George Washington Academy
school in Casablanca, Morocco
George Washington Academy (GWA) is a private American school in Casablanca, Morocco. It serves students from PK through grade 12 and issues an American high school diploma. Instruction follows a United States based curriculum in English. The student body includes both Moroccan and international students, and graduates pursue university study in Morocco, the United States, and other countries.
Overview
GWA opened in 1998 with 52 students; today GWA has roughly 900 students from 40 nationalities. George Washington Academy is a not-for-profit institution that is recognized by both the Moroccan and United States governments as an American, Accredited, AP school. As of September 30, 2019, George Washington Academy is officially an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
GWA offers an American PK-12 curriculum High School program which includes (AP) Advanced Placement courses, as well as French and Arabic programs.
Students
The student body counts approximately 900 students today, from K2 (2 year-olds) to 12th Grade. There are 40 nationalities on campus – roughly 75% Moroccan, 25% American and other expat students.
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