Morocco, Casablanca
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ECAs are built around three core pillars: Creative, Sports and Academic. The programme runs after the school day, with sessions typically Monday to Thursday; in the Secondary School, activities can change each half term. The ECA Programme includes Intervention Classes in Maths, English and Science, which are mandatory for students and do not exceed two sessions per week. This framework broadens learning beyond the classroom and supports a wide range of skills.
The Arts and Sports Centre offers an extended after-school activity club for BISC students and local youth aged 4 and up, running 4pm–5pm Monday to Thursday and led by specialist coaches. Music lessons cover piano, guitar and drums, with styles ranging from classical to contemporary in line with the UK Music Teachers Board. The school is the only one in Morocco to offer the Little Beatz dance programme, with disciplines including Tap, Ballet and Street/Hip Hop. The age range for these arts offerings extends from 3 to 18 years.
The school marks a range of cultural events and festivals across the year, including World Book Day, International Women's Day, Holi, Lunar New Year, Humanities Day, Enterprise Day and Trips Week. Language provision emphasises English instruction with EAL support, while mother tongue programmes support students' home languages, and Mandarin is offered as an optional subject alongside French and Arabic.
Extra-curricular activities include the Arts & Sports Centre, which offers after-school clubs for ages 4+ from 4pm–5pm, Monday to Thursday. The School House System fosters social interaction and healthy competition through termly house events, including sporting, quizzes and academic activities; House Points reward effort, spirit and involvement. Trips Week and University Fairs expand students' social and experiential learning beyond the classroom.
Community life includes outreach and charitable events, such as community outreach visits to Lalla Hasna Orphanage. The school also hosts events like the Winter Fair and University Fairs that engage families and the local community in fundraising and guidance activities. These activities supplement classroom learning and community involvement.
Leadership is fostered through the School House System, where students are placed in one of four Houses (Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, Warwick) with Heads of House and participate in inter-House events across the phases. House Points reward good work, contribution to lessons, community spirit and participation, promoting leadership and teamwork. Enterprise Day provides opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills across Primary and Secondary.
The school features a six-lane, 25m indoor swimming pool used year-round for coaching and galas, and an Elite Athletic Programme to develop swimmers for local and national competitions. Pastoral care and safeguarding are central to the school's approach, with staff monitoring and supporting students' wellbeing. Mental Health Week and other wellbeing-focused events are part of the yearly calendar to empower students to voice their wellbeing needs.
The British International School Casablanca (BISC) is a Cambridge-based international school serving ages 3 to 18 on a 20-acre British-style campus in Sidi Missoud, Casablanca. Founded in 2017, it offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and the British Curriculum, with English language instruction and EAL support. Primary learners follow the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum; Year 6 blends English National Curriculum elements; French and Arabic are taught to Moroccan standards. From 3 to 18, students progress through Primary to Senior School toward iGCSE/AS/A2 outcomes and IELTS readiness, with Robotics and Computer Coding added as a stand-alone subject from 2024–2025. The school features a six-lane, 25m indoor pool, Astroturf pitch, Sports Hall, Gym and an Elite Athletic Programme. Distinctive offerings include the Little Beatz dance programme, Music with piano/guitar/drums, and extensive Arts and Sports Centre after-school activities. A House System, Enterprise Day and community outreach underpin leadership and development.