American School of Tangier
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 2016 the school had 378 students, served by 64 faculty members.[4]
References
- ↑ "Contact" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015. "American School of Tangier 149 Rue Christophe Colomb Tangier 90 000 Morocco"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "AST Student/Parent Handbook 2014-2015" (). American School of Tangier. p. 1. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.
- ↑ "MSA-CESS -> Member Resources -> Membership Directory". Archived from the original on 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "School Profile" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.
- ↑ "History" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Why Choose AST" (). The American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.
