Educational system LMD's bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate Prof. Azzedine ELMIDAOUI - President of Ibn Tofail University Kenitra - Morocco

1. Prof. Azzedine ELMIDAOUI
President of Ibn Tofail University
Kenitra, Morocco
Rome, 21th October, 2016

2. Introduction
Before the introduction of modern higher education
system during the period of the protectorate, higher
education in Morocco was based on classical, primarily
theological teachings.
The period of colonialism was the opportunity to
redesign the conventional system and to establish a
system based on the French model.

3. Creation of the first university in the world, "Al Quaraouiyine" in Fez by Fatima
Alfihrya the during the reign of the Idrissid Dynasty.
Maintaining the traditional system and introduction of a modern
higher education system through the creation of 5 institutions
Creating the Mohamed V University in Rabat,
Morocco's first modern university
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1912-1956
1957
1975
Triggering a process of creation and
decentralization of university institutions
Adoption of the first law of higher education
1986-2000
Expansion and diversification of the academic offer: 14
universities and 73 institutions covering 12 regions
General reform of Higher Education System :
and the adoption of the Law 01-00 in Morocco
2000
Development of higher education system in Morocco

4. The first
doctoral degree
in medicine in
the world,
issued by the
University of Al
Karaouiyyine in
Fez

5. Introduction
In 2000, the higher education system in Morocco underwent a
comprehensive reform which focused on educational aspects and
governance.
Primarily, the goal was:
align to the European system to enhance mobility,
overcome the shortcomings of the old system and to
promote academic excellence.
This system has been set up in universities in Morocco since
September 2003-2004.

6. General Objectives
Adoption of a system of easily readable and comparable degrees
A system based on two main course: Basic and vocational
Mobility of students, teachers and researchers
Promotion of inter-university cooperation

7. Specific Objectives
1. Renovation and
modernization of the
educational system
7. Organisation of
continuous training
3. progressive
orientation
system
6. Preparation for
integration into the
job market (CLE)
2. basic training
and
professionalizing
Curricula
4. System of
Continuous
assessment of
knowledge
5. Strengthening
Study Skills of
Student
(LCI, TEC, MTU)

8. Features of the LMD System
1. A degree structure based on three reference levels "Bachelor’s,
Master’ss, Doctorate"
Two Basic Features
2. Organisation of training into semesters and modules

9. Pedagogical organisation
Study Programmes are based on the following principles:
National common core programmes and specific syllabi for
LEF. (Bachelor’s degree)
A semester equals 16 weeks of teaching and assessment.
A module is the basic unit of training.
Assessment of knowledge and skills is based on
administering Mid-term and final tests.
Capitalisation is an innovative pedagogical principle
introduced by the LMD system.
Every study programme provides academic bridges.

10. Continuous Improvement of the
System
Based on the reports of the first self-assessment
conducted in 2007, basic Bachelor’s degrees « new
approach» were introduced in 2009.
The national conference organised for this purpose
adopted the following recommendations:

11. Strengthen and better structure the information
system and student counselling service
Develop a tutoring system
Develop personal work
Strengthen discipline-specific training and develop
options for specialisation and opennness
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Continuous Improvement of the System

12. Contextualise language teaching and adapt it to the
specificities of the sector
Separate module elements L, C and I from major
modules
Provide study skills modules to introduce students
to the requirements of academia
Reduce the number of module elements for more
consistency
Continuous Improvement of the System
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13. Reduce the number of in-class teaching load in
favour of the student's personal work
Simplify testing and make-up procedures
Review and enhance End of Study Project (PFE)
Continuous Improvement of the System
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14. Continuous Improvement of the System
This spirit of continuous improvement has continued
throughout the years of implementation of 'new
approach' for Bachelor’s degrees.
Indeed, the implementation of these new Bachelor’s
degrees has faced several problems.
Thus, in 2014 changes made to the specifications of
national educational standards were intended to solve
problems related to:

15. Continuous Improvement of the System
Overcrowding in Moroccan universities,
The very low rate of educational support,
The dropout rate that has remained very important,
The very low rate of insertion of graduates in the job
market.
The difficulty of administrative and educational
management of courses, etc.