American Academy Casablanca vs George Washington Academy

	A American Academy Casablanca Casablanca, Morocco	G George Washington Academy Casablanca, Morocco
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MAD 61,800 - 145,600	Fees / year MAD 109,455 - 171,183
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 750	Pupils 879
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location RN 3020 Ville Verte, Casa Green Town, Casablanca, Bouskoura 27182, Morocco. The campus sits in the Casa Green Town development in the Bouskoura district of Casablanca, along the RN 3020 corridor. The address is Casablanca 27182, Morocco.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages Pre-K, KG1, KG2, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, and MS-HS school; the school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12.	Stages Pre-K through Grade 12.
School type	School type Private international school offering American-style education; curriculum uses US Common Core Standards alongside Moroccan Ministry of Education guidelines and International Baccalaureate expectations, with AP and IB Diploma Programme available.	School type The school is a nonprofit American International IB World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix About 850 students total; 70% Moroccan and 30% foreigners from more than 35 different countries.	Pupil nationality mix 36 nationalities represented within the GWA community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Support services are provided for minor to moderate needs; details are described in the Student Support Handbook.	Additional learning support 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.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Morocco; operates under Moroccan law as an American school and is recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Ramadan schedule begins February 18 with adjusted school hours from 9:00 AM to 2:40 PM.	School day structure 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).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Morning and afternoon bus transportation is available for students within the service perimeter; service is optional and not included in tuition.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition — annual and per-term (Private rates) - Nursery/Crèche: MAD 61,800 per year (per term: MAD 30,900). - Preschool / Petite Section: MAD 74,500 per year (per term: MAD 37,250). - Kindergarten 1–2 (Moyenne/Grande Section): MAD 78,800 per year (per term: MAD 39,400). - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 109,700 per year (per term: MAD 54,850). - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 127,000 per year (per term: MAD 63,500). - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 145,600 per year (per term: MAD 72,800). Tuition — annual and per-term (Corporate rates) - Nursery/Crèche: MAD 80,900 per year (per term: MAD 40,450). - Preschool / Petite Section: MAD 96,600 per year (per term: MAD 48,300). - Kindergarten 1–2 (Moyenne/Grande Section): MAD 103,400 per year (per term: MAD 51,700). - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 137,400 per year (per term: MAD 68,700). - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 158,200 per year (per term: MAD 79,100). - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 177,300 per year (per term: MAD 88,650). Application and admission fees - Testing fee (KG1 – Grade 12): MAD 1,000. - One-time new student application / admission fee: MAD 30,000. Discounts: MAD 20,000 for the 2nd child and MAD 10,000 for the 3rd child. - Yearly student enrollment (registration) fee: MAD 7,500. - Facility development (family contribution): new families (first year) MAD 11,000; existing families (2nd year) MAD 5,000; existing families (3rd year) MAD 5,000. Optional / additional costs - Reach course for new students with no English background: MAD 6,600. - Graduation fee (Grade 12 only): MAD 2,500. - Canteen (school cafeteria) fee: MAD 11,000 (annual). - Student transportation (first-come, first-served): Casablanca routes MAD 11,000 (annual); Mohammedia / Dar Bouazza routes MAD 16,000 (annual). - Uniforms and school-specific uniform items: official AAC uniform is required for all students; uniform items (except shoes, socks, hair covers and hair bows) must be official AAC items and are an additional cost to families. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard semester schedule (two installments): first semester/payment and second semester/payment follow the school's published semester dates. One published semester schedule shows the 1st semester due mid‑August and the 2nd semester due January 15. - Payment plan options: - Plan A — single full payment for the school year: pay the full tuition and fees by September 1 and receive a 2% tuition discount. - Plan B — two equal installments: pay tuition in two equal installments (first installment due September 1, second installment due January 15); the full fee amount including transportation and cafeteria must be included in the first installment under this plan. - Invoicing and re-enrollment: invoices for the coming school year are issued in the spring; re-enrollment fees must be paid by May 30 to reserve places. Families who do not clear prior-year obligations may be restricted from beginning the new year. - Late payments: late penalties are added for missed payment dates and may jeopardize a student's continued attendance until accounts are regularized. Boarding / residential fees - The school operates as a day school only; no boarding or residential fees apply. Refunds and withdrawal - Payments and school fees are final and non‑reimbursable unless otherwise specified in formal agreements; outstanding tuition and fees must be settled before transcripts, report cards, or other official documents will be released. The school requires parents to notify Admissions in writing for withdrawals and to follow the school's departure procedures. Fee payment options and account management - Tuition and fees are managed via the FACTS / Family Portal (school district code AA‑MAR) for parent access and payment plan setup. Parents register with the email provided to the school and use the FACTS portal to view invoices and manage payment plans. - FACTS supports commonly used payment methods for schools it serves, including automatic bank withdrawals and credit/debit card payments (credit card use may incur a convenience/processing fee as set by FACTS or the school). Schools using FACTS also commonly offer international payment options through FACTS partners. Other notes on charges and documentation - All incidental charges (transportation, canteen, uniform purchases, optional programmes, testing fees, graduation fees) are billed in addition to tuition as applicable to each family. Families must clear pending tuition and fees before withdrawing or receiving official academic documentation.	Fee details Registration fees (one-time & annual) - Application fee (one-time, new student): MAD 1,200. - Entry fee (one-time): 1st child MAD 40,000; 2nd child MAD 30,000; 3rd child MAD 20,000. - Enrollment / Re-enrollment fee (annual): MAD 1,000 (new and returning). - Program Advancement fee (annual): MAD 4,000. - Parent Club fee (annual, per family): MAD 200. - Student Packet (Discovery – Kindergarten): MAD 650. - Graduation fee (Grade 12): MAD 2,500. Tuition (Membership) fees by grade level — annual and calculated per quarter - Annual membership (tuition) fees for 2026–27: - Discovery: MAD 94,450. - Pre‑K and Kindergarten: MAD 107,640. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): MAD 133,700. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): MAD 153,900. - High School (Grades 9–12): MAD 168,700. - Calculated per-quarter installment (illustrative) — the school publishes four payment periods; these quarter amounts are the annual membership fee divided by four: - Discovery: MAD 23,612.50 per quarter (MAD 94,450 ÷ 4). - Pre‑K/Kindergarten: MAD 26,910.00 per quarter (MAD 107,640 ÷ 4). - Elementary: MAD 33,425.00 per quarter (MAD 133,700 ÷ 4). - Middle School: MAD 38,475.00 per quarter (MAD 153,900 ÷ 4). - High School: MAD 42,175.00 per quarter (MAD 168,700 ÷ 4). (Note: the per-quarter figures above are calculated examples based on the school's four payment periods and the published annual membership fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment periods (quarterly) for the 2026–27 school year: - Q1: August 13–27, 2026. - Q2: October 20–November 3, 2026. - Q3: January 5–19, 2027. - Q4: March 20–April 3, 2027. - Discounts and adjustments: - A 3% discount applies to membership fees if payment in full is received by June 30, 2026. - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and subsequent siblings (applies to membership fees). - Late payment penalties: - 30 days overdue: 2% penalty. - 60 days overdue: 4% penalty. - Starting from 90 days overdue: 6% penalty. Optional / additional fees - Lunch program (annual): Discovery–Kindergarten MAD 9,200; Elementary (Grades 1–5) MAD 9,700; Middle & High School (Grades 6–12) MAD 10,100. - Bus (annual) by distance: - Zone A (0–15 km): MAD 10,500. - Zone B (16–29 km): MAD 11,500. - Other scheduled/occasional charges: student packet, graduation fee, program advancement and parent club fees as listed under registration fees. Boarding - There is no boarding programme; all students attend during the day and leave campus after school. Refunds and cancellations - All fees are non‑refundable. Fee payment methods and point of contact - The published fee schedule lists payment periods, discounts, penalties, and fee amounts but does not specify accepted payment channels on the schedule itself. For the school's authorised payment methods and invoicing details, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@gwa.ac.ma or by phone at +212 5.22.95.30.00.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There are two AAC uniforms for grades 1-12: a Formal uniform and a PE uniform; Exploratorium uses the PE uniform daily. All uniform items, except shoes, socks, hair covers, and hair bows, must be official AAC items, and shoes must be closed-toe. The navy blue uniform shirt is worn by all through grade 11 with division-specific trim colors (Exploratorium yellow, Primary green, Middle School red, High School white); skirts and dresses are allowed in certain divisions, and seniors may wear the Red Senior Shirt or class shirt.	Uniform requirement Uniform Policy. Senior School students wear a white GWA polo shirt with navy formal trousers (boys) or a navy formal trousers/skirt (girls). A GWA Senior School Jacket is worn on Fridays (Friday only). Shoes must be black with a solid back and leather-like upper. Grooming guidelines cover hair, jewellery and fragrance; a large water bottle is required each day.
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided on campus with a monthly meal plan. The Lunch Menu page confirms the availability of a structured dining option for students.	Food options Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. The lunch program is in-house and follows health and sanitary standards. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and dietary accommodations can be arranged upon request. Canteen payments are made with pre-paid cards.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership American Academy Casablanca is governed by an Executive Board led by the Founder and President Said Koukaila. The Executive Board consists of nine members with diverse backgrounds. There is also an AAC Community Board, comprising the Head of School, the Deputy Head, and two elected staff, student, and parent representatives, which meets about every six weeks to advise on day-to-day operations.	Governance and ownership George Washington Academy is a foreign non-profit association registered in Morocco under number 1653 in Casablanca. It is governed by a self-perpetuating School Board, with an Annual General Assembly for parent observers.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The AAC Curriculum is designed with our students' best interests in mind. It uses the US Common Core Standards, Moroccan Ministry of Education guidelines, and International Baccalaureate expectations to produce a learning plan for 21st-century learning. The curriculum is vertically aligned from early years through high school to enable smooth transitions and high standards, and is sometimes horizontally aligned to connect learning across subjects. In high school, AP and IB Diploma Programme courses are offered with separate course outlines. Scope and Sequence documents exist for Arabic, English Language Learning, French, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education.	Curriculum details 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.
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Exam results	Exam results AP: In 2023, 35 students took AP Exams; a total of 47 exams were taken in 13 subjects; 63% of the AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher. IB Diploma Programme: Number of candidates registered in the session: 11; Number of Diploma and retake candidates registered in the session: 10; Number of subject entries in the session: 66; Number of candidates who successfully passed the Diploma: 6; 8 earned more than 24 points; Average points obtained by candidates who passed the Diploma: 27; Highest Diploma points awarded to a candidate: 33; Total number of candidates excluded from above statistics: 0. Graduation: There were 79 graduates in the Class of 2023; GPA Averages: 7 earned a 4.0+, 19 earned 3.5–3.99, 27 earned 3.0–3.49, 12 earned 2.50–2.99, 9 earned 2.0–2.49, 5 earned less than 2.0.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Secondary school (grades 6–12) includes an ungraded class focused on character development, problem solving and university preparation; counselors assist with college planning and admissions to support students' progression to higher education.	Higher education progression 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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Exploratorium & Primary program emphasizes social-emotional learning as part of holistic development. The program values social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive, literacy, and mathematics growth. It seeks to cultivate curiosity, nurture relationships, and build confidence to explore. In Primary, learning emphasizes exploration, meaningful experiences, and growth in social-emotional domains alongside academics.	Social & emotional learning 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.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's support team provides services for minor to moderate needs to meet academic expectations. The program is explained in the Student Support Handbook.	Special educational needs (SEN) 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.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English Language Learning (ELL) is an accelerated English acquisition program that pushes students to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing. The program aims for seamless integration into core classes with English proficiency.	English as an additional language 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	Mental wellbeing Holistic learning encompasses a balance between academics, the arts, and physical, social, and emotional well-being. IB programmes address social, emotional and physical well-being.	Mental wellbeing 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.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AAC has a Child Protection Policy Handbook; it states a commitment to the safety of students on and off campus. The handbook provides policies and procedures to ensure the safety of our students.	Safeguarding 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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Casa Green Town campus covers over 4 hectares and opened in fall 2015. It features a 16,000 square meter facility with 71 classrooms (average size about 85 square meters) and laboratories arranged in elementary and secondary clusters, plus a library, auditorium/theater, cafeteria, and gymnasium. A modern wireless technology infrastructure serves students and teachers on mobile devices across the campus.	Facilities overview George Washington Academy sits on a five-hectare campus near the Atlantic Ocean, with views of the sea. The campus houses Morocco's largest library, modern technology teaching spaces, a Robotics room, a MakerSpace with a 3-D printer, and a LEGO Innovation Center—the only LEGO Center in Morocco and one of two in Africa. The school is an American international school serving Pre-K through High School and is committed to English, French, and Arabic multilingualism. The campus supports learning across grade levels on a single site.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool; soccer and softball fields; basketball and tennis courts; two elementary playgrounds; a fitness center; an elementary gym/multipurpose room; and a fully covered gymnasium with seating for 1,000.	Sports facilities Lower School has an indoor gym with a climbing wall, professional gymnastics equipment, and trampolines, plus a second playground connected to the full-size track and field. Upper School has a full-sized track and field with sand pit, indoor and outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, a miniature football pitch, and a well-equipped upper school gym. GWA teams compete in the Maroc-American Schools Athletic Conference (MASAC) across seasons in badminton, basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and swimming. After-school athletics offer additional options such as gymnastics, hip-hop dance, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include 71 classrooms; laboratories arranged in elementary and secondary clusters; a library; an auditorium/theater; a cafeteria; a gymnasium; and a modern wireless technology infrastructure to support learning campus-wide.	Academic facilities George Washington Academy houses Morocco's largest library and offers modern technology teaching spaces. It has a Robotics room, a MakerSpace with a 3-D printer, and a LEGO Innovation Center—the only LEGO Center in Morocco and one of two in Africa. The school serves Pre-K to High School on a five-hectare campus and is multilingual in English, French, and Arabic.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After School Activities provide a wide variety of sports and clubs each semester, with information shared with the community; contact Dave Flaschberger for details. The Fine Arts program offers Visual Arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, design and crafts) and Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre and production), with shows, exhibitions and events, and after‑school clubs integrated into ceremonies. Athletics programs are offered for Middle School and High School levels as part of AAC's extracurricular offerings.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers Pottery, Robotics, Mad Science, Art & Crafts, Chess, Drama Club, Gymnastics, Hip-hop, Basketball, Soccer, and American Flag Football.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded by its Founder and President Said Kouhaila more than 25 years ago, American Academy Casablanca has grown into a PreK–12 school. The school hosts students and teachers from more than 40 countries, forming a diverse community. AAC is Cognia-accredited and recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education as an official American school. Last year, AAC passed its five-year IBDP review with flying colors and has since expanded its DP course offerings.	History George Washington Academy Association has bridged cultures and created educational opportunities since 1994, existing as a foreign non-profit association. It began as Global Coopération Universitaire and was renamed Global Education in December 2001. GWA opened in September 1998 with preschool through 4th grade and a combined 7th/8th grade class. In 2005 it moved to a five-hectare, purpose-built campus just outside Casablanca, featuring two classroom wings with more than sixty classrooms, two science labs, an art room, a multi-purpose auditorium/cafeteria, an 800 m2 library (the largest in Morocco), and computer labs, plus housing for foreign staff. The founder was Jack Rusenko, and the association co-sponsored Morocco's First Internet Days, hosted Semester at Sea visits (1995–2010), and established four annual scholarships in 1996.
Community	Community The school hosts Parent-Teacher Conferences and Semester Kickoff to engage families. IB Diploma Programme milestones and enrichment events include Mock Examinations for DP1/DP2, a Hamlet film screening, and a photography exhibition. AAC's Middle School hosts a cultural exchange with Chinese students for a week, and Grade 8 introduces an Artificial Intelligence curriculum. Ramadan-adjusted hours during the period are 9:00 AM–2:40 PM.	Community The GWA Community section is where connections come to life. It describes welcoming new families, supporting them with resources and guidelines to settle in smoothly, and building partnerships with parents and external organizations to strengthen ties with the broader community. An alumni network keeps graduates connected and sharing their stories, extending the GWA spirit beyond the classroom. External partnerships provide exclusive benefits and enrich opportunities for families, including collaborations with Play & Code Academy, MAD SCIENCE Maroc, Académie de Théâtre Helen O'Grady, Le Petit Champion, GINGA SPORT, and the Association TIBU Maroc.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTO provides support for the school's educational mission and offers an avenue for school leadership to receive feedback from families. Two elected parent representatives sit on the Community Board alongside elected staff and students. Elections to choose the two leaders are held during Open House sessions. For inquiries, the PTO leadership can be contacted at pto@aac.ac.ma.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Grade 8 Artificial Intelligence curriculum focuses on ethical use and real-world application. Mock Examinations for DP1 and DP2 are part of the IB Diploma Programme. A Photography Exhibition showcases student work as part of MYP/DP enrichment. The school emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centered learning and multilingual global citizenship.	Academic & intellectual The school serves Pre-K through High School students from more than 36 countries. The curriculum is rooted in American pedagogy and best practices. The school maintains multilingualism in English, French, and Arabic. The program aims to equip students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to serve Morocco and the global community.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Visual Arts include ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, design and crafts. Performing Arts include music, dance, theatre and production. The arts program continually organizes shows, exhibitions, and events and features weekly classes, including after-school clubs and ceremonies.	Arts & creative Students hone creativity through visual and performing arts across lower and upper schools. Elementary students have Music and Art classes each week; middle school focuses on art, music, and drama; high school offers courses to deepen art, music, and drama. The Visual & Performing Arts department stages a spring musical with middle- and high-school students, with leadership opportunities in set construction, stage crew, and choreography. After-school arts activities include sewing, MakerSpace, pottery, and more.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Middle School hosts a cultural exchange with a visiting group of Chinese students for a week-long exchange with shared classes, collaborative projects, and cross-cultural learning. The Exploratorium & Primary program emphasizes multilingual growth as part of literacy and language development. The library supports multilingual speakers and aims to develop innovators, collaborators and critical thinkers.	Cultural & language English, French, and Arabic are taught throughout the school week. English-language subjects and content are taught in English with ELD support as needed, and daily French instruction supports language development. In Grades 6–10, Language A (Language & Literature in English or French) and Language B (English, French, Arabic) are offered, with Language Ab initio (French) also available. In Grades 11–12, students choose at least two languages and may pursue the IB bilingual diploma; other courses continue to be taught in English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers a wide variety of sports and clubs; a list is shared each semester. After-school activities provide opportunities to learn valuable skills and enjoy recreation. The Athletics program supports interscholastic participation at middle and high school levels, fostering teamwork and discipline.	Social & hobbies The After School Activities (ASA) program offers a variety of activities and sports for students, including gymnastics, soccer, drama, science, chess, robotics, hip hop, basketball, and arts & crafts. Upper School students can participate in activities such as pottery, 3D Design & Print, Journalism (Yearbook), hip hop, computer science, FIRST LEGO League and World Robot Olympiad robotics, and GWA's School of ROCK. GWA has partnerships with Play & Code Academy, MAD SCIENCE Maroc, Académie de Théâtre Helen O'Grady, Le Petit Champion, GINGA SPORT, and Association TIBU Maroc. The ASA program provides an environment that helps students develop leadership, peer relationships, and decision-making skills.
Community & service	Community & service Service Learning integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich learning. Grades 5 and 8 participate in school-based service projects; Grade 5 decorates a brick pathway, Grade 8 investigates recycling and community garden ideas. Grade 12 students must complete a minimum of 20 service hours to graduate.	Community & service The Community section highlights connections within the school family and celebrates how the school community grows.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional GWA is a foreign non-profit association registered in Morocco under number 1653 and is governed by a self-perpetuating School Board with parent and local expert involvement; the Annual General Assembly invites all parents. The 2025–2026 Board includes President Kenza Bennis, Treasurer Amane Dannouni, General Secretary Rebecca Geffner, and other members. The University Counseling program supports college planning, career development, and university placement, including guidance on applications and use of Unifrog.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics and after-school activities contribute to physical health and well-being. The arts programs strengthen memory, creativity, self-esteem, perseverance and discipline. Clubs and sports promote teamwork, resilience, and a healthy school lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellness and Counseling services are provided to support student well-being, alongside a Health Office. Dining services and cafeteria provisions are available as part of student care.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English, French and Arabic are the languages used to prepare students to communicate. The guiding statements specify preparing students to communicate effectively in English, French and Arabic to succeed in a multicultural, globalized context. The library describes students as multilingual speakers.	Language provision English is the primary language of instruction; French and Arabic are taught as part of the curriculum. English language development is supported through English as an Additional Language (EAL); French as a Foreign Language (FLE); and Arabic Language Learner programs.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching English is the primary language of instruction; French and Arabic are taught as additional languages, with weekly French and Arabic classes. The school serves Pre-K through Grade 12.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs There is a language acquisition program starting in the early years that emphasizes English, French, and Arabic to foster multilingualism.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Cognia (AdvancEd) accreditation; Moroccan Ministry of Education recognition (No: 14153/13).	Accreditations MSA (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation; IB World School; Moroccan Ministry of Education approved K-12 American school
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Internal Admissions to the Diploma Programme. The minimum requirements are a GPA of 3.0 or higher; MAP/PSAT scores above grade level; two strong teacher recommendations (one from English or mathematics); Citizenship grade of at least 83/100; and an essay with a minimum score of B, graded by two English teachers. The same criteria apply to ninth-grade students entering the Pre-IB programme in grade 10. If a student meets Citizenship and teacher recommendation requirements but does not meet the GPA or MAP criteria, the Admissions Committee will review the case to determine DP readiness and potential for improvement. 2. External Admissions to the Diploma Programme. External applicants must have a parent complete the application; AAC receives current transcripts and records from the last two years of the student's educational history. Two teacher evaluations must be submitted, with one from Math or English. The student must be interviewed by members of the admissions committee. Standardized test scores (MAP or similar) must be submitted, and the student must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0. All documents are submitted to the Admissions Office for DP consideration and final decision by the Admissions Committee. 3. The Admissions Committee and inclusive admissions. The Admissions Committee comprises the Head of School; the Director of Admissions; the IB Coordinator; the Foreign Language Teacher; the High School student-class president; the Learning Support Services Coordinator; the HS Guidance and college counselor; and the SEN Admissions representative. AAC operates an inclusive admissions policy and encourages all students to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. For students with special needs, the school considers whether the necessary resources are available to support the candidate. AAC offers partial or full Diploma Programme classes; AAC will continue to offer AP classes for students who cannot meet DP requirements. AAC is an IB Diploma Programme candidate school and planned to offer the Diploma Programme starting in August 2020.	Admissions 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.
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