A recent study by Moroccan researchers has revealed that school dropout rates are lowest in the southern regions of Morocco but are notably higher in areas with lower foreign language proficiency.
The study also found that children from polygamous families are at higher risk of dropping out, as well as those in regions with poor access to foreign language education, particularly French and English.
Published in the January issue of peer-reviewed journal Heliyon, the study, titled “Regional Barriers to Early School Dropout in Morocco,” analyzed data from 75 regions using nearly 100 variables, including family structure, demographic factors, and language skills.
The research highlighted that school dropout rates among children aged 10 to 14 vary significantly, ranging from 1% in more stable areas to 25% in the most vulnerable regions.
The study also pointed to factors such as family size and widowhood as contributors to higher dropout rates, with polygamous families facing additional financial strain, exacerbating the issue.
Areas with limited foreign language skills showed a negative correlation with school retention, underlining the importance of linguistic proficiency in educational success.
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