Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
700 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Language Literacy &Learning classes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic, Spanish |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
CAS offers a 1:1 device program for Grades 3-12. The main goal of the program is to enhance the learning experience for each student helping them develop research skills, develop innovative solutions and work collaboratively on a global scale. CAS believes technology should be a regular component of every students’ learning experience. Students technology experience is further enhanced with well resourced maker-spaces in Upper School and Lower School. Using a Design thinking Methodology to address real world problems our students create solutions through a variety of additive and subtractive processes, robotics, electronics, textiles and coding. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Suggested daily allotments for homework (including reading):
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Talented and Gifted program |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:05 |
| School bus service available |
The school does not provide transportation for children. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student council, Legos and games, soccer, cooking, tee ball, Arabic letters and songs, dancercise, hiking, handicrafts, band, art, debate, Model United Nations, running, fitness, photography |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium outdoor multi-use hard court, FIFA soccer field, basketball court, playgrounds |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Casablanca American School embraces an American Educational system of teaching that offers an International Baccalaureate program in a learning environment that nourishes your children’s unique qualities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CAS provides a challenging and innovative international program within a nurturing environment, motivating and inspiring every student to achieve academic and personal excellence. |