At just 17 years old, Omar El Hariri, a student specializing in Mathematical Sciences A with a French option, achieved the highest national average in the 2025 baccalaureate exams, earning an impressive score of 19.61, according to the Regional Academy of Education and Training (AREF) of Casablanca-Settat. He attends the private high school L'Ange Bleu in El Jadida, which falls under the Casablanca-Settat regional academy. Omar shares this top distinction with Hiba Bennani, a Physical Sciences student enrolled at the private school Al Ilmia in the Skhirat-Témara area. Speaking to MAP, Omar said he was «very happy» with the result, attributing his success to his hard work, the unwavering support of his parents, and the guidance of his teachers. He is now reflecting on his university options in consultation with his family and mentors. Mohammed Chraïbi, director of L'Ange Bleu, praised Omar's performance, emphasizing the collective effort of the school's educational team in fostering academic excellence. In total, 8,365 school candidates sat for the baccalaureate exam in the provincial directorate of El Jadida, where the success rate reached 59.32%. The province maintains its 9th-place ranking nationally.
