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Casablanca American School

Morocco, Casablanca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MAD 93,678 - 189,017
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 680
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Arabic, Spanish
Typical class size 8
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Casablanca American School is a not-for-profit school in Casablanca serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines an American-style university-preparatory program for Nursery–Grade 12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 and IPC for the Primary years, plus a bespoke approach. The Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) uses The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies and is designated a Creative Curriculum Ambassador School. English is the language of instruction; French and Arabic are mandatory second languages from Grade 2–12, with Spanish offered. Founded in 1973, the school was the first Full IB Diploma Program School in North Africa, with the IB Diploma offered since 1986, serving 45+ nationalities with more than 20 IB courses and an international faculty. The 10-acre Californie campus includes three buildings, 66 classrooms, two libraries, 308-seat performing arts theatre, art and science labs, maker spaces, and outdoor fields. After-school activities exceed 30 offerings for Nursery–Grade 6.

The Essentials

Casablanca American School has 680 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

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

Nursery through Grade 12 (N-12); offers an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.

Type

Not-for-profit

Pupil Nationality Mix

45+ nationalities represented

Additional learning support

English Language Learner (ELL) support; literacy and math intervention.

Country affiliation

Morocco

Fees

Annual tuition at Casablanca American School ranges from MAD 93,678 to MAD 189,017 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Casablanca American School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

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

683 N-12 students and 78 full-time teaching faculty. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 9 to 1.

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

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.

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.

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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