British International School of Casablanca

1. The school offers a Cambridge curriculum for children aged 3-18. The curriculum is delivered in English and students are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate fluency in speaking and writing. At least one parent/guardian must be able to communicate effectively in English. 2. Admissions priority may be given to students from another British educational institution; the school welcomes students from all nationalities and backgrounds, with representatives of more than 22 countries. Admissions priority may also be given to siblings and to those returning to BISC after a period at another school. 3. Admission may be granted to EAL (English as an Additional Language) students whose individual learning requirements can be met within the mainstream classroom without significant additional intervention. Copies of recent school reports and, from the current (or previous) school, a confidential reference are requested. 4. ENROLLMENT INTO THE PRIMARY SCHOOL: Age-appropriate Language, Literacy and Maths skills are assessed for those with EAL needs, or for children with an educational background outside the British system. Out-of-year placements will only be considered in exceptional circumstances after consultation with an assessment by the Head of the Primary School and the Admissions Head. 5. ENROLLMENT INTO THE SECONDARY SCHOOL: Years 7-9: There is an entrance examination in which students complete an English test and a maths written assessment. Those who are not able to access the curriculum sufficiently well will not be accepted. A one-to-one interview is also conducted with the Admissions Department and the Key Stage Leader. 6. Years 10-11 (IGCSE): Enrolment onto IGCSE courses, and transfers from other GCSE or IGCSE courses, can be complex and need to be considered on an individual basis. Beginning this two-year course more than six months after it starts (March of Year 10) is often impractical as catch-up can be very difficult. The expectation is that most students will progress into Years 12 and 13 to study A-levels, although this is not automatic. 7. Years 12-13 (A-Level): Admission to the A-Level Programme depends on the ability to cope with the demands of a challenging course. The usual minimum academic attainment for entry to Year 12 is 5 A-B GCSE/IGCSE awards (or equivalent). These would usually include English and Mathematics and at least a grade B in any subject to be studied. 8. From 3 to 18 Years Old: ADMISSIONS OPEN. Click here to apply.