show conditions have been met; final decisions are communicated by the Headteacher and recorded in the student file.
10. Waitlists: Waitlists exist for most year groups with a rolling system. If no place is available, applications remain on the Waiting List until a place becomes available; Year 10 and Year 12 entries are typically prioritised at the start of the academic year and no later than October, subject to Executive Headteacher approval.
11. Enrollment and onboarding: If a place is accepted, the Parent Contract is signed and the Registration Fee paid. Enrollment is not final until the Registration Fee and First Term Tuition are paid. The School may withdraw an offer if deadlines are missed. The first term invoice is issued after enrollment is confirmed.
11. Waitlists exist for most year groups; the waitlist operates on a rolling basis, with applications remaining on the list until a place becomes available throughout the academic year. Waitlists close when maximum numbers are reached. For Year 10 and Year 12, entry is typically preferred at the start of the academic year and no later than the end of October, subject to Executive Headteacher approval.
Place Othmane Ibn Affane 10 080 Rabat, Agdal, Morocco. Located along Avenue des Nations Unies in the Agdal residential district, the school sits at the southern edge of Rabat and is close to the residential areas of Agdal, Temara, Souissi and Hay Riad. It is near Lycée Descartes.
Two sections: kindergarten and elementary. Seven kindergarten classes (two MS; three PS/GS; and two cycle classes PS/MS/GS) and twenty elementary classes (CP–CM2), with four classes per level.
AEFE school in Rabat City, part of the Rabat-Kenitra pole, attached to Lycée Descartes.
Inclusive school with a guide for parents of children with special educational needs.
France (AEFE network)
The school provides a school catering service. It is administered and fully managed by the Parent Associations (APEs). Canteen registrations are online; meals can be booked for 1 to 4 days per week. Access may be denied for non-payment after reminders.
The school is part of the AEFE network and belongs to the Rabat Kenitra Pole, a group of seven schools. Administrative and financial responsibility for the Pole is held by Lycée Descartes.
The school provides a French education and is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It delivers instruction in line with the programs, pedagogical objectives, and core values of the French education system. Language pathways for all are offered. The school emphasizes its multilingual and multicultural diversity as central to its educational project.
1. Admissions are conducted online via the Embassy of France's EF Maroc admissions portal. 2. A detailed notice on that site explains enrollment rules, admission modalities, tuition fees, language of instruction, and the documents required for the application dossier; read it carefully. 3. After you finalize your online dossier and submit the documents, the SCAC (Service de Coopération et d'Action Culturelle de l'Ambassade) will assign your child to one of the four AEFE Rabat schools based on available places. 4. Open House days are scheduled; the listing shows an Open House on Saturday February 14, 2026. 5. The admissions window is published by the network; for example, the 2025 intake ran from January 15 to March 19, 2025.
Located in Rabat, Morocco, in the Hay Riad district (sector 10) at the corner of Avenue Assandar and Rue Addalbout.
Maternelle (ages 2–6); Elementary (ages 6–11); Collège (ages 11–14); Lycée (ages 15–18).
French international day school; a French school accredited by the French Ministry of Education and part of the AEFE network.
Differentiated instruction with a personalized educational success program (PPRE) called Passerelle for students needing extra support.
France (AEFE network; accredited by the French Ministry of Education).
School hours are 7:45 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. Maternelle (cycle 1): morning 08:15–11:30; afternoon 13:00–16:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Wednesdays: 08:15–11:30. CP–CE1–CE2 (cycle 2): morning 08:15–12:00; afternoon 13:30–16:00; CM1–CM2 (cycle 3): morning 08:15–12:45; afternoon 14:15–16:00; Wednesdays: 08:15–11:30.
School transport provided by Animaxion. Minibuses are comfortable and air‑conditioned, with individual seats and seat belts; a supervising staff member ensures student safety. Contact Animaxion for details (Mabella, Rabat address; Tel: 05376-54428).
Uniforms are compulsory. The new-student uniform consists of 15 pieces: two trousers, one branded Bermuda (boys), one branded skirt (girls), one branded pair of shorts, two branded T-shirts, two polo shirts (short-sleeved), two polo shirts (long-sleeved), one V-neck sweater (boys), one cardigan (girls), one pair of jogging socks, one zip-up fleece, one down jacket, and one cap. Uniforms can be purchased directly from the school.
The school provides a canteen service for all students, managed by Newrest (ISO 9001 and 22000 certified). Meals are prepared daily on site by the chef and team, with menus designed to be balanced and approved by a dietitian and the school. The canteen operates four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), and parents can view the monthly menu and pay via the Connect'EAT app.
The school is a French homologated establishment by the French Ministry of Education and is a member of AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). It is part of Globeducate, an international education network.
The Lycée Français Sophie Germain serves students aged 15 to 18 and is organized into Seconde, Première and Terminale. The main objective is to prepare students for the baccalauréat and for higher education. In Première, students can choose specialties based on their interests and aspirations, with options to pursue the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) in English and Arabic or continue with the traditional bac. The school emphasizes innovative, project-based learning and provides a FabLab, robotics competitions, WebTV and the school radio, and a Model United Nations program (GERMUN). A bilingual pathway teaches the entire French program in two languages (French and English) with two teachers, designed to produce graduates who are fully bilingual in French and English and able to switch between languages smoothly.
Baccalauréat results 2023-24: General Baccalaureate: 100% pass rate; 91% mentions; 66% mentions of Félicitations du jury, Très Bien and Bien. Baccalauréat STMG: 100% pass rate; 58% mentions.
Preparation for higher education and career guidance: Students explore a variety of professional and academic pathways through counseling and meetings with professionals.
The school supports social and emotional learning through the school psychologist, who considers the psychological, cognitive, and social development of students and shares observations with families. The psychologist contributes to a caring approach to school life and participates in crisis management when necessary. Preventive initiatives and programs promote student wellbeing across the school. The school fosters close links between families and teaching staff, inviting parents to contact the team whenever issues arise. A digital safeguarding tool, MyConcern, is used to report and monitor wellbeing and safeguarding issues, ensuring timely and coordinated responses.
On-site support for students with medical needs is provided by a nurse and a school psychologist who are available daily. The nurse is Karima El Jamali, and the school psychologist is Maud Montméat.
From moyenne section, a bilingual French-English pathway teaches the full French program in two languages, French and English, with two teachers. Students become perfectly bilingual in French and English and can switch between languages seamlessly. The bilingual pathway offers advantages such as improved memory and multitasking, better performance across subjects, stronger communication skills, greater global mobility, easier acquisition of additional languages, and higher self-confidence.
The school provides mental wellbeing support through a school psychologist who considers psychological, cognitive, and social development and shares observations with families. The psychologist contributes to a caring approach to school life and participates in crisis management when required. The school has an on-site nurse and a medical room to support students' health needs. The MyConcern platform aids safeguarding and wellbeing by enabling staff to report, track, and respond to concerns, ensuring coordinated support.
Safeguarding is defined as ensuring children grow up with effective care, taking measures to give every child the best possible chances in life, preventing harm to health or development, and protecting children from abuse. Safeguarding comprises preventive measures to ensure safety and wellbeing, including student health and safety, behavior management, harassment prevention, support for students with medical needs, education on personal, health and socio-economic life, as well as first aid and infrastructure safety. The Lycée Français Sophie Germain aims to provide a safe environment for students, teachers, and staff and maintains a rigorous safeguarding policy. We foster close links between families and staff, and parents are invited to contact staff at any time if there is a problem. The school has an on-site nurse and a school psychologist available daily. A digital safeguarding tool, MyConcern, allows staff to report incidents, track cases, and coordinate responses.
1. Begin by contacting the Admissions team. The Lyce9e Frane7ais Sophie Germain is a French international school approved by the French Ministry of Education and is a member of AEFE. If you wish to join, fill the online form to be connected with a member of the admissions team. The admissions team is available to discuss your family and answer questions as you start the process.
2. Arrange a visit to the campus. Visiting in person is the best way to become familiar with the program and facilities. You can book an in-person visit or opt for a virtual campus tour if you cannot travel. An admissions team member can address questions about the multilingual program and the schools environment.
3. Review the academic program. The multilingual program enables learning in French, English, and Arabic. There is a bilingual French-English pathway in which all subjects of the French program are taught in two languages French and English by internationally recruited teachers. The program is designed to support multilingual learning.
4. Consider availability and next steps. The school currently accepts students for all age groups, depending on available places. After initiating contact and visiting, families are connected with admissions staff to discuss placement options and next steps. Enrollment proceeds based on space and program requirements. Families receive guidance on required documentation and timelines during this phase.
