Casablanca American School is the first school of North Africa to offer International Baccalaureate programmes, starting October 1986. The Diploma Programme offered by International Baccalaureate is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious College preparatory courses offered. All students in Grades 11 and 12 take courses designed by the International Baccalaureate Programme. Students may be full diploma candidates or course candidates, depending on the number of courses they take on their exams.