American Academy Casablanca vs George Washington Academy

	A American Academy Casablanca Casablanca, Morocco	G George Washington Academy Casablanca, Morocco
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MAD 61,800 - 145,600	Fees / year MAD 109,455 - 171,183
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 750	Pupils 879
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1998
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, Morocco. The campus is located at Bd. Abdelhadi Boutaleb (ex km 5.6 Route d'Azemmour), Casablanca 20220, with a five-hectare facility overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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 Pre-K through Grade 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 The school is a nonprofit American International IB World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix About 850 students total; 70% Moroccan and 30% foreigners from more than 35 different countries.	Pupil nationality mix 36 nationalities represented within the GWA community.
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 A Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) with a learning support team; Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and counseling; Speech & Language Therapy for students (Discovery through Grade 5); Accommodations per IEP for Grades 1–12; Reading interventions; Co-teaching and small-group instruction for students with identified learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Morocco; operates under Moroccan law as an American school and is recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation —
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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 Daily hours vary by division: Discovery 8:30 A.M.–3:00 P.M.; Pre-K 8:30 A.M.–3:10 P.M.; Kindergarten 8:00 A.M.–3:10 P.M.; Primary School 8:00 A.M.–3:20 P.M.; Secondary School 8:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M. Ramadan hours: Discovery 9:00 A.M.–2:30 P.M.; Pre-K 9:00 A.M.–2:40 P.M.; KG 8:30/8:30 A.M.–2:40 P.M.; Grade 1–5 8:30–2:50 P.M.; Grade 6–12 8:30–3:00 P.M. Wednesdays and Early Release Days have shortened schedules (examples are published in calendars).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Morning and afternoon bus transportation is available for students within the service perimeter; service is optional and not included in tuition.
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 Registration fees (one-time & annual) - Application fee (one-time, new student): MAD 1,200. - Entry fee (one-time): 1st child MAD 40,000; 2nd child MAD 30,000; 3rd child MAD 20,000. - Enrollment / Re-enrollment fee (annual): MAD 1,000 (new and returning). - Program Advancement fee (annual): MAD 4,000. - Parent Club fee (annual, per family): MAD 200. - Student Packet (Discovery – Kindergarten): MAD 650. - Graduation fee (Grade 12): MAD 2,500. Tuition (Membership) fees by grade level — annual and calculated per quarter - Annual membership (tuition) fees for 2026–27: - Discovery: MAD 94,450. - Pre‑K and Kindergarten: MAD 107,640. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 133,700. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 153,900. - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 168,700. - Calculated per-quarter installment (illustrative) — the school publishes four payment periods; these quarter amounts are the annual membership fee divided by four: - Discovery: MAD 23,612.50 per quarter (MAD 94,450 ÷ 4). - Pre‑K/Kindergarten: MAD 26,910.00 per quarter (MAD 107,640 ÷ 4). - Elementary: MAD 33,425.00 per quarter (MAD 133,700 ÷ 4). - Middle School: MAD 38,475.00 per quarter (MAD 153,900 ÷ 4). - High School: MAD 42,175.00 per quarter (MAD 168,700 ÷ 4). (Note: the per-quarter figures above are calculated examples based on the school's four payment periods and the published annual membership fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment periods (quarterly) for the 2026–27 school year: - Q1: August 13–27, 2026. - Q2: October 20–November 3, 2026. - Q3: January 5–19, 2027. - Q4: March 20–April 3, 2027. - Discounts and adjustments: - A 3% discount applies to membership fees if payment in full is received by June 30, 2026. - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and subsequent siblings (applies to membership fees). - Late payment penalties: - 30 days overdue: 2% penalty. - 60 days overdue: 4% penalty. - Starting from 90 days overdue: 6% penalty. Optional / additional fees - Lunch program (annual): Discovery–Kindergarten MAD 9,200; Elementary (Grades 1–5) MAD 9,700; Middle & High School (Grades 6–12) MAD 10,100. - Bus (annual) by distance: - Zone A (0–15 km): MAD 10,500. - Zone B (16–29 km): MAD 11,500. - Other scheduled/occasional charges: student packet, graduation fee, program advancement and parent club fees as listed under registration fees. Boarding - There is no boarding programme; all students attend during the day and leave campus after school. Refunds and cancellations - All fees are non‑refundable. Fee payment methods and point of contact - The published fee schedule lists payment periods, discounts, penalties, and fee amounts but does not specify accepted payment channels on the schedule itself. For the school's authorised payment methods and invoicing details, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@gwa.ac.ma or by phone at +212 5.22.95.30.00.
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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 George Washington Academy is an American School serving Pre-K through High School. The curriculum is rooted in the American Pedagogy and Best Practices and emphasizes multilingualism in English, French, and Arabic. The school is committed to high-quality education rooted in rigorous international and American standards and pedagogy to ensure balance, breadth, and depth in its programs. In Grades 11-12, three graduation pathways lead to a US Diploma, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme forming the foundation of the pathway for college preparation. The school is an IB World School and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, with recognition from the Moroccan Ministry of Education.
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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 —
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 Graduates pursue higher education at universities in the USA, Canada, the UK, Asia, and Europe. The University Counseling page notes that 97% of graduates attend university in the USA, Canada, the UK, or Europe.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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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 1. Access the Inquiry and Application Form. Visit gwa.ac.ma and click Admissions, then Apply to access the inquiry form. After submitting the inquiry, verify your email address. You will be redirected to the OpenApply dashboard, where you can view your application's checklist by selecting your child's name and submitting the application. An admissions staff member will contact you within one business day to answer questions. 2. Required documents. Submit the following documents as part of the application: one recent photo of the applicant; one copy of the applicant's passport; one copy of the applicant's birth certificate and passport; one copy of the parent's passport or ID; copies of school records for the two most recent years; teacher evaluations: one for Elementary and two for Middle and High School. Additional documents may be requested by the Admissions Committee. All required documents must be uploaded to the student's application before it can be processed; if you encounter issues with uploading, contact the Admissions Office for assistance. 3. Application fee. The fee is 1200 MAD for Discovery through Grade 12. 4. Testing requirements. Testing is required for applicants from Discovery through Grade 12. All admissions documents must be submitted at least five business days before the scheduled testing date. 5. Application process. Prospective families can apply through the online portal, where they fill out an online application form and submit electronic documents. After completing the inquiry form, an Admissions Coordinator will reach out to guide you through the process. After submitting the documents, the admissions team will assist with scheduling the admissions test (Wida/MAP) and the interview. The Admissions Committee reviews the completed application and determines whether to accept the student for enrollment, refer for further screening, or deny the enrollment.
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