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Morocco, Ifrane
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The school emphasizes child-centered learning and participation in education, with students building meaning and understanding using prior knowledge and new information. Students participate actively in their education. The school fosters critical thinkers who gather, analyze, and process information using a variety of strategies, solve problems, make decisions, and resolve conflicts, applying knowledge to life experiences. Students are involved citizens who care for their environment and community, interact respectfully with people from diverse cultures, demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others, and support the safety and health of self and others. Self-directed lifelong learners accept responsibility for their learning, develop and revise personal learning goals, actively seek opportunities to learn, and demonstrate goal setting, time management, and organizational skills. Fitness and health are promoted through regular physical activity, development of strength and endurance, healthy habits, and teamwork in sport.
The school employs English teachers and English-language instruction. Ms. Anne Shillingburg teaches English, and Mr. Walter Spain teaches English. Staff are multilingual in Arabic, English, and French. Multilingual capabilities support language learning for students and families. The community includes teachers who facilitate language learning in multiple languages, reflecting a bilingual/multilingual learning environment.
There is a Student Life Coordinator to support student welfare. Safety and health of self and others are included among the school's expected learning outcomes. The school fosters an inclusive, collaborative community that supports social-emotional development through student-centered practices. Physical education and participation in sport are part of promoting well-being. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that support overall well-being and positive social interactions.
Safety and health of self and others are part of the schoolwide outcomes. A Student Life Coordinator supports student welfare, contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing within the school community. The school promotes respectful, culturally diverse interactions and provides resources for parents and students to navigate student life. A Student Parent Handbook exists to guide families through the ASI experience.
Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane (ASI) is a private international school serving a diverse community from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier. Founded in 1995 to educate the children of Al Akhawayn University faculty, it now welcomes families from across Morocco and beyond. The school follows an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction and uses AERO standards to guide its middle and high school programs. In Early Years, learning is play-based and designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social development in a safe, engaging environment. Middle School offers a well-rounded program across sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts, with emphasis on inquiry-based learning, independence, critical thinking, and collaboration to prepare for high school. High School continues with AERO standards, focusing on leadership, college readiness, and global awareness, supported by a broad range of subjects and extracurriculars. The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, a library, and dedicated arts and music classrooms. An advisory program supports personal, emotional, and academic growth and college applications, while standards-based progress and a 4.0 GPA scale are used in High School.
