The American School of Marrakech
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[edit] Introduction
The American School of Marrakech (also known as A.S.M) is a private, independent school in Marrakesh, Morocco. It offers classes from kindergarten to 12th grade.
[edit] History
A.S.M. was founded in 1995 by Joseph A. McPhillips III, who was the headmaster of The American School of Tangier until 2007.[1]
Its headmasters have been McPhillips (1995-2005) and Josh Shoemake (2005-2008).[2][3]
The building was designed by the Tunisia-born, Marrakech-based architect Charles Boccara;[4] its grounds were designed by American landscape architect Madison Cox. The first graduating senior class was the class of 2008.
[edit] School Curriculum
An independent private institution located on the outskirts of Marrakech, Morocco, ASM offers English-language, American-system education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The school curriculum is similar to that of The American School of Tangier. Students must take about 3 years of math, 4 years of English, 3 years of History, and 3 years of Science in order to graduate. Students must also take some French and/or Arabic classes to expand their language skills.
