Morocco, Marrakech
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Located on an 8-hectare campus, the American School of Marrakesh provides PK-12 education for ages 3 to 18. It is a college-preparatory school governed by the Board of Trustees of the American School of Tangier Corporation (ASTC) and recognized by the U.S. Department of State as one of five American schools in Morocco. The campus is the largest PK-12 campus in Morocco, with classrooms, labs and performance spaces. ASM offers a dual-path curriculum: an American Curriculum with AP options and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Upper School follows AERO standards and culminates in the IBDP, with core subjects in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages, including French and Arabic, with a trilingual emphasis in Upper School. Diploma Programme covers languages, individuals & societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts, with CAS, EE and TOK; 27 IBDP credits are required. Carolyn L. McPhillips Library supports reading and research.
American School of Marrakesh has 413 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Route de Ouarzazate (Km 9), BP 6195, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco. The campus spans 8 hectares and is the largest PK-12 campus in Morocco.
Pre-K through Grade 12 (PK-12).
Independent, college-preparatory school.
More than 30 nationalities are represented; Moroccan, American, British, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Emirati and others are represented.
The Learning Support Department provides push-in and pull-out supports, accommodations or modifications to the curriculum, and office hours. Services include support for Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, ELL needs and Social‑Emotional needs, using a multi-tiered RTI model in collaboration with families.
Affiliation with the United States. The school is governed by the Board of Trustees of the American School of Tangier Corporation (ASTC), a United States non‑profit corporation, and is officially recognized by the U.S. Department of State as one of five American schools in Morocco.
ASM provides no transportation services.
Annual tuition at American School of Marrakesh ranges from MAD 99,100 to MAD 168,700 for 2026/27.
American School of Marrakesh teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
ASM offers a PK-12, college-preparatory program. The Upper School curriculum is aligned with the AERO standards and culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the final years. The core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages; World Languages include French and Arabic from the Lower School, with a trilingual emphasis in the Upper School. The Diploma Programme provides subject groups across languages, individuals & societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts, plus core components CAS, EE, and TOK. The school also offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors-level courses for advanced learners, and graduation requires 27 credits under the IBDP pathway.
The average faculty-to-student ratio is 1:6.
AP performance data show that in 2019-2020, 82% of AP test-takers scored 3 or higher on at least one AP exam; 110 AP tests were written during the 2019-2020 school year.
Our graduates attend universities of their choice in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
AP and honors-level courses are offered for advanced learners.
The tour provides information about ASM's programs and campus life and offers an opportunity to ask questions. A campus visit is recommended before submitting an application. The Admissions Office can outline the next steps in the process.
Complete and mail the application materials to the ASM Admissions Office. Include an official copy of the child's birth certificate. If applicable, arrange for teacher evaluation forms and the transcript/grades release form to be mailed directly to ASM by the current school. Enclose a 1000 MAD application fee.
The Admissions Office will contact families to arrange testing and interviews once the completed application materials are received. Prospective students in Grades 2 and higher will sit for an Admissions Entrance Screening Test. Computer-based tests are administered in English and Mathematics. Processing time usually takes 2 to 3 weeks.
If acceptance is confirmed, the student may start after completing all registration requirements. After all requirements are met, there is a three-day waiting period before the student can officially join classes. School starts the first week of September and ends mid-June.
Mid-year admissions are possible if spots are available. The Admissions Office reviews mid-year requests on a space-availability basis. Families should contact the Admissions Office to inquire about current openings.
ASM Financial Aid Program provides a tuition discount up to 15% of total tuition per household for families with documented financial hardships. The deadline for financial aid applications is April 30 each year; new families enrolling after April 30 have a deadline of July 31. Funds are limited and awarded to a limited number of families; the Financial Aid Committee reviews applications and communicates decisions by May 31, with families selected required to complete the formalities within seven school days. Other forms of financial aid include Tuition Remission for faculty dependents (up to two children), Flexible Payment Plans, and Bank Loans (Attijariwafa Bank or Bank of Africa) with favorable terms; if full tuition is paid by the deadline, a 5% discount may apply, lowering the effective loan interest. The policy emphasizes confidentiality of files throughout the process.
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