American School of Tangier

American School of Tangier
Arabic: المدرسة الأمریکیة بطنجة
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Tangier

Morocco
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Established1950
GradesPreschool - Grade 12
LanguageEnglish

American School of Tangier (AST; Arabic: المدرسة الأمریکیة بطنجة) is an American international school in Tangier, Morocco,[1] serving preschool through grade 12. In Morocco it is considered a non-profit organization, and AST is incorporated in the U.S. state of Delaware as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.[2] AST is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]

The American School of Tangier was founded in 1950 by a group of American, Moroccan and citizens of other nationalities that wanted an American system of education in Tangier. Among its early directors was Dr. Robert Smith Shea who served from 1953-1960.,[4] when the city was a part of the Tangier International Zone. Joseph McPhillips III served as the headmaster of AST for 35 years.[5]

Operations

The school uses English as the medium of instruction in most courses, while Arabic and French courses have their respective languages as their mediums of instruction.[2]

Persons residing in the U.S. and persons residing in Morocco are members of the school's board of trustees.[2]

Campus

Athletic facilities include an outdoor pool, a soccer field, and a gymnasium.[6]

The Nancy Eastman Library serves as the school library.[6]

The school offers dormitory facilities for people visiting the school.[6]

Student body

As of 2025 the school had 500 students, served by 64 faculty members.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Contact - American School of Tangier". theamericanschooloftangier.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  2. ^ a b c "Wayback Machine" (PDF). theamericanschooloftangier.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-27. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  3. ^ "MSA-CESS -> Member Resources -> Membership Directory". Archived from the original on 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
  4. ^ a b Administrator. "School Profile". theamericanschooloftangier.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  5. ^ Administrator. "History". theamericanschooloftangier.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  6. ^ a b c Administrator. "Why Choose AST". theamericanschooloftangier.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-27.

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