IB Curriculum International Schools in Casablanca, Morocco
Compare 5 IB Curriculum international schools in Casablanca, Morocco. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MAD 98,864), location, and more to find the right international school now.
About international schools in Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca hosts a mix of international schools that offer one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes alongside British, American or French pathways, so families can find IB Diploma (DP) provision and, at some schools, the Primary Years (PYP) or Middle Years (MYP) too. Instructional languages commonly include English and French, with Arabic taught or required as part of the curriculum to meet local regulations and parental expectations. Annual tuition varies widely by school and age group - published fees at established international schools in Casablanca range from tens of thousands of Moroccan dirhams in younger years up to the high five-figures or more for upper school - and many schools also charge one-off admission or capital levies. Admissions follow the local academic year (main intake in September), involve an application, school records, language/age assessments and usually an interview, and places can be limited so early enquiries are advisable.
Which IB programmes are offered in Casablanca and at what ages?
Schools in Casablanca may offer any combination of the IB continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for roughly ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly ages 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for roughly ages 16 - 19. Not every international school offers all three programmes; some schools start with the DP in upper secondary while others provide a continuous PYP→MYP→DP pathway.
How much should I expect to pay for an IB education in Casablanca?
Tuition varies by school, curriculum and year group; published fee schedules for international schools in Casablanca show annual tuition from the lower tens of thousands of Moroccan dirhams in early years up to well over one hundred thousand dirhams for secondary and upper-school cohorts, and many schools also require a non-refundable admission fee or capital levy. Expect additional costs for school transport, meals, uniforms, examinations and extracurricular programmes, and check each school’s current published fee schedule and payment timetable before applying.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Most international schools in Casablanca follow the Moroccan academic year with a main intake for the autumn term, so families relocating in the summer should begin enquiries several months before arrival; some schools run assessments and interviews on rolling or termly timetables if places become available. Typical admissions steps are an online or paper application, submission of school reports and ID documents, an assessment of age-appropriate skills (and language level where relevant) and a parent interview, followed by confirmation and payment of any deposit or admission fee.
What languages of instruction and language support will my child encounter?
Many IB schools in Casablanca teach primarily in English or French and offer strong bilingual pathways; Arabic language and culture are commonly taught as a compulsory subject or integrated into the programme to meet national requirements. Schools normally provide additional language support (EAL/ESL) for pupils who are new to the school language and may offer further modern languages such as Spanish; check each school’s published language policy and support provisions during visits.
What should parents look for when comparing IB schools in Casablanca?
Ask whether the school is an authorised IB World School for the specific IB programme(s) you need, how continuity between PYP/MYP/DP is managed if you want a full IB pathway, and what the school’s approach is to language support for non-native speakers. Also compare recent published fee schedules, inspection or accreditation records, sample timetables and university-placement information for DP graduates, and visit to observe teaching, pastoral systems and how the school supports bilingual/multilingual learners.
