American School of Tangier

The school is located at 149, Rue Christophe Colomb, Tangier, 90000, Morocco. It sits in the Iberia neighborhood, across from the Spanish Consulate. Tangier is in the north of Morocco on the coast where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge. The campus covers 15 acres.

PK-12 program, with four levels: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

The school is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Trustees. It is an Assisted Overseas School (AOS) with direct and indirect support from the US State Department to promote its American-style program, and has partner schools in Marrakesh (ASM) and Ben Guerir (ASB).

United States

PK-12 program is knowledge-rich and balanced, with emphasis on English, Arabic, Mathematics, Science, and History, and attention to Music, Art, Physical Education, and French. AST embraces authentic learning in liberal arts through STEAM.

Enrollment: 503 students (PK–12) with 50 faculty; approximately 10:1 student–teacher ratio.

AP courses are offered, including the AP Capstone Program (AP Seminar and AP Research). The school uses American content standards including Common Core in mathematics and English language arts, and Next Generation Science Standards; French begins as an additional language in grade 6 and Arabic is required for Moroccan students. Graduation and university acceptance data show graduates admitted to universities worldwide, including American universities (examples: Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Michigan, Tulane University, among others). The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

AP Capstone Program is available, including AP Seminar and AP Research, alongside AP coursework across subjects.

Social-Emotional Learning is woven throughout the program to develop shared values and cosmopolitan citizenship. The school is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Trustees with partner schools in Marrakesh (ASM) and Ben Guerir (ASB) and is an Assisted Overseas School (AOS) with support from the U.S. State Department to promote its American-style program.

English language arts follows the Common Core in mathematics and English language arts as part of an American-style curriculum. French is taught as an additional language beginning in grade 6. Arabic is required for Moroccan heritage students beginning in kindergarten and is open to all students. World Languages include Arabic, French, and AP French Language and Culture. AP Capstone is offered as part of the program.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Social-Emotional Learning integrated across the program, with a focus on character, leadership, service, and resilience.

Safeguarding resources are available, including a Child Protection page and a Parent Code of Conduct published for families, reflecting safeguarding and community expectations.

1. Complete and submit the AST Online Application Form with accurate information. 2. Ensure all required documents are included. 3. The Admissions Office reviews the submission as part of the admissions process. 4. This initial step begins the journey toward a decision. 5. Selected families will be invited for an interview with the admissions team to discuss expectations, school philosophy, and the applicant's potential fit at AST. 6. The interview provides an opportunity to learn more about the applicant and family goals. 7. The admissions team uses the interview to assess fit with AST's program. 8. Interviews are an essential step before a decision is made. 9. Applicants will undergo an academic evaluation to assess their skills, readiness, and suitability for AST's curriculum. 10. The evaluation informs the admissions decision by examining academic preparation. 11. The results contribute to a comprehensive view of the applicant's potential. 12. The admissions team carefully reviews the application, assessment results, and interview insights before making a final decision. 13. All components are considered in the final decision. 14. Accepted students will receive an official offer of admission. 15. Families will be notified of the outcome.

Financial aid at AST is needs-based and only returning AST families are eligible. The process requires completing a formal application for financial aid and submitting supporting documents; the deadline for the 2025-2026 school year is September 29, 2025. Awards will not exceed 20% of tuition, and recipients are expected to pay the remaining portion by the reenrollment deadlines; the school documents any financial aid as required by the Moroccan government. If payments are delinquent, the school may withdraw the financial aid and rescind admission.