American School of Marrakesh

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.

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 school provides school counseling to support mental health, social and emotional well-being, and behavior. A licensed School Counselor takes a proactive, child-centered, developmental approach to counseling across grades 4–12. The RTI framework identifies students who require emotional, behavioral, and academic support. Counseling aims to identify and manage emotions, maintain positive relationships, establish effective communication, solve social and academic problems, make thoughtful decisions, take responsibility, and set goals to sustain well-being. Students learn best when they feel safe, supported, nurtured, and connected to trusted adults, and ASM fosters this through counseling and a balanced school culture.

The Learning Support Department provides push-in and pull-out supports to meet academic and behavioral needs, and offers accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and office hours. The department uses a Response to Intervention model to identify and support students with learning disabilities, Gifted and Talented, ELL needs, and Social-Emotional Needs. The inclusive classroom is designed so students feel valued, are engaged, and move toward independence, with strategies such as open communication, differentiated instruction, flexible groups, and targeted supports. Collaboration with families is encouraged to support student progress.

Introductory Program for non-English speakers uses English Immersion to welcome students who speak little to no English into ASM up to Grade 6. Core subjects are taught in English during the immersion period, with regular classes including Art, Music, Computer, Physical Education, Arabic and French. After year one, most students are mainstreamed into the regular program, with ongoing support from the Learning Support Department to accelerate integration. ELL needs are included in ASM's inclusive practices and differentiation across the school.

ASM emphasizes student well-being, with mental health defined by the World Health Organization as a state of mental well-being enabling individuals to cope with life's stresses, learn, work, and contribute to the community. A School Counselor works proactively with students in grades 4–12 to support mental health, social and emotional well-being, and behavior. The counseling program uses a developmentally appropriate approach and RTI framework to identify and address students' emotional and academic needs, aiming to help students identify and manage emotions, build positive relationships, communicate effectively, solve problems, make thoughtful decisions, and set well-being goals. Students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and connected to trusted adults, and ASM fosters balance and advocacy for students' needs.

ASM has a Child Protection Policy (2025-2026) adopted by ASTO member schools to provide a safe, secure environment for children, aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All staff must report suspected abuse or neglect, and the policy outlines the roles and processes for reporting, investigation, support, and collaboration with authorities as needed. The policy includes a Child Protection Protocol Flow Chart, definitions and signs of abuse, and suicide prevention and self-harm protocols. The policy is distributed annually to parents and applicants, and staff receive training to protect children.

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.