School enrolment in Morocco: documents, steps and re-enrolment
First enrollment, re-enrollment or school transfer: this guide lists every required document and the steps for each situation, plus Massar's role in the process β so you prepare your child's file without back-and-forth trips.
Documents to prepare
Document
Purpose
Recent birth certificate
Foundation of the student's Massar record
Family book
Proof of family relationship
Guardian's ID card
Legal guardian identity
ID photos
School file and card
Vaccination record
Required for preschool and 1st grade
Proof of address
School-map assignment
Leaving certificate (transfers)
Releases the Massar record from the former school
By situation
First enrollment: full file at your district school (announced periods, usually May-July) β the administration creates the Massar record and the student receives a lifelong Massar Code. Double-check name spelling: errors follow the student for years
Re-enrollment: near-automatic after passing in the same school β just verify level and data in Moutamadris at the start of the year
Transfer: leaving certificate β full file at the new school β Massar record transfer (the Code stays the same)
Private schools: same documents + fees; check the school is licensed and integrated with Massar
Frequently asked questions
Is public school enrollment free?
Yes β only a symbolic parents' association fee may be proposed.
Does the Massar Code change when switching schools?
No β it stays with the student throughout their schooling.
Conclusion
A complete, digitized file submitted early, with verified Massar data: the recipe for a smooth school year. Continue with the Massar guide and the Waliye parent space.
Mohamed Talbi
Teacher & educational counselor β Massar and Moutamadris platforms specialist
Practical guides based on field experience with students and parents, so everyone can use the Massar platforms with confidence.
Documents required according to your situation
Documents in the application file
The list of documents differs depending on whether this is a first enrolment, a re-enrolment or a transfer. Preparing the right file from the outset avoids several trips to the administration.
Document
First enrolment
Re-enrolment
Transfer
Birth certificate
Required
No
Sometimes
Family record book
Required
No
Sometimes
Guardian's national ID card
Required
Sometimes
Required
Passport photographs
Required
Sometimes
Required
School certificate
No
No
Required
Leaving certificate
No
No
Required
Previous mark statement
No
Sometimes
Required
Vaccination record
Required
No
Sometimes
Information form
Required
Required
Required
π‘ Scan or photograph every document before handing it in. You will need these copies for other procedures, and a lost original is hard to replace in the middle of the enrolment period.
The enrolment calendar
Holiday and examination calendar
Enrolment follows an annual calendar known in advance. Starting early gives access to a wider choice of schools and streams.
Period
What happens
May β June
Re-enrolment of students already at the school
June β July
First enrolment and submission of transfer files
July
Processing of files and placement in schools
Late August β early September
Late enrolment depending on remaining places
September
Start of term and completion of incomplete files
Exact dates are set by each regional academy and communicated by the schools. A file submitted at the end of the period is processed last, which reduces the places still available in the streams in demand.
Transferring between schools
Changing school, whether after a move or by choice, follows a precise procedure. The key point: the school record follows the student in the Massar system, but the administrative transfer must be recorded for the account to keep working.
Request a leaving certificate from the previous school. Without it, the new school cannot complete enrolment.
Collect the school certificate and the latest mark statement.
Submit the file to the new school, which checks available places in the level and stream.
Check that the transfer is recorded in Massar. This is the step most often forgotten: until it is done, the student remains attached to the former school in the system.
π The Massar Code never changes on transfer. If it stops working after a change of school, the administrative transfer has not been recorded: contact the new school.
Enrolling in a private school
Private schools follow the same official curricula and also use the Massar system, but their enrolment procedure has particular features.
Files open earlier, often from February or March for the following school year
An entrance test or interview is frequently required
Enrolment and tuition fees apply, with a payment receipt to provide
Places are limited, which makes early action decisive
Before committing, check that the school is properly authorised by the Ministry of National Education and that its students are registered in Massar. An unrecognised school creates serious problems when certification exams come round, and the student may be left without an official school record.
Frequently asked questions about enrolment
Can a child be enrolled during the school year?
This is possible after a move or in particular circumstances, subject to available places. The request goes to the desired school, then to the provincial directorate if necessary.
Is enrolment in a public school free?
Yes, public schooling is free. Only parent association contributions may be requested, and these remain voluntary.
What if the local school refuses the file?
Ask for the reason for refusal in writing, then contact the provincial directorate, which has the authority to place the student in a school.
Is the Massar Code issued at enrolment?
Yes, it is generated at first enrolment in the system and stays with the student until the baccalaureate, without ever changing.
Can a child be enrolled without a birth certificate?
A birth certificate is required for first enrolment, as it establishes the student's identity in the system. In case of administrative difficulty, a school may accept provisional enrolment, to be regularised quickly.
