Privatisation in education and human rights in MoroccoHUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SIDE-EVENT

12.06.2014

االئتالفالمغربيجلــلميــلـعتــللـ

عيــم

االئتالفالمغربي

ميــلـعتــللـعيــمجلــل

 

 

Protection of the right to education in Morocco

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966)

160 States parties

Ratified by Morocco on 21st June 1993

Convention on the rights of the child (1989)

193 States parties

Ratified by Morocco on 3rd May 1979

Moroccan constitution Article 31. State mobilise all ressources to facilitate equal acces of all citizens, men and women, to enjoy their rights, includng « modern, accessible and quality education » Article 32 « Fundamental education is a right of the child and an obligation of the familly and the State » Preamble Rely on international law for interpretation

Scale and scope:Privatisation in education in MoroccoWHY LOOKING AT PRIVATISATION IN EDUCATION IN MOROCCO?

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20130%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

Percentage of private schools at the primary level

National education and training charter

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

-150000

-100000

-50000

0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

Increase in annual enrolment at the primary level for private and public schools1999 - 2012

Yearly change in enrolment at primary level in private schools Yearly change in enrolment at primary level in public schools

Privatisation and right to education in Morocco

Areas of inquiry1. Structural discriminations?

2. Parents’ freedom?

3. Norms in private school and State regulation?

4. Process and participation?

5. Impact on public system and nature of education?

Private schools in the  Kenitra - 

Casablanca urban area80%

Private schools in other areas20%

Geographical location of private schools

Minimum school fees observed

Maximum school fees observed

Minimum salary (2013)

MAD 500.00

MAD 3,000.00

MAD 2,333.00

Tuition fees in private schools and minimum salary (2013)

Areas of inquiry and impacts1. Structural discriminations?

2. Parents’ freedom?

3. Norms in private school and State regulation?

4. Process and participation?

5. Impact on public system and nature of education?

Obligations – basic principles  A. States must develop a system of quality public education for all

  B. Parents are free to choose alternatives to suit their convictions

  C. All schools, including private schools, must respect educational standards set by the State

Obligations1. Structural discriminations

2. Parents’ freedom and support to public education

3. Norms in private school and State regulation

4. Process and participation

5. Impact on public system and nature of education