The American School of Marrakesh

General Information

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 ASM families each year (March). After this date, admission is open to all other applicants.

Age Requirements and Grade Placement

ASM believes it is important to ensure children are placed in classes along with their age-peers, especially at the elementary grade levels. To be admitted, a child must have reached the required age by September 1st. All preschool classes (KG0 to KG2, age 2- 4) will be placed based on their age regardless of their previous schooling placement.

• 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.

Admission Process

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 .

Application Forms

Families should submit a completed application to the Admissions Office. The Office will advise families if testing/student interview is needed. All application materials should be submitted to admissions@asm.ac.ma. For assistance with your child’s application to ASM, please e-mail us at the aforementioned address or call the Office at +212 (0) 524-329-860

The following checklist will help guide you through your child’s application for admission to the American School of Marrakesh:

• Make an appointment for a campus tour by contacting the Admissions Office at: admissions@asm.ac.ma or +212 (0)524 329 860 .
• Complete and mail the application materials to The American School of Marrakesh Admissions Office.
• Send the Admissions Office an official copy of your child’s birth certificate.
• If applicable, give the teacher evaluation forms to your child’s current teacher(s) and the transcript & grades release form to the school office at your child’s current school, as appropriate. Ask that the teacher(s) and school mail the forms directly to the American School of Marrakesh Admissions Office.
• Enclose a check of 1000.00 MAD application fee.

The Admissions Office will contact you to arrange testing and interviews once we have received your completed application materials.