Studies to last until July in Morocco placing learners under a double-edged sword

As studies in Morocco will now last until July rather than June this academic year, Hespress conducted a survey poll on social media to gauge student reactions to this change.

The National Education Ministry’s decision to extend studies is intended to compensate for the pedagogical program’s delay and disruption.

Hespress poll findings showed that the majority of students oppose the change, with 69.33 % voting against the decision and only 30.67 % favoring the study extension.

Around 10,413 students took part in the poll, according to data provided by Hespress.

Middle school student, Meryem Benlenda told Hespress EN that she supports the Ministry’s decision.

“We didn’t start this academic year until October, thus we missed the program of the entire month of September,” she stated.

“We need to finish the pedagogical program for the year, so it is best to complete studying until July,” she added.

Third-year Middle school student Alia Outaleb told Hespress EN that she opposes the extension of studies until July.

“Extending studies makes no sense, especially when regional exams will be held in July,” she added.

“The heatwave that month, as well as additional school fees, do not bode well for the change,” she further stated.

Additionally, the National Education Ministry set up the dates for conducting the remaining tests, stating the period between June 27 and July 2.

The regional exams will take place from June 13 to 14 for scientific students, and from June 20 to 22 for students enrolled in literary fields.

The baccalaureate exam will take place from July 17 to 18 for students enrolled in scientific fields, and on July 1 for those in literary fields.

The Ministry is set to announce the final results of the normal session from July 13 to 14.

During this academic year, the National Education Ministry has stated that final results will be sent to students via text messages rather than the usual Massar platform procedure.