admissions

STEP 1 : ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY

To be considered, the applicant must achieve a 50% or higher on the entrance exam, and he/she must show a history of strong academic performance. Education is our top priority, and we must ensure that our student-athletes are equally engaged and capable in the classroom.

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STEP 2 : FOOTBALL POTENTIAL

Our coaches observe applicants’ football ability and potential. Applicants are not required to be polished footballers. In fact, they might not have played football before. What we are searching for is children with potential and the determination, enthusiasm, and grit required to succeed as a footballer.

 

STEP 3: INTERVIEWS

If the applicant meets our academic and football standards, then the applicant and his/her parents are called for an interview with LEAD Morocco staff. These interviews are brief, and their purpose is to give us an understanding of the applicant's home environment. Can he/she study at night? Does he/she have siblings who are in school? Where do his/her parents work? None of these questions are determinant – we do not select our student-athletes based on the answers. Rather, they serve to give us a more complete picture of the applicant's background so that we can more accurately assess the applicant's academic and football potential. 

 

STEP 4: FINAL SELECTION CAMP

After the interviews, we select a final set of applicants for a final selection camp in July. Those pre-selected participate in a normal week of classes, football training, and life skills exercises. This gives us a chance to see them as student-athletes at LEAD Morocco.

 

STEP 5: THE SELECTION 

At the end of the training camp, we hold a final meeting and select the new members of LEAD Morocco. All applicants in this final phase are notified of our final decision.