Quick answer: how do you choose an international school in Casablanca? Decide first between the American, British, IB and French systems, then focus on schools near Californie, Anfa, Oasis or Bouskoura. Compare full annual costs, roughly MAD 40,000 to 230,000, and visit at least three schools, such as Casablanca American School, George Washington Academy and ISM.
Last reviewed: October 2026 by David from ISA. Fee ranges are indicative; always confirm with the school.
Casablanca is Morocco's economic capital and the base for most international companies in the country, so it has the widest choice of international schools in the country. Choosing an international school in Casablanca usually means choosing between four systems: American, British, IB and French. Each has a different calendar, language balance and route to university, and the decision is easier once you know which matters most for your family.
This guide walks through the choice step by step and compares five schools with verified profiles on International School Advisor.
Step one: understand the city
Most international schools in Casablanca are in the south and west of the city. Californie, a leafy residential district, is home to Casablanca American School. The Oasis district hosts the International School of Morocco. Further out, Bouskoura and its Green City development house the Lycée Français International Louis-Massignon, and the British International School Casablanca is on the Route Sidi Messoud. Anfa and Ain Diab, by the coast, are popular with expatriate families who want to be close to the sea and the business districts.
Traffic between the city centre and the southern suburbs can be slow at school times, so many families shortlist schools first and then look for housing nearby.
The city has also grown outwards. New residential developments in Bouskoura, Dar Bouazza and around Casablanca Finance City have brought newer housing and new schools, but services and transport links in some of these areas are still catching up. If you are tempted by a villa in a new suburb, check the morning drive to your shortlisted schools at 7.30 on a weekday before you sign.
Step two: choose the system
- American: Casablanca American School and George Washington Academy offer US-style university preparatory programmes in English, with French and Arabic taught alongside.
- British: the British International School Casablanca follows the Cambridge International curriculum, aligned with the National Curriculum of England.
- IB: the International School of Morocco and several other schools offer IB programmes taught in English.
- French: the Lycée Français International Louis-Massignon and other schools in the French network follow the French national programme, leading to the baccalauréat.
Languages are a major part of the decision. French remains the main language of business and higher education in Morocco, and many families want their children to keep French even at an English-medium school. Ask each school how many hours of French and Arabic are taught per week.
Step three: compare five schools
Casablanca American School (CAS)
CAS is a non-profit, co-educational day school on a 10-acre campus in Californie, founded in 1973 by the Goodyear Corporation together with the US Consulate General. It teaches around 670 students aged 3 to 18, from more than 30 nationalities, mostly with US and internationally recruited faculty. Instruction is in English, with support for students still learning the language, and French and Arabic taught at a high level. It is usually the reference school for American and corporate families.
George Washington Academy (GWA)
GWA celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017-2018 and serves students from Morocco, the United States and more than three dozen other countries. Its faculty mixes expatriate and Moroccan teachers, with classes taught by native speakers of each language. GWA runs a financial assistance programme to support a more diverse student body, which is worth asking about if you are paying privately.
International School of Morocco (ISM)
ISM opened in the Oasis district in 2011 and offers an English-medium IB programme to local, British and international families. It is a younger school than CAS or GWA, which can mean smaller classes and a more flexible admissions process, especially for families arriving mid-year.
British International School Casablanca (BISC)
BISC follows the Cambridge International curriculum throughout the school, aligning it with the standards of the National Curriculum of England. With 11 reviews on ISA, it is one of the more reviewed schools in the city. It suits British families and anyone planning to move to another Cambridge or British school later.
Lycée Français International Louis-Massignon
Louis-Massignon, in Bouskoura Green City, follows the French national programme and teaches in French and English. With 151 reviews on ISA, it is by far the most reviewed school in Casablanca. It is the natural choice for French-speaking families and those who want the French baccalauréat.
Step four: budget realistically
Indicative annual tuition for 2026-27:
- Pre-school: roughly MAD 40,000 to 120,000.
- Primary: roughly MAD 50,000 to 170,000.
- Secondary: roughly MAD 60,000 to 230,000.
Extras include application fees, a first-year entry or capital fee, buses, meals, uniforms, trips and exam fees. Some American schools quote fees in US dollars for expatriate families. One hard fact for families paid abroad: since March 2020 the Moroccan dirham has traded within a band of plus or minus 5 percent around a basket of the euro and the US dollar, which keeps exchange rate swings relatively limited compared with other emerging markets.
Step five: visit and ask
Ask about the calendar. French schools follow the French calendar, American and British schools their own. Families with children in two systems should check that holidays line up.
Ask about university counselling. If your children may study in Morocco, France, the UK or North America, check how the school prepares students for each, and how many graduates went to each destination last year.
Meet other parents. Casablanca's international school communities are close-knit. A coffee with two or three current parents will tell you more about daily life than any brochure.
Apply early for French and American schools. Places at the French network schools and at the main American schools are in high demand from Moroccan as well as expatriate families, and some grades have waiting lists. Start the process as soon as your move is confirmed and ask each school whether it holds places for families relocating during the year.
Check transport and supervision. Most families rely on school buses. Ask about routes, journey times, the adult supervisor on board and how the school communicates delays, especially for younger children travelling from the coast to the southern suburbs.
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Frequently asked questions
Which curricula are available at international schools in Casablanca?
Casablanca offers American programmes at Casablanca American School and George Washington Academy, British Cambridge programmes at the British International School Casablanca, the IB at the International School of Morocco and other schools, and the French system at the Lycée Français International Louis-Massignon and other French network schools.
How much do international schools in Casablanca cost?
Indicative tuition runs roughly from MAD 40,000 to MAD 230,000 a year. French network and smaller British schools are usually cheaper, while the American schools are at the top of the range in the final grades. Registration, a first-year entry fee, buses and meals are usually billed separately.
Which neighbourhoods are best for international schools in Casablanca?
Families often live in Californie, Anfa, Ain Diab, Oasis or the new suburbs of Bouskoura and Dar Bouazza, because most international schools are in the south and west of the city. Choose your home after you shortlist schools, as the traffic between the centre and the southern suburbs can be heavy at school times.