George Washington Academy

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.

Pre-K through Grade 12.

The school is a nonprofit American International IB World School.

36 nationalities represented within the GWA community.

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.

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).

Morning and afternoon bus transportation is available for students within the service perimeter; service is optional and not included in tuition.

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.

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.

The school places social and emotional development at the center of learning. The counseling program integrates CASEL's framework across academic, career, personal/social, and global development to help all students develop academically, personally, socially, and emotionally. CASEL competencies include self-awareness, self-management, responsibility, decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. The program offers Academic Counseling, Social-Emotional Support, and Workshops & Programs, and includes a middle/high school Advisory Program for ongoing guidance and belonging.

The school uses a Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) to support students with mild learning differences. A learning support team provides assistance, and teachers, counselors, and administrators participate in ongoing training to meet learning and social-emotional needs. Services include Social-Emotional Learning, Speech & Language Therapy for Grades 1-5, and accommodations per IEP for Grades 1-12, with co-teaching and small-group instruction across grade levels.

The school teaches English, French, and Arabic as part of a multilingual program. English Language Development (ELD) teachers support targeted language growth through small-group instruction and co-teaching in content classes. Daily French instruction (50 minutes) supports literacy, and French Language Acquisition is available for learners at novice levels. In Primary, students learn English, French, and Arabic; in Secondary, Language & Literature courses are offered in English and French, and Language Acquisition courses cover English, French, and Arabic. In Grade 11-12, students choose at least two languages and can pursue the IB bilingual diploma.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Wellness & Counseling program, which views social-emotional development as essential to academic and personal success. The counseling program integrates CASEL competencies and provides Academic Counseling, Social-Emotional Support, and Workshops & Programs. It also includes group sessions for managing anxiety and relationships, one-on-one counseling, and guidance to connect families with community mental health resources as needed.

GWA has a commitment to child safeguarding. The school states that every child deserves safety, care, and learning, and teachers, staff, and counselors receive regular training on safeguarding and how to respond to concerns when raised.

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.