OUR SCHOOLS
School construction
In order to initiate the implementation of its school construction programme, the BMCE Bank Foundation launched, in 1998, an international architectural competition on the basis of a set of specifications determining the criteria and design bases of these schools.
The concept outlined by the architects responsible for the design and construction of the schools was enriched by suggestions from the local communities, particularly on the use of local materials and know-how.
The architectural concept is based on the following principles.
- Prioritise the use of locally available human and material resources.
- Train masons and other community members in improved construction techniques using local materials.
- Raise awareness among the community about the value of traditional and cultural architectural heritage, respect for regional specificities and environmental preservation.
- Ensure the implementation of integrated development projects with the communities, in coordination with all stakeholders.
The choice of location for a community school is made in consultation with the Ministry of Education, avoiding any inconsistency with the existing educational system. Generally, the community school is located in a douar as close as possible to the living areas of the village communities and in proximity to a middle school. Also, the school has to be built on an area of at least 2500m².
School location
Building beautiful schools means ensuring that pupils and parents become attached to them and feel a legitimate sense of pride for them. Giving the site a modern and functional architecture that is also adapted to the environment, means allowing people to feel peaceful and comfortable at school. We believe that a secure working environment has to provide this level of serenity and security. Medersat.com is thus open to the douar; it has water and electricity, ensures the scrupulous cleanliness of the children and welcomes the educators-animators in its midst thanks to equipped accommodation.
A typical Medersat.com School
The school is composed of:
- 1 courtyard
- 3 classrooms of 74 m² each
- 1 multi-purpose room of 90 m² used for pre-school
- 1 multimedia room
- 1 Amazigh room
- 1 director's office of 15 m2
- 2 separate sanitary facilities of 15 m2 each (girls/boys)
- 2 studios of 30 m2 each for the accommodation of teachers
- Drinking water and electricity supply
- 1 educational garden
- 1 sports field
- 1 courtyard
- 1 fence wall
Medersat.com school equipment
The typical equipment of a Medersat.om school is as follows :
- Ergonomic school furniture adapted for young children (students in preschool classes) and another set adapted for primary school students.
- Office equipment in the various classrooms.
- Educational materials for preschools consisting of educational games, discovery games, language learning games, as well as materials for manual and artistic activities.
- Computer and teaching materials for each multimedia room (10 computers) with internet connection.
- Interactive whiteboards (2 units).
- Video projectors (2 units).
- Digital play resources.
- Documentary resources for reading.