Academics
One of George Washington Academy’s core values is a progressive approach to education. We are committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in rigorous international and American standards and pedagogy that ensure balance, breadth, and depth in our programs. At GWA, We remain current in the field of education, providing our students with teaching and learning approaches recommended by educational research and top contributors to the field.
Meet our Director of Teaching & Learning
It is my honor as the Director of Teaching and learning to welcome you to George Washington Academy, an exceptional community committed to educating and bringing out the best in our students and equipping them with skills for their future. As a " GWA Family", we believe strong relationships are fundamental to supporting the growth and development of every child. This includes partnering with teachers, administration, parents, and our community to provide the best experience for our students.
At GWA, we also celebrate the diversity and skill of our international teaching staff representative of 22 different countries. We set high standards for ongoing growth and development among our teachers to meet the individualized needs of our students by providing job-embedded professional development.
In addition to strong academics in Preschool-Grade 12, we offer a unique language acquisition program beginning in our early years program that values English, French, and Arabic fostering a multilingual approach to learning. GWA also extends learning outside the school day by providing extensive after-school programming where students have opportunities to enrich and enhance their educational experience.
At GWA, our teachers are committed to rigorous academic programming, innovative and adaptive approaches, and attention to students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. Our aim at GWA is to equip every child with lifelong skills, habits for learning, and a solid character foundation to become contributing citizens of our global community.
Your partner in learning,
Christa Keppler, Director of Teaching and Learning
Discover our Academic programs
Early Childhood
Early Childhood instruction is accomplished through class themes. Students explore their world through artistic expression, song, and story. Early Childhood at GWA is a place for children to grow by asking big questions, learning from their failures, and helping others.
Primary School
Accredited by MSA and International Baccalaureate® (IB DP), our programs and American diploma prepare our students for entry into some of the world’s most prestigious institutes of higher learning.
Secondary School
We have a very strong faculty consisting of certified educators that are committed to providing a 21st-century education. From grades six through twelve, you can expect to see students developing the intellectual and soft skills required for them ultimately to serve Morocco and the global community with wisdom and compassion.