Rabat American School

Rabat American School is located in Rabat, Morocco, in the Almanzeh–Yacoub Al Mansour area. The campus address is Fath 1, Avenue Al Mohit Al Hadi, Almanzeh-Yacoub Al Mansour, Rabat 10052. The school provides a two-way bus service for students in Pre-K through Grade 12 for an additional fee, with routes planned at the start of the school year based on home locations. The school emphasizes a safe, reliable journey for every student.

Pre-K through 12.

private non-profit American independent educational Pre-K to 12 institution.

RAS offers mild to moderate learning support for students who can engage with the grade-level curriculum.

American

Classes start at 8:20 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, the day ends at 1:15 p.m. for secondary school students and 2:00 p.m. for elementary school students; secondary students who ride the bus stay on campus until 2:00 p.m.

RAS offers a two-way bus service for Pre-K through Grade 12 for an additional fee, with regular pick-up and drop-off during school hours and drop-off after co-curricular activities and athletics. Seats are limited, and routes are planned at the start of the school year based on home locations. Parents should apply with a permanent Rabat address.

The school provides an English-language, standards-based, university-preparatory curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12. It is accredited by the U.S. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school offers both the American High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma Programme), with IB exams offered and IB courses taken by students. The Secondary School (Grades 6–12) features a broad, globally oriented program and real-world learning opportunities. The campus supports a wide range of co-curricular activities and student services.

Total enrollment is 424 students. Class of 2024 SAT data show a mean total score of 1250 (ERW 620; Math 630) from 17 test takers. The High School offers the American High School Diploma and the IB Diploma; the average Diploma score for full diploma candidates was 32 (highest 41) and the world average is 30.32. The average IB diploma course score obtained by Diploma Candidates was 5.06.

The school provides a universal Social-Emotional Development Curriculum and advisory support as part of the Counseling program. The secondary counseling program follows ASCA and ISCA guidelines and is organized around four components: counseling curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support. The counseling curriculum includes classroom guidance (SEL), parent/community workshops, and 1:1 check-ins. Peer mediation is offered to help students resolve conflicts and support a safe, collaborative learning environment.

RAS uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address learning and behavioral needs. The Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Counseling teams form the Student Services group, offering a continuum of supports from Tier 1 to Tier 3 with data-driven progress monitoring. Learning Support emphasizes least restrictive environments and aims to maximize access to the general education curriculum with individualized goals. The program includes diagnostic assessments, collaborative teaching, and accommodations as needed.

The English Language Development (ELD) program helps students add English while acquiring the content, academic language, and interpersonal skills needed to be successful, independent learners. Designated ELD targets English proficiency standards, while Integrated ELD provides meaningful access to grade-level instruction.

School counselors support students' emotional, social, and academic well-being. Elementary counseling uses PBIS (RAS ROCKS) to promote responsible, respectful, open-minded, courageous, kind, and safe behavior; secondary counseling follows ASCA/ISCA guidelines with a four-part model (curriculum, planning, services, and system support). Counseling includes a classroom guidance component (SEL), with 1:1 check-ins, and offers a safe space for addressing concerns.

Child protection is a crucial element of student wellness and is integrated into the wellness framework. The school provides training and workshops for staff, students, and parents to raise awareness and equip everyone to promote a safe, secure learning environment.

1. Online Application & Supporting Documents: Applications are submitted online by creating an account in the online application platform. The account allows forms to be completed, progress saved, and form history printed. Supporting documents must be uploaded within the platform, including the student applicant photo, photos of parents/guardians, photo page of the student passport, birth certificate, two years of school reports (compressed into a single PDF), standardized test scores when applicable, high school transcript for grades 10–12, and any diagnostic/psycho-educational reports if relevant. 2. Application Fee Payment: A non-refundable application fee accompanies each application and is separate from tuition. The fee is 400 USD or 4,000 Moroccan Dirhams. If living in Morocco, Attijariwafa Bank details are provided; if living outside Morocco, BMCI Convertible Bank details are provided. 3. Language Survey: Complete the RAS Language Survey; the responses will be shared with the English Language Department to determine if English language support is needed. The survey helps identify the level of language assistance required for the applicant. 4. School Confidential Recommendations: Elementary applicants (Kindergarten–Grade 5) download and complete Part 1 of the form, have it completed by the teacher, and send it directly to the Admissions Office with school stamps. For KG and Grades 1–5, specific recommendation forms are provided. Secondary students (Grades 6–12) require confidential recommendations from Administration, Math, and English teachers to be completed, signed, and sent to the Admissions Office with school stamps. 5. Review & Decision: Admission and grade placement are finalized after reviewing the complete application, school reports, confidential recommendations, the application fee payment, any applicable admission assessments, and parent/learner interviews. Age-group specific assessments determine appropriate placement. Admission decisions are communicated by May 1 via official email, and acceptance requires confirmation within five working days. Admission aims to provide an American-style education in English, primarily for students without a national schooling option in Rabat; priority is given in this order: Official U.S. dependents; dependents of U.S. citizens; dependents of officials with third-country diplomatic corps or similar; dependents of other third-country nationals who meet language requirements or have prior English-language program enrollment; host country nationals previously enrolled in English-language programs; other students who meet the needs.

No, we are unable to offer any type of scholarship or financial aid.

Yes, RAS runs waiting lists when necessary. Demand can fluctuate, and at times grades may be full when you apply. In these cases, a wait list is opened for the grade concerned.