American Academy Casablanca vs Casablanca American School

	A American Academy Casablanca Casablanca, Morocco	C Casablanca American School Casablanca, Morocco
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MAD 61,800 - 145,600	Fees / year MAD 93,678 - 189,017
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 750	Pupils 680
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 8
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1973
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location RN 3020 Ville Verte, Casa Green Town, Casablanca, Bouskoura 27182, Morocco. The campus sits in the Casa Green Town development in the Bouskoura district of Casablanca, along the RN 3020 corridor. The address is Casablanca 27182, Morocco.	Location Casablanca American School is in Casablanca, Morocco, in the Californie neighborhood. The 10-acre campus is located on Route de la Mecque, Lotissement Ougoug, Quartier Californie, Casablanca 20150. The campus houses three buildings for Lower School, Upper School, and Pre-school, surrounded by green school grounds. Address: Route de la Mecque, Lotissement Ougoug, Quartier Californie, Casablanca 20150.
Stages	Stages Pre-K, KG1, KG2, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, and MS-HS school; the school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12.	Stages Nursery through Grade 12 (N-12); offers an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.
School type	School type Private international school offering American-style education; curriculum uses US Common Core Standards alongside Moroccan Ministry of Education guidelines and International Baccalaureate expectations, with AP and IB Diploma Programme available.	School type Not-for-profit
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix About 850 students total; 70% Moroccan and 30% foreigners from more than 35 different countries.	Pupil nationality mix 45+ nationalities represented
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Support services are provided for minor to moderate needs; details are described in the Student Support Handbook.	Additional learning support English Language Learner (ELL) support; literacy and math intervention.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Morocco; operates under Moroccan law as an American school and is recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Morocco
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Ramadan schedule begins February 18 with adjusted school hours from 9:00 AM to 2:40 PM.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition — annual and per-term (Private rates) - Nursery/Crèche: MAD 61,800 per year (per term: MAD 30,900). - Preschool / Petite Section: MAD 74,500 per year (per term: MAD 37,250). - Kindergarten 1–2 (Moyenne/Grande Section): MAD 78,800 per year (per term: MAD 39,400). - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 109,700 per year (per term: MAD 54,850). - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 127,000 per year (per term: MAD 63,500). - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 145,600 per year (per term: MAD 72,800). Tuition — annual and per-term (Corporate rates) - Nursery/Crèche: MAD 80,900 per year (per term: MAD 40,450). - Preschool / Petite Section: MAD 96,600 per year (per term: MAD 48,300). - Kindergarten 1–2 (Moyenne/Grande Section): MAD 103,400 per year (per term: MAD 51,700). - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 137,400 per year (per term: MAD 68,700). - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 158,200 per year (per term: MAD 79,100). - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 177,300 per year (per term: MAD 88,650). Application and admission fees - Testing fee (KG1 – Grade 12): MAD 1,000. - One-time new student application / admission fee: MAD 30,000. Discounts: MAD 20,000 for the 2nd child and MAD 10,000 for the 3rd child. - Yearly student enrollment (registration) fee: MAD 7,500. - Facility development (family contribution): new families (first year) MAD 11,000; existing families (2nd year) MAD 5,000; existing families (3rd year) MAD 5,000. Optional / additional costs - Reach course for new students with no English background: MAD 6,600. - Graduation fee (Grade 12 only): MAD 2,500. - Canteen (school cafeteria) fee: MAD 11,000 (annual). - Student transportation (first-come, first-served): Casablanca routes MAD 11,000 (annual); Mohammedia / Dar Bouazza routes MAD 16,000 (annual). - Uniforms and school-specific uniform items: official AAC uniform is required for all students; uniform items (except shoes, socks, hair covers and hair bows) must be official AAC items and are an additional cost to families. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard semester schedule (two installments): first semester/payment and second semester/payment follow the school's published semester dates. One published semester schedule shows the 1st semester due mid‑August and the 2nd semester due January 15. - Payment plan options: - Plan A — single full payment for the school year: pay the full tuition and fees by September 1 and receive a 2% tuition discount. - Plan B — two equal installments: pay tuition in two equal installments (first installment due September 1, second installment due January 15); the full fee amount including transportation and cafeteria must be included in the first installment under this plan. - Invoicing and re-enrollment: invoices for the coming school year are issued in the spring; re-enrollment fees must be paid by May 30 to reserve places. Families who do not clear prior-year obligations may be restricted from beginning the new year. - Late payments: late penalties are added for missed payment dates and may jeopardize a student's continued attendance until accounts are regularized. Boarding / residential fees - The school operates as a day school only; no boarding or residential fees apply. Refunds and withdrawal - Payments and school fees are final and non‑reimbursable unless otherwise specified in formal agreements; outstanding tuition and fees must be settled before transcripts, report cards, or other official documents will be released. The school requires parents to notify Admissions in writing for withdrawals and to follow the school's departure procedures. Fee payment options and account management - Tuition and fees are managed via the FACTS / Family Portal (school district code AA‑MAR) for parent access and payment plan setup. Parents register with the email provided to the school and use the FACTS portal to view invoices and manage payment plans. - FACTS supports commonly used payment methods for schools it serves, including automatic bank withdrawals and credit/debit card payments (credit card use may incur a convenience/processing fee as set by FACTS or the school). Schools using FACTS also commonly offer international payment options through FACTS partners. Other notes on charges and documentation - All incidental charges (transportation, canteen, uniform purchases, optional programmes, testing fees, graduation fees) are billed in addition to tuition as applicable to each family. Families must clear pending tuition and fees before withdrawing or receiving official academic documentation.	Fee details Overview (academic year: 2025–2026) One-time application and admissions fees - Application fee: MAD 1,000 per child, payable at time of application; non-refundable. - Admissions fee (one-time, degressive): MAD 50,000 for the first child; MAD 40,000 for the second child; MAD 30,000 for the third child (and more for additional children); non-refundable. Annual fees - Facility fee: MAD 5,000 per student per year; non-refundable. Tuition fees (2025–2026) — Family rate and Corporate rate - Family rate — Nursery to Kindergarten (N–K): Yearly tuition MAD 88,678.00; Per-semester MAD 44,339.00. - Family rate — Pre-K/Foundational to Grade 5 (PF–5): Yearly tuition MAD 130,091.00; Per-semester MAD 65,045.50. - Family rate — Grades 6–8: Yearly tuition MAD 151,977.00; Per-semester MAD 75,988.50. - Family rate — Grades 9–12: Yearly tuition MAD 158,054.00; Per-semester MAD 79,027.00. - Corporate rate — Nursery to Kindergarten (N–K): Yearly tuition MAD 97,326.00; Per-semester MAD 48,663.00. - Corporate rate — Pre-K/Foundational to Grade 5 (PF–5): Yearly tuition MAD 145,895.00; Per-semester MAD 72,947.50. - Corporate rate — Grades 6–8: Yearly tuition MAD 170,213.00; Per-semester MAD 85,106.50. - Corporate rate — Grades 9–12: Yearly tuition MAD 176,292.00; Per-semester MAD 88,146.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - To secure an offered place: payment of a MAD 50,000 non-refundable Admissions Fee deposit plus the first-semester payment is required. - Pre-registration contribution for the next academic year is credited toward tuition if paying the yearly tuition; the pre-registration contribution is refundable if cancelled before April 1. - Discounts: 15% discount on tuition for the third child and subsequent children from the same family; 2% discount if full tuition payments are received before August 15. - Semester deadlines and late-payment penalties: - Semester 1 deadline: September 16. Late penalties: 2% from September 17; 4% from October 15; 6% from November 15 and student enrollment may be suspended until payment is received. - Semester 2 deadline: February 17. Late penalties: 2% from February 18; 4% from March 17; 6% from April 15 and student enrollment may be suspended until payment is received. - Bookkeeping office operating hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–15:30 (lunch break 12:00–12:30). Contact available for billing inquiries. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered option; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional charges - Uniforms: CAS has a single official vendor; uniforms are sold on campus. Prices (all in MAD): - School pants MAD 240; skirt MAD 220; bermuda MAD 220; dress shirt MAD 220. - Polo short-sleeve (red or blue) MAD 150; polo long-sleeve (blue) MAD 160. - PE short-sleeve t-shirt MAD 120; PE long-sleeve t-shirt MAD 130; short PE MAD 120; sweat pants PE MAD 190. - Hoodie (blue PE) MAD 290; zipper hoodie (red PE) MAD 290; bomber jacket MAD 260; blazer MAD 450; tie MAD 60. - P.E. Gym Pack MAD 1,200. - Uniform Dress Pack (Boys) MAD 1,600; Uniform Dress Pack (Girls) MAD 1,800. - Uniform packs (contents described by student level) are available and listed with pack component details. Store hours for the vendor are published; contact details for the vendor are available through the school. Refunds and non‑refundables - Application processing fee (MAD 1,000) and the Admissions Fee deposit (MAD 50,000) are non-refundable. The facility fee is non-refundable. Pre-registration contributions are refundable if cancelled before April 1. No other routine tuition refund policy is listed. Fee payment options - Pay at school by check (made payable to Casablanca American School). - Pay cash at any Bank of Africa (BMCE) branch with the school fee statement; include the student's name or student ID on the payment and send a copy of the payment confirmation to the school bookkeeping email. - Wire transfer (local bank details provided): RIB, SWIFT, and IBAN details are available for transfers; include the student's name or student ID on the transfer instructions and send a copy of the transfer confirmation to the bookkeeping email. Contact for billing questions - A bookkeeping/business office contact is provided for fee questions and clarifications; the office accepts inquiries during office hours.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The AAC Curriculum is designed with our students' best interests in mind. It uses the US Common Core Standards, Moroccan Ministry of Education guidelines, and International Baccalaureate expectations to produce a learning plan for 21st-century learning. The curriculum is vertically aligned from early years through high school to enable smooth transitions and high standards, and is sometimes horizontally aligned to connect learning across subjects. In high school, AP and IB Diploma Programme courses are offered with separate course outlines. Scope and Sequence documents exist for Arabic, English Language Learning, French, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education.	Curriculum details Casablanca American School delivers an American-style university-preparatory program for Nursery through Grade 12, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program for Grades 11–12. The Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) uses The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, and the school is designated as a Creative Curriculum Ambassador School. In Lower School (Preschool–Grade 6), the IPC is used, alongside the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) and Common Core-aligned literacy instruction, with English Language Learner support. Upper School follows the IB Diploma Programme, with six subjects in Grades 11–12 and core requirements of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. The language of instruction is English; French and Arabic are mandatory second languages from Grade 2–12, and Spanish is offered at various levels. The program aligns with the IB learner profile and emphasizes inquiry, literacy, and college preparation.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 683 N-12 students and 78 full-time teaching faculty. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 9 to 1.
Exam results	Exam results AP: In 2023, 35 students took AP Exams; a total of 47 exams were taken in 13 subjects; 63% of the AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher. IB Diploma Programme: Number of candidates registered in the session: 11; Number of Diploma and retake candidates registered in the session: 10; Number of subject entries in the session: 66; Number of candidates who successfully passed the Diploma: 6; 8 earned more than 24 points; Average points obtained by candidates who passed the Diploma: 27; Highest Diploma points awarded to a candidate: 33; Total number of candidates excluded from above statistics: 0. Graduation: There were 79 graduates in the Class of 2023; GPA Averages: 7 earned a 4.0+, 19 earned 3.5–3.99, 27 earned 3.0–3.49, 12 earned 2.50–2.99, 9 earned 2.0–2.49, 5 earned less than 2.0.	Exam results Class of 2025 achieved over 700 university acceptances from 188 institutions worldwide, including 12 universities ranked in the global top 50. Scholarships totaled nearly $31,000,000. All graduates earned bilingual diplomas, and 89% of students received university offers.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Secondary school (grades 6–12) includes an ungraded class focused on character development, problem solving and university preparation; counselors assist with college planning and admissions to support students' progression to higher education.	Higher education progression College Acceptances show Class of 2025 acceptances across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and around the world, including Barnard College, University of Virginia, University College London, McGill University, and Tilburg University. The majority of graduates attend institutions in the US, Canada, and the UK, with some pursuing universities in Europe and elsewhere. The College Counseling office supports exploring career paths and majors and guides students through admissions tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS) and the university application process.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Internal Admissions to the Diploma Programme. The minimum requirements are a GPA of 3.0 or higher; MAP/PSAT scores above grade level; two strong teacher recommendations (one from English or mathematics); Citizenship grade of at least 83/100; and an essay with a minimum score of B, graded by two English teachers. The same criteria apply to ninth-grade students entering the Pre-IB programme in grade 10. If a student meets Citizenship and teacher recommendation requirements but does not meet the GPA or MAP criteria, the Admissions Committee will review the case to determine DP readiness and potential for improvement. 2. External Admissions to the Diploma Programme. External applicants must have a parent complete the application; AAC receives current transcripts and records from the last two years of the student's educational history. Two teacher evaluations must be submitted, with one from Math or English. The student must be interviewed by members of the admissions committee. Standardized test scores (MAP or similar) must be submitted, and the student must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0. All documents are submitted to the Admissions Office for DP consideration and final decision by the Admissions Committee. 3. The Admissions Committee and inclusive admissions. The Admissions Committee comprises the Head of School; the Director of Admissions; the IB Coordinator; the Foreign Language Teacher; the High School student-class president; the Learning Support Services Coordinator; the HS Guidance and college counselor; and the SEN Admissions representative. AAC operates an inclusive admissions policy and encourages all students to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. For students with special needs, the school considers whether the necessary resources are available to support the candidate. AAC offers partial or full Diploma Programme classes; AAC will continue to offer AP classes for students who cannot meet DP requirements. AAC is an IB Diploma Programme candidate school and planned to offer the Diploma Programme starting in August 2020.	Admissions The school has rolling admissions, and families may inquire for an application at any time of the year. The first step is the Admissions Inquiry Card, after which the Admissions Office contacts the family for an interview and a campus tour. The admissions process proceeds with a review of the application form and entrance testing/observation, a Decision Panel, and Enrollment with Tuition Payment. Age placement uses the October 1 cut‑off date to determine grade allocation. For enrollment, a certified copy of the child's birth certificate is required; if a birth certificate cannot be obtained, other reliable proof of identity may be accepted with an affidavit. The Enrollment Checklist includes: CAS application (Grades N–12); two ID photos (Grades N–12); copy of birth certificate or passport (Grades N–12); Medical Examination Form (Grades N–12); School Records for the last two years and any standardized tests; CAS Recommendation Form (English Version); Pre-School Questionnaire (Nursery–Pre-First); Vision Check; Audiogram (Grades 1–12); and an Application Fee of 1000 MAD payable at the time of application. The Application Fee is non‑refundable. When a space is offered, a non‑refundable Admissions Fee is due: 50,000 MAD for the first child; 40,000 MAD for the second child; 30,000 MAD for the third child. An annual Facility Fee of 5,000 MAD applies. Tuition and payment terms include a 15% discount on tuition for the third child and subsequent child(ren), and a 2% discount if full contributions are paid before August 15.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Class of 2025 earned nearly $31,000,000 in scholarships. Class of 2022 earned nearly $4,520,000 in scholarships. Class of 2024 earned nearly $3,016,020 in scholarships. Class of 2023 earned nearly $3,641,800 in scholarships. Examination Results show the Class of 2025 cohort earned over $30,000,000 in scholarships.
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