Casablanca American School vs George Washington Academy

	C Casablanca American School Casablanca, Morocco	G George Washington Academy Casablanca, Morocco
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MAD 93,678 - 189,017	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), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 680	Pupils 879
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1973	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Nursery through Grade 12 (N-12); offers an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.	Stages Pre-K through Grade 12.
School type	School type Not-for-profit	School type The school is a nonprofit American International IB World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 45+ nationalities represented	Pupil nationality mix 36 nationalities represented within the GWA community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Language Learner (ELL) support; literacy and math intervention.	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	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	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 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.	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 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.	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.
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.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	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.
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.	Scholarships —
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