The Head of Government Chairs a Follow-up Meeting on the Implementation of the National Education and Preschool System Reform

The Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, chaired on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Rabat, a follow-up meeting on the implementation of the reform of the national education and preschool system. The session was devoted to assessing the progress of priority initiatives launched in this sector, which is at the forefront of the government’s concerns, in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him.
At the start of the meeting, the Head of Government affirmed that the reform of the education system is at the heart of the government’s priorities, serving as a mechanism for developing human capital and as a lever to strengthen the foundations of the social state, as envisioned by His Majesty the King, may God assist him. He emphasized that the government has allocated the necessary financial resources and investments to improve the quality of public schooling and to make it a contributing factor in the establishment of social equity and equal opportunities.
The Head of Government also called for continued efforts to accelerate the pace of implementation of the initiatives and to consolidate a results-based governance approach, while beginning reflection on a post-2026 national education strategy, with the aim of building a quality public school that guarantees equity and inclusion.
This meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of the progress of the various priority initiatives, notably the expansion of preschool education, which is now 80 % complete and has benefited more than 985,000 children.
The meeting also addressed the ongoing expansion of the “Pioneer Schools” program, which is expected to include 80 % of primary schools starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, after evaluations confirmed a significant improvement in the mastery of core learning skills by students. This development aligns with the first strategic objective of the 2022-2026 roadmap, which aims to raise the mastery rate of fundamental learning to 70 %.
With regard to the “Pioneer Middle Schools” program, positive results have been achieved in reducing school dropout rates, which fell from 8.4 % to 4.45 % in the institutions concerned, alongside strengthened individual support and assistance mechanisms.
Significant progress has also been recorded in reducing overcrowding in schools and in enhancing support services for schooling, including school transportation and boarding facilities, particularly in rural areas, in affirmation of the principle of equal opportunities.
The meeting further noted the expansion of Amazigh language instruction in primary education, as well as the teaching of English at the secondary level.