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Casablanca American School is in Casablanca, Morocco, in the Californie neighborhood. The 10-acre campus is located on Route de la Mecque, Lotissement Ougoug, Quartier Californie, Casablanca 20150. The campus houses three buildings for Lower School, Upper School, and Pre-school, surrounded by green school grounds. Address: Route de la Mecque, Lotissement Ougoug, Quartier Californie, Casablanca 20150.

Nursery through Grade 12 (N-12); offers an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.

Not-for-profit

45+ nationalities represented

English Language Learner (ELL) support; literacy and math intervention.

Morocco

The uniform is required to be worn daily by all students Nursery through Grade 12. There is one official vendor providing school and P.E. uniforms, with on‑campus purchasing access at the front gate. Students wear the Dress Uniform in any combination daily except on occasions when a specific combination is required (e.g., Official School Travel/Trips, Special School Photographs, NHS or MUN Inductions). A P.E. Kit is required for physical education. Uniforms must be neat and clean; bottoms must touch the knee; footwear must be suitable; store hours are Tuesdays 8:30–11:00 am and Thursdays 2:00–3:30 pm; pricing for items is published by the vendor.

The cafeteria is operated by an external provider and meals are prepared fresh on campus daily. Families can opt for the school lunch menu each term or bring a packed lunch from home. Menus are balanced and international, designed with input from a nutritionist.

The school is not-for-profit and governed by a Board of Governors (Board of Trustees). The Board includes a Board President, Board Vice President, a U.S. Consulate Representative, a School Director, a Board Secretary, and Board Co-Treasurers, among others.

Casablanca American School delivers an American-style university-preparatory program for Nursery through Grade 12, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program for Grades 11–12. The Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) uses The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, and the school is designated as a Creative Curriculum Ambassador School. In Lower School (Preschool–Grade 6), the IPC is used, alongside the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) and Common Core-aligned literacy instruction, with English Language Learner support. Upper School follows the IB Diploma Programme, with six subjects in Grades 11–12 and core requirements of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. The language of instruction is English; French and Arabic are mandatory second languages from Grade 2–12, and Spanish is offered at various levels. The program aligns with the IB learner profile and emphasizes inquiry, literacy, and college preparation.

683 N-12 students and 78 full-time teaching faculty. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 9 to 1.

Class of 2025 achieved over 700 university acceptances from 188 institutions worldwide, including 12 universities ranked in the global top 50. Scholarships totaled nearly $31,000,000. All graduates earned bilingual diplomas, and 89% of students received university offers.

College Acceptances show Class of 2025 acceptances across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and around the world, including Barnard College, University of Virginia, University College London, McGill University, and Tilburg University. The majority of graduates attend institutions in the US, Canada, and the UK, with some pursuing universities in Europe and elsewhere. The College Counseling office supports exploring career paths and majors and guides students through admissions tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS) and the university application process.

The school has rolling admissions, and families may inquire for an application at any time of the year. The first step is the Admissions Inquiry Card, after which the Admissions Office contacts the family for an interview and a campus tour. The admissions process proceeds with a review of the application form and entrance testing/observation, a Decision Panel, and Enrollment with Tuition Payment. Age placement uses the October 1 cut‑off date to determine grade allocation. For enrollment, a certified copy of the child's birth certificate is required; if a birth certificate cannot be obtained, other reliable proof of identity may be accepted with an affidavit. The Enrollment Checklist includes: CAS application (Grades N–12); two ID photos (Grades N–12); copy of birth certificate or passport (Grades N–12); Medical Examination Form (Grades N–12); School Records for the last two years and any standardized tests; CAS Recommendation Form (English Version); Pre-School Questionnaire (Nursery–Pre-First); Vision Check; Audiogram (Grades 1–12); and an Application Fee of 1000 MAD payable at the time of application. The Application Fee is non‑refundable. When a space is offered, a non‑refundable Admissions Fee is due: 50,000 MAD for the first child; 40,000 MAD for the second child; 30,000 MAD for the third child. An annual Facility Fee of 5,000 MAD applies. Tuition and payment terms include a 15% discount on tuition for the third child and subsequent child(ren), and a 2% discount if full contributions are paid before August 15.

Class of 2025 earned nearly $31,000,000 in scholarships. Class of 2022 earned nearly $4,520,000 in scholarships. Class of 2024 earned nearly $3,016,020 in scholarships. Class of 2023 earned nearly $3,641,800 in scholarships. Examination Results show the Class of 2025 cohort earned over $30,000,000 in scholarships.