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General Information

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The American School of Marrakesh is an independent college preparatory school, grades PK-12, committed to providing an inspirational and well-balanced learning environment. The American School of Marrakesh is open to all students who meet our admission requirements regardless of their nationality, religion, or race. The Admissions Office operates on a rolling basis. Admission requirements differ based on the grade-level you are applying for. For a detailed list of requirements, please consult the appropriate admissions application form.

Priority of Admissions

Priority of admissions is normally given to students with siblings already enrolled in our school, but only for the period prior to the deadline given to Թ51families each year (March). After this date, admission is open to all other applicants.

Age Requirements and Grade Placement

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      • Current placement (K-12).
      • Academic records from previous schools.
      • Teacher evaluation forms.
      • Student interview.
      • Shadow days for ECE students, if applicable.
      • Admissions entrance testing (Grades 2-12).
      • Availability in the appropriate grade level.

Other requirements

      • Vaccination Record.
      • Birth Certificate.
      • Two Photos.
      • Medical Certificate.
      • Copy of parents ID (Carte de Séjour/CIN or Passport).
      • Recent Utility Bill.

Age Requirements

*For other grades, add one year.

GRADE LEVEL

AGE

KG0

2 Years of Age

KG1

3 Years of Age

KG2

4 Years of Age

KG3

5 Years of Age

Special Education

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Open Enrollment

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Preschool Requirements for KG1+

All students admitted to our Pre-Kindergarten program must meet the following requirements:

      • Potty trained.
      • Able to separate from parents with minimal disruption.

Admission Process

Prospective families to complete and submit an initial inquiry form. The Admissions Office will schedule a campus tour and an information session to advise the family on next steps.

Prospective families to complete and submit all required forms and schedule student testing if applicable.

The Admissions Office will communicate a decision in writing within two weeks of completing all admission requirements, including student testing.

Prospective family to confirm their decision in writing and proceed with the registration fee and a down payment of 10% of the tuition fee.

Admission Entrance Testing

Students applying to the regular program in grades 2-12 pass MAP Growth Assessments in Reading, Mathematics & Language Usage. In addition to MAP testing, students in grades 9-12 must also take an appropriate, target-grade-level writing prompt and a Student Interview with the Upper School Principal or the Admissions Director. To be admitted to ASM, students must show sufficient academic ability in Mathematics and in English and must demonstrate satisfactory performance across all areas of the curriculum .

Probationary Period of Acceptance

All newly admitted students are placed on automatic probation for their first year at ASM. The school will use this period to evaluate the student’s ability to perform successfully in our program. If it turns out that the student is struggling and is unable to keep up with our program, the school reserves the right to counsel the student out of Թ51at the end of their first year.

Tuition & Fees

For more information Please click here Or contact the Admissions Office.

Campus Visit

Campus tours can be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. To book a tour, please email or call us in advance. You could also conveniently schedule a campus tour here.

Non-Discrimination Policy