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Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
École Montessori Casablanca (EMC) is an independent Montessori school in Casablanca that blends Maria Montessori's approach with British curriculum, serving learners aged 1 to 18 across campuses: CIL Campus (1–6), Californie Campus (1–11), and House of Youth Campus (11–19). Early Childhood program (1–6) includes Toddler Community and Primary Community, emphasizing Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exploration, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies, with individualized learning, guided discovery, and active parent engagement. Blended Program for 6–11 uses Cosmic Education and aligns with UK National Curriculum benchmarks while retaining Montessori foundations. Progressive Program (11–19) follows a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels options, with core English, Maths and Science, and humanities, wider sciences, and Art and Design/Design Technology, delivered through cross-curricular themes and experiential learning. EMC earned British Schools Overseas accreditation in 2022 and Pearson Edexcel accreditation in 2023. Afterschool activities include Dance, Arabic, Art, Qur'aan, Theatre, and sport such as swimming and rock climbing and wellbeing.
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The Essentials
Ecole Montessori Casablanca has 223 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
EMC operates across three campuses in Casablanca: Californie Campus (Head Office) at 6, Lot Hanane - Bd Panoramique, 20150 Casablanca, Morocco; CIL Campus at 58, Rue d'Ifrane, 20000 Casablanca, Morocco; and House of Youth Campus at 330 Espace Labissa, Bouskoura, Morocco.
Stages
1-11 years (Californie Campus); 1-6 years (CIL Campus); 11-19 years (House of Youth Campus).
Type
Montessori school
Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculum alignment; British Schools Overseas accreditation in 2022)
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Fees
Annual tuition at Ecole Montessori Casablanca ranges from MAD 70,000 to MAD 127,000 for 2026/27.
Application & one-time registration fees - Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): MAD 1,000 for Toddlers / Primary / Elementary (ages 1–11); MAD 2,000 for Secondary (ages 11–19). - First registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): MAD 20,000 for Toddlers & Primary (ages 1–6); MAD 30,000 for Elementary & Secondary (ages 6–19).
Annual re-enrolment fee (non-refundable) - Re-enrolment fee schedule (amount depends on the date the re-enrolment is completed): - Toddlers & Primary (ages 1–6): MAD 8,000 (early), MAD 10,000 (standard), MAD 12,000 (late/subject to availability). - Elementary (ages 6–11): MAD 8,000 (early), MAD 10,000 (standard), MAD 12,000 (late/subject to availability). - Secondary (ages 11–19): MAD 10,000 (early), MAD 12,000 (standard), MAD 14,000 (late/subject to availability).
Family discounts - Foundation to Year 6 (Toddlers, Primary, Elementary, ages 1–11): 3rd child and subsequent children receive a 15% discount (no 2nd-child discount shown). - Year 7 to 13 (Secondary, ages 11–19): 2nd child receives a 5% discount; 3rd child and subsequent children receive a 15% discount.
Billing schedule and payment terms (deadlines and penalties) - Yearly payment deadline (example year shown): mid-July (2026 example: July 17th 2026). - Quarter payment deadlines (example 2026–27 schedule shown): - Quarter 1 due September 11th, 2026; 2% penalty applied from September 12th, 2026; 6% penalty applied from October 13th, 2026. - Quarter 2 due December 12th, 2026; 2% penalty applied from December 13th, 2026; 6% penalty applied from January 13th, 2027. - Quarter 3 due March 13th, 2027; 2% penalty applied from March 14th, 2027; 6% penalty applied from April 14th, 2027. - Late-payment penalties are tiered (an initial 2% late charge followed by a 6% charge if payment remains overdue).
What is included and other costs - Lunch and transportation are included in the published tuition figures. Exam fees are not included and are charged separately. - School supplies are required by year group (supply lists are provided by the school); the cost of supplies is additional to the tuition and registration charges. - No boarding option or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fees materials (boarding is not applicable).
Refund information - Application and re-enrolment fees are explicitly non-refundable. No refundable allowance is shown for those one-time fees. The published fee material does not provide a separate tuition refund schedule.
Fee payment contact and practical payment instruction - Fees are administered by the school's Accounting Department (contact: comptabilite@montessoricasablanca.com). Specific payment methods (for example: which card schemes or bank-transfer details are accepted) are not listed on the published fee pages; parents should use the Accounting Department contact for payment instructions.
Academics
Ecole Montessori Casablanca teaches Montessori Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
EMC follows a Montessori-based curriculum across three age bands. Early Childhood (1–6 years) includes Toddler Community (1–3) and Primary Community (3–6), with Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Exploration, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, individualized learning, guided discovery, and active parent engagement. Blended Program (6–11 years) uses Cosmic Education, is divided into lower and upper elementary, and holds British Schools Overseas Accreditation (2022); the curriculum objectives are rooted in Montessori and aligned with UK National Curriculum benchmarks. Progressive Program (11–19 years) is a New Education for a New World; it is aligned with the British curriculum, with core subjects English, Maths and Science, options in humanities, wider sciences and practical subjects such as Art and Design and Design Technology; it emphasizes cross-curricular themes and experiential learning, with a broad range of clubs and extracurricular activities.
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Admissions
Step 1: School visit and introduction to EMC. A school visit introduces EMC and the Montessori method. Families are informed about EMC's non-discrimination policy during the visit. Eligibility by environment is determined by observation, with Toddler Community for ages 1–2, Primary up to 3.5 years, Elementary 6–7 years, and Erdkinder around 12. Step 2: Submission of the application. The application is submitted along with required documents. Documents required include the Application Form, an ID (birth certificate or passport), a recent photograph, a Health Form, and Previous School Records (if any); recommendations for the Adolescent Program may also be requested. Enrollment forms and related documentation are available for download. Step 3: Parent observation. The parent observes the child in an EMC environment. The observation is conducted to inform placement decisions. Step 4: Pupil observation. The child is observed by EMC staff to assess readiness and placement. Observations inform placement decisions. Step 5: Notification of decision. Notification of the admission decision is given. The Head of School communicates the outcome to the family. The decision is communicated to the family.
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FAQs
Where is École Montessori Casablanca located and how are the campuses organised?
EMC operates across three campuses in Casablanca: Californie Campus (Head Office) at 6, Lot Hanane - Bd Panoramique, serving ages 1–11; CIL Campus at 58, Rue d'Ifrane, serving ages 1–6; and House of Youth Campus at 330 Espace Labissa, Bouskoura, serving ages 11–19. Each campus houses age-appropriate programmes and administration to match the Montessori and Progressive offerings.
What age range and school type does EMC serve?
EMC is a co-educational Montessori school serving learners aged 1 to 18 across its three campuses. Programmes span Early Childhood (1–6), a Blended Elementary programme (6–11) and a Progressive secondary programme (11–19) aligned with British curriculum benchmarks.
How do I start the admissions process and what documents are required?
Admissions begin with a school visit and introduction to the Montessori approach, followed by submission of an application and supporting documents including an Application Form, ID (birth certificate or passport), a recent photo, a Health Form, and previous school records if applicable. The process includes parent observation, pupil observation, and a final notification of the admission decision from the Head of School.
What are the one-time application and registration fees I should expect?
The application fee is MAD 1,000 for Toddlers / Primary / Elementary (ages 1–11) and MAD 2,000 for Secondary (ages 11–19). The first registration fee is MAD 20,000 for Toddlers & Primary (ages 1–6) and MAD 30,000 for Elementary & Secondary (ages 6–19).
How does the re-enrolment fee schedule work?
Re-enrolment fees are non-refundable and vary by phase and timing: Toddlers & Primary and Elementary have MAD 8,000 (early), MAD 10,000 (standard) and MAD 12,000 (late/subject to availability); Secondary has MAD 10,000 (early), MAD 12,000 (standard) and MAD 14,000 (late/subject to availability). The amount depends on when re-enrolment is completed each year.
Are there any sibling discounts available?
Yes. For Foundation to Year 6 (ages 1–11), the 3rd child and subsequent children receive a 15% discount. For Year 7 to 13 (Secondary, ages 11–19), the 2nd child receives a 5% discount and the 3rd child and subsequent children receive a 15% discount.
What curriculum does EMC follow across the different age groups?
EMC uses a Montessori-based approach across three age bands: Early Childhood (1–6) with Toddler and Primary Communities emphasising Practical Life, Sensorial, Language and Mathematics; a Blended Program (6–11) that uses Cosmic Education and aligns with UK National Curriculum benchmarks; and a Progressive Program (11–19) aligned with the British curriculum, offering core English, Maths and Science alongside humanities, wider sciences and practical subjects.
Does EMC prepare students for external qualifications in secondary school?
Yes. The Progressive Program offers pathways aligned with British qualifications, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels options. The school also holds Pearson Edexcel accreditation in 2023 which supports delivery of British exam qualifications.
Can you describe the campuses and which ages are based at each site?
Californie Campus (Head Office) serves ages 1–11 and houses administration; CIL Campus serves ages 1–6 and is oriented to early childhood; House of Youth Campus serves ages 11–19 and hosts the Progressive/Adolescent programme. Each campus is set up to provide age-appropriate Montessori and British-curriculum learning environments.
What sports and physical activities are available for students?
EMC's sports programme includes swimming and rock climbing alongside a mix of conventional and unconventional activities designed to support a healthy, active lifestyle. The school emphasises physical wellbeing, resilience and teamwork as part of the broader curriculum.
What afterschool and extracurricular activities does EMC offer?
Afterschool activities on the CIL and Californie campuses include Dance, Arabic, Cooking, Art, Qur'aan al Kareem and Theatre. For older students, clubs and extracurriculars include The Great Debaters, Chess Club, The Business Room, Film Studies, Languages, Robotics, Boot Camp and Cooking.
How does EMC develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills?
Leadership and entrepreneurial skills are fostered through curricular themes and clubs such as The Great Debaters and The Business Room, and Entrepreneurship is a cross-curricular theme in the Progressive Program. Students collaborate on projects that build teamwork, critical thinking and professional skills.
What support does EMC provide for learners with special educational needs (SEN)?
EMC's SEND policy states that Montessori environments are adapted to meet diverse learning needs and the school uses an Assess, Plan, Do and Review support cycle. When a diagnosis is in place, the school works with psychologists, tutors and parents to create a unified support plan and may involve external agencies if progress remains inadequate.
What English language support is available for non-fluent students?
The Curriculum Support Policy provides ESL support for students not fluent in English for typically 1 to 3 academic years, using small groups when numbers permit and short-term one-on-one support when needed. The school also encourages families to arrange additional after-school English classes and differentiates instruction within peer groups to accelerate language development.
How does EMC approach student wellbeing and safeguarding?
Wellbeing is embedded through PSHE and Citizenship which promote healthy lifestyles, resilience, self-confidence and respectful relationships, linked to cross-curricular learning. Safeguarding measures include defined roles with a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputies, regular staff training, safe recruitment practices and formal procedures for reporting concerns, with policies reviewed annually.
Is boarding available at EMC?
No, boarding is not offered at EMC and no boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee materials.
What are the school's rules about clothing, toys and personal items?
EMC's dress and safety guidance prohibits bodysuits, button-down shirts, overalls, jumpsuits, tight pants with zippers or buttons, tights, dresses with front or back buttons, lace-up shoes, pacifiers, baby bottles, stuffed toys, clothing with Disney or cartoon motifs, jewelry and unfinished food or drinks. These restrictions support safety and a prepared Montessori environment.
Who prepares the school meals and what is the dining approach?
All meals are prepared in EMC's kitchen by Chef Meriem and two helpers, using fresh seasonal vegetables, proteins (fish, chicken, beef, turkey), slow-release carbohydrates and seasonal fruits. The school avoids deep frying, prepares homemade ketchup and chicken nuggets, focuses on low-fat options and updates the lunch menu every Monday.
What accreditations does École Montessori Casablanca hold?
EMC earned British Schools Overseas accreditation in 2022 and holds Pearson Edexcel accreditation in 2023. The school aligns aspects of its curriculum with UK National Curriculum benchmarks.
Can you tell me about EMC's history and community engagement for parents?
EMC opened in September 2011 and was the first school in Morocco to offer a programme based on Maria Montessori's method, expanding over the years with new campuses and programmes and milestones including the Elementary programme (2013), the CIL Campus (2018) and the Adolescent programme (2020). The school fosters parent engagement through weekly toddler sessions, parent observation opportunities, parent education sessions for new and returning families, Q&As about the Secondary Programme and community celebrations such as Winter Wonderland and Amazigh New Year.
What are the tuition fees at Ecole Montessori Casablanca?
Annual tuition at Ecole Montessori Casablanca ranges from MAD 70,000 to MAD 127,000 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.
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