The SIST graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 took place on Saturday at the Zenith Center in Rabat. The event brought together students, families, educators, and representatives of the British-Moroccan education sector. SIST is an Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University in Morocco, providing British higher education in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales.
British Ambassador to Morocco Alex Pinfield attended the ceremony and praised the graduates' potential. He expressed confidence in their future contributions to the country, stating that they would go on to achieve great things in Morocco. Pinfield also highlighted the partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and SIST, which offers Moroccan students access to English-language higher education.
The partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and SIST connects British and Moroccan educational and cultural experiences. This collaboration provides students with a British-style education in English, combining languages and cultural identities. The ambassador emphasized the significance of this partnership in promoting educational cooperation between the two countries.
The ceremony also held special significance for Education for All Morocco, an organization supporting girls facing barriers to education. Two alumni of the organization graduated from SIST, marking an important milestone for Education for All Morocco. The organization's managing director, Samira El Hachioui, attended the event and expressed her pride in the graduates.
Education for All Morocco runs five projects and supports over 700 girls on a full-time basis. The organization's work focuses on helping girls overcome barriers to education, including geographical isolation and difficult personal circumstances. The graduation of the two alumni demonstrated the impact of access to educational opportunities on students' future prospects.
SIST's partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University offers British-style higher education in Morocco, with programs taught in English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including MBA studies. This provision enables Moroccan students to pursue higher education in English, with opportunities to engage with British educational and cultural experiences.
The graduation ceremony marked the end of an academic chapter for SIST students who completed their studies through the institution. The event celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 and looked forward to their future ambitions and contributions to Morocco.
Key points
- British Ambassador to Morocco Alex Pinfield attended the SIST graduation ceremony and praised the graduates' potential.
- SIST partners with Cardiff Metropolitan University to provide British-style higher education in Morocco.
- Education for All Morocco supports girls facing barriers to education, with two of its alumni graduating from SIST.
