Reached the final year of high school without the diploma? Here are the nursing programs still open to you.
Updated October 11, 2026
Short answer: yes. If you have reached high school level without obtaining the baccalaureate, you can join the Auxiliary Nursing program at Institut Santinov in Casablanca: 2 years (4 semesters), with hospital placements, leading to the Technician diploma.
In Morocco, "niveau bac" means you attended the final year of the baccalaureate cycle without necessarily passing the exam. At enrollment, a transcript or school certificate proves this level. The Institute reviews each file individually.
| Program | Required level | Duration | Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nursing | High school level | 2 years | Technician |
| Anesthesia & Critical Care Nursing | High school level — confirmed by the Institute | 3 years | Specialized Technician |
| General Nursing | Baccalaureate required | 3 years | Specialized Technician |
Auxiliary Nursing is the main route for high-school-level applicants. For Anesthesia & Critical Care, call the Institute at +212 6 93 64 79 79 to check your eligibility. General Nursing requires the baccalaureate.
Auxiliary nurses provide basic care — patient hygiene and comfort, vital signs, monitoring — and help carry out medical prescriptions in support of the nursing team. They work in hospital departments, clinics, care homes, health centers and outpatient facilities.
Detailed steps are on the Admissions page and in our guide Enrolling in a nursing school in Casablanca.
The Auxiliary Nursing diploma lets you start working quickly and gain experience. Many students also retake the baccalaureate as independent candidates, which later opens access to longer programs such as General Nursing.
Yes, at high school level. At Institut Santinov in Casablanca, the Auxiliary Nursing program is open at high school level: it lasts 2 years and leads to the Technician diploma.
Having attended the final year of the baccalaureate cycle without necessarily passing the exam. A transcript or school certificate proves it.
No, the General Nursing program requires the baccalaureate. At high school level, the recommended route is Auxiliary Nursing.
2 years (4 semesters), with classroom teaching, simulation practice and hospital placements.
Enrollment open for 2026-2027 at Institut Santinov, Casablanca.
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