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Morocco, Rabat
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The school delivers a comprehensive American education in English from kindergarten through high school, while emphasizing proficiency in Arabic and French. The education evolves with your child's development, fostering holistic learning in the early years, project-based instruction in middle school, and a rigorous academic program in high school that culminates in an American diploma. DAS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the IB Diploma as part of its high school program. Our mission blends American and Finnish curricula and pedagogical approaches with Moroccan values, and centers on the 5Cs—Critical Thinking, Caring, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication.
The school is rooted in Moroccan values and enriched by American and Finnish educational practices. The core language of instruction is English, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in Arabic and French. DAS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, exposing students to intercultural understanding and a global academic framework. Dar Essalam American School was founded through Education Development Company (EDC) in collaboration with International Schools Services (ISS) and Lumo Education of Finland, creating a blended American–Finnish approach to learning.
The mission and values emphasize social responsibility as a core outcome, with the 5Cs guiding learning across all grades: Critical Thinking, Caring, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication. The 5Cs connect to a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates academic excellence with cultural awareness and social responsibility. Education Development Company (EDC) is the leading private education provider in Morocco, and the DAS program extends through partnerships with ISS and Lumo to bring international best practices to Rabat.
The school's leadership includes a Head of School and a Deputy Head of School. The team includes an IB Diploma Program (IBDP) Coordinator. A University Counselor supports college planning and guidance for students. The leadership and staff profiles reflect a commitment to student-centered, inclusive education guided by the school's mission and values.
The school emphasizes a student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that also prioritizes well-being. Its mission highlights caring for people and the world, with the 5Cs reinforcing well-being through critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Life at DAS includes events such as Discovery Day and Back to School Night that showcase the campus and community, along with ongoing communications via events and portals.
Dar Essalam American School is a co-educational international day school in Rabat offering an American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school serves learners from ages 3 to 17 and sits on a five-hectare campus in Hay Riad neighborhood. Early childhood uses a Finnish preschool curriculum, with play-based, holistic development; elementary combines core subjects with art, music, crafts and PE, while Arabic and French begin in the early years. Middle school features a Makerspace and a Life X-perience course, building project-based learning and language proficiency. In high school, American courses run alongside international language and cultural studies, with electives in art and design and a Personalized Learning Plan. The program culminates in an American diploma, with the IB Diploma available in Grades 11–12. Facilities include a Black Box Theater and a Makerspace; boarding is offered for Grades 7–10; campus supports well-being and leadership through 5Cs.
