American Academy Casablanca is a American Curriculum / IB Diploma Programme / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Casablanca, Morocco. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $6,180 to $14,560 USD.
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About
American Academy Casablanca is a Cognia-accredited private international day school in Casablanca, Morocco, serving approximately 850 students aged 3 to 18 from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school follows a blended curriculum combining US Common Core Standards, Moroccan Ministry of Education guidelines, and IB expectations, with Advanced Placement and IB Diploma Programme courses available at the high school level. Set on a four-hectare campus in Casa Green Town, the school emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centered, multilingual education and serves a diverse community of 70% Moroccan and 30% international students from over 35 countries.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Cognia-accredited American school recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education. Four-hectare campus with 71 classrooms, labs, auditorium, 25-meter pool, and full sports facilities. Curriculum vertically aligned from Early Years to Grade 12, blending US Common Core Standards, Moroccan Ministry guidelines, and IB expectations, with AP and IB Diploma Programme available in high school. Strong multilingual and multicultural focus with English, French, Arabic, and Spanish instruction. Student body of approximately 850 with 70% Moroccan and 30% international students from 35+ countries.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1-2 | MAD 7,880 |
| Preschool | MAD 7,450 |
| Nursery/Crèche | MAD 6,180 |
| Elementary (Grades 1-5) | MAD 10,970 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | MAD 14,560 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | MAD 12,700 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: MAD 61,800 - 145,600. Application fee: $3,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Internal admissions to IB DP require GPA of 3.0+, MAP/PSAT scores above grade level, two teacher recommendations, Citizenship grade of at least 83/100, and a graded essay. 2. External applicants must complete a parent application, submit transcripts from the last two years, provide two teacher evaluations, attend an interview with the admissions committee, submit standardized test scores, and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0. 3. All documents are reviewed by an Admissions Committee comprising the Head of School, Director of Admissions, IB Coordinator, and other senior staff.
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School Day
During Ramadan, adjusted school hours run from 9:00 AM to 2:40 PM. Standard full-year schedule not detailed on this page.
Student Life
Grades 1–12 wear two uniforms: a Formal uniform and a PE uniform. Exploratorium division uses the PE uniform daily. All uniform items except shoes, socks, hair covers, and hair bows must be official AAC items; shoes must be closed-toe. Navy blue uniform shirt worn by all through Grade 11 with division-specific trim colours (Exploratorium: yellow; Primary: green; Middle School: red; High School: white). Skirts and dresses allowed in certain divisions. Grade 12 seniors may wear the Red Senior Shirt or class shirt.
Lunch is provided on campus with a monthly meal plan via a structured cafeteria/canteen service. An optional annual canteen fee of MAD 11,000 applies.
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Wellbeing & Safety
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. The Exploratorium and Primary programs explicitly emphasize social-emotional learning as part of holistic development.
AAC has a Child Protection Policy Handbook committing to the safety of students on and off campus. The handbook provides policies and procedures to ensure student safety.
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School Background
Governed by an Executive Board led by Founder and President Said Koukaila, consisting of nine members with diverse backgrounds. An AAC Community Board comprising the Head of School, Deputy Head, and elected staff, student, and parent representatives meets approximately every six weeks to advise on day-to-day operations.