Morocco has been ranked second in Africa for education quality and accessibility, according to a new report by The African Exponent, a publication known for its economic analysis and regional rankings.
The report places Morocco just behind Egypt, which claimed the top spot due to extensive reforms including teacher training programs, curriculum modernization, and the establishment of international university branches in the country’s new administrative capital.
Kenya, Ghana, and Tunisia rounded out the top five, followed by Algeria in sixth place.
Morocco’s high ranking was attributed to its ongoing education sector reforms. These include revising school textbooks to encourage critical thinking, expanding science and technology programs, and training thousands of new teachers each year.
The report also cited the country’s growing emphasis on bilingual education and its partnerships with France, Spain, and Gulf nations, which have helped improve competitiveness and support student exchange initiatives.
North African countries continue to dominate the continent’s education rankings, with Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia maintaining strong performance both regionally and globally.
However, the report also pointed to the rise of East and West African nations such as Kenya and Ghana, where governments are investing in digital learning tools and curriculum updates.
“The top-ranking countries did not necessarily rely on large budgets,” the report noted. “Progress was largely driven by consistent policies, localized innovation, and efforts to build resilient educational infrastructure.”
According to The African Exponent, education is increasingly being recognized by African governments as a strategic pillar for long-term economic growth and technological development.
The report highlighted a global shift in educational discourse, from basic enrollment rates to a more nuanced focus on quality, adaptability, and access.
Among the trends observed in the continent’s top-performing countries were investments in teacher training, the integration of local languages into classrooms, and strengthened partnerships between public institutions and the private sector to expand basic education access.
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