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Mission and Vision

Our Mission

To advance knowledge and educate young minds to become global leaders and innovators. Founded on a pioneering blend of American and Finnish curricula and pedagogical approaches and Moroccan values, we provide a student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that embraces academic excellence, creativity, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

Our Vision

To prepare and motivate our students by instilling in them critical thinking skills, respectful collaboration, and a desire to pursue our core values of creativity and caring for the people and the world around them.

Our Values

The 5Cs are critical values that are interconnected with our instructional objectives and help form our transdisciplinary curriculum. From our youngest learners to those pursuing their high school diploma, we are bringing together the values of Critical Thinking, Caring, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication. Learning experiences will touch each of these skills areas, preparing students for the needs of our 21st century world.

About the Founder
Education Development Company (EDC)

With over 26 schools and more than 15,000 students currently enrolled, Education Development Company (EDC) is the leading provider of private education in Morocco. As an institutional operator, EDC is committed to further developing the education sector to bring it in line with global best practices of good governance and organizational structure, as well as the creation of specialized entities and boards.

Drawing on more than sixty years of experience in Casablanca, the group has gradually expanded its presence to include the Kingdom's main cities (Rabat, Tangier, El Jadida, Khouribga, Safi, Youssoufia, Marrakech), with the aim of strengthening its network of schools nationwide in the short and medium term, and then throughout Francophone Africa over the long term.

In addition to opening four new schools in September 2020, the group continues to pursue its vision through the addition of four more schools in September 2022 (Casablanca, Rabat, and, notably, its first school in Marrakech), as well as others in the coming years.

Our multi-curricula establishments cover all educational cycles (preschool, primary, secondary and higher education) with networks that have strong respective identities:

  • American network with the upcoming opening of “Dar Essalam American School” in Rabat.
  • Bilingual Moroccan network in direct management through the brands “Elbilia International” and “Elbilia Skolar” but also in delegated management through “Elbilia Management”.
  • French network approved by the AEFE through the brand “Léon l’Africain”.
  • Higher education network through the “Elbilia Sup” brand for the Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles.
  • Tutoring network through “Les Cours Elbilia” for evening and summer courses and preparation for post-bac exams.

About EDC’s Partners
ISS and LUMO

In collaboration with two prestigious education organizations, International Schools Services (ISS) of Princeton, NJ and Lumo Education of Finland, EDC has created Dar Essalam American School.

The school blends two complementary models of instruction with a progressive character that focuses on the individual child. Central to both philosophies is the principle that each child’s potential should be maximized. This is achieved through counseling, individualized support when needed, and opportunities to learn through play and exploration.

Together with our partners ISS and Lumo, Dar Essalam American School instills in every child the desire and the drive to become lifelong learners.

Student Life at DAS Dar Essalam American School

Beyond academics, we prioritize creating a community where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired every day.

Our diverse range of extracurricular activities encourages students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lifelong friendships. From competitive sports and performing arts to robotics clubs and sustainability initiatives, there is something for every student to pursue their passions.DAS also emphasizes the importance of community and global engagement. Students participate in service-learning projects, cultural exchanges, and leadership programs, all of which prepare them to become compassionate and responsible global citizens.

The campus itself is a hub of activity, equipped with world-class facilities such as a state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, music and art studios, science labs, and Makerspace rooms. These spaces provide students with the resources they need to excel in both academic and co-curricular pursuits.

At DAS, we understand the value of a balanced life. Our supportive environment ensures that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or through creative expression, student life at DAS is a journey of discovery, growth, and connection.

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