George Washington Academy
International School in Casablanca
Quick answer
George Washington Academy (GWA) in Casablanca, Morocco serves 879 students from 38 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school, accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $9,945-$17,370 per year. Long-established American international school in Morocco's commercial capital, suiting diplomatic, corporate and Moroccan-American expat families seeking US-track education with IB sixth-form depth.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $9,945–$17,370/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 28) Casablanca international school · 879 students total.
- 38 nationalities top: 69% Moroccan, 6% American and 25% International.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 08:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
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38 (69% Moroccan, 6% American and 25% International)
18 avg / 28 max
Rolling
IBO, MSA-CESS
IB Diploma and AP
About George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy is the only school in Morocco to offer the IB Diploma, AP classes, as well as an American high school diploma recognized by the Moroccan Government. We are a Nursery - 12 IB World School characterized by our unique Language Acquisition Program. Based in research and developed at GWA, our program gives young students a multilingual foundation in English, French, and Arabic. Oral instruction in Nursery (2 year olds) and in Discovery (3 year olds) is in spoken English with support in French and Arabic. In PreK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1, students are taught literacy in French as the home language of a majority of GWA students. They learn to read and write in French, understand literacy concepts, phonetics, and build vocabulary. English language acquisition continues during this time, with all other core subjects - Math, Science, Social Studies, and the arts - taught in English. Beginning in Grade 2, students start to read and write in English at an accelerated pa
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
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- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,945 – $17,370 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 99450 Dirham-173700 Dirham |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,158(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,658 |
| Cost position in Casablanca | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP
IB Diploma Testing; AP Testing; SAT & ACT WIDA Testing ; MAPS Testing
French, Arabic
unknown
No
Yes, Individual Learning Plans are available as well as English track or French track programs.
08:00 – Dismissal times vary, but all students who are not participating in After-School Activities should be off-campus by 15:45
Yes
Yes, a vegetarian option is always available
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At a Glance
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: 69% Moroccan, 6% American and 25% International
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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