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George Washington Academy

Morocco, Casablanca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MAD 109,455 - 171,183
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 879
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Arabic, English
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

George Washington Academy is a nonprofit American international IB World School serving Pre-K through high school (ages 3 to 18). The curriculum blends American pedagogy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement courses. English, French, and Arabic are taught across the grades to support multilingualism and global communication. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has recognition from the Moroccan Ministry of Education. In Grades 11–12, students may follow three graduation pathways toward a U.S. Diploma, with the IB Diploma Programme forming the foundation for college preparation. The five-hectare campus outside Casablanca features Morocco's largest library, modern technology 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 participates in MASAC athletics and offers a broad program of after-school activities and clubs, including robotics, arts, and language programs.

www.gwa.ac.ma

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The Essentials

George Washington Academy has 879 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

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
Pre-K through Grade 12.

Type
The school is a nonprofit American International IB World School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
36 nationalities represented within the GWA community.

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.

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

Annual tuition at George Washington Academy ranges from MAD 109,455 to MAD 171,183 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

George Washington Academy teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.
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Reputation
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Admissions

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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