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Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane

Morocco, Ifrane

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MAD 35,000 - 95,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 127
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane (ASI) is a private international school serving a diverse community from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier. Founded in 1995 to educate the children of Al Akhawayn University faculty, it now welcomes families from across Morocco and beyond. The school follows an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction and uses AERO standards to guide its middle and high school programs. In Early Years, learning is play-based and designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social development in a safe, engaging environment. Middle School offers a well-rounded program across sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts, with emphasis on inquiry-based learning, independence, critical thinking, and collaboration to prepare for high school. High School continues with AERO standards, focusing on leadership, college readiness, and global awareness, supported by a broad range of subjects and extracurriculars. The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, a library, and dedicated arts and music classrooms. An advisory program supports personal, emotional, and academic growth and college applications, while standards-based progress and a 4.0 GPA scale are used in High School.

The Essentials

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane has 127 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Nestled in the heart of Ifrane. The school serves a diverse student body from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier.

Stages
Early Years; Elementary and Middle School; High School

Type
International school following a USA curriculum and AERO standards
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Dress code policy requires a professional and respectful dress code in ASI learning environments. Sandals, flip-flops, or open-toe shoes are prohibited on campus for safety reasons.

Governance and Ownership
Emmanuel Lacoste is the School Director and Amina Aragosa is the School Wide Principal. ASI was founded in 1995 to educate the children of Al Akhawayn University (AUI) faculty members and has grown into an international school serving students from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, and other cities such as Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane ranges from MAD 35,000 to MAD 95,000 for 2026/27.

Applicable academic year

Fees below apply to the school's published tuition/fee schedule for the 2025/26 academic year.

Application and admission fees

- One‑time application fee: MAD 2,500.
- One‑time admission / placement‑test fee: MAD 1,500.
- One‑time capital fee (annual charge per student toward facilities/infrastructure): MAD 10,000.
- When a student enrolled on a half‑day basis becomes full‑time, an amount of MAD 5,000 is immediately due.

Annual common / supplies fee and other mandatory charges

- Annual common fee (student consumable starter / school supplies): MAD 3,000 per student.

Tuition fees — full annual amounts by year group (first child, full tuition)

- Half day (2‑year‑old and 3‑year‑old early childhood): MAD 22,000 per year.
- Full day (2‑year‑old and 3‑year‑old early childhood): MAD 40,000 per year.
- Pre‑kindergarten / Kindergarten through Grade 5: MAD 60,000 per year.
- Grades 6 through 8: MAD 71,000 per year.
- Grades 9 through 12: MAD 82,000 per year.

Multiple‑children family discounts (applies to additional enrolled children from the same family)

- Discount schedule used in published fee tables (examples shown as discounted annual amounts): second child charged 80% of full tuition (i.e., 20% discount), third child charged 70% of full tuition (30% discount), fourth child charged 60% (40% discount), fifth child 50% (50% discount), sixth child 40% (60% discount), seventh child 30% (70% discount). Discounted annual amounts are explicitly listed by year group in the published fee schedule.

Per‑term amounts and billing frequency

- The published materials list tuition as annual amounts. No per‑term (termly/semester) breakdown or a fixed installment schedule is specified in the published fee structure. Therefore per‑term amounts are not published and cannot be stated here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee documents provide annual charge items and one‑time fees but do not state a specific billing calendar or the school's payment‑installment deadlines in the materials available. Specific payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or installment options are not published in the available fee documents.

Boarding / boarding fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee documents; there are no published annual boarding charges. The school's published materials present day‑school tuition categories only.

Other optional or occasional charges (examples and descriptions)

- School supplies / starter consumables: MAD 3,000 (annual common fee).
- Additional optional fees (extracurricular activities, trips, exam fees, transport, uniforms, private tutoring, or other ancillary costs) are not itemized as fixed amounts in the published tuition schedule; such charges may exist but are not listed with fixed amounts in the available fee documents.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy for paid tuition, capital fees, or application/admission fees is published in the available fee documents or the student/parent handbook. Refund terms and conditions are not listed among the published fee items.

Accepted fee payment methods

- The published fee schedule and handbook do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cheque). Payment method details and the school's bank account or payment portal are not published in the fee documents examined.

Summary of required payments at enrollment (typical immediate charges)

- One‑time application fee: MAD 2,500.
- One‑time admission / placement‑test fee: MAD 1,500.
- Annual capital fee per student: MAD 10,000 (or if converting from half‑day to full‑time, MAD 5,000 immediately due).
- First annual tuition (amount depends on grade, see tuition list above).
- Annual common / supplies fee: MAD 3,000.

Brief note on gaps found in published materials

- The published fee schedule provides clear annual tuition amounts, one‑time application/admission fees, the annual capital fee, the annual common supplies fee, and the multiple‑child discounted amounts. The published materials do not include a per‑term billing breakdown, a detailed billing calendar or payment‑deadline schedule, explicit payment method instructions (bank details, credit card acceptance), itemized costs for uniforms or transport, or a stated refund policy. These specific items were not present in the available fee documents.
Academics

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Early Years: Play-based learning that nurtures curiosity, creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social interaction in a safe, engaging environment. Middle School: Curriculum built on AERO standards, offering a well-rounded program across sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, independence, critical thinking, and collaboration to prepare for high school. High School: Curriculum guided by AERO standards, developing knowledge, skills, and leadership as students explore a range of subjects and extracurricular activities for college readiness and global awareness. Assessment and progress: Standards-based grading with formative assessments to monitor progress; High School uses a 4.0 GPA scale and a letter-grade system from A+ to F. Advisory and language: An advisory program supports personal, emotional, and academic growth and college applications. Language of instruction: English is used in the classroom.

Higher Education Progression
Students pursue higher education at top-tier universities and post-secondary institutions in Morocco and worldwide. The advisory program supports college applications preparation to facilitate higher education pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes child-centered learning and participation in education, with students building meaning and understanding using prior knowledge and new information. Students participate actively in their education. The school fosters critical thinkers who gather, analyze, and process information using a variety of strategies, solve problems, make decisions, and resolve conflicts, applying knowledge to life experiences. Students are involved citizens who care for their environment and community, interact respectfully with people from diverse cultures, demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others, and support the safety and health of self and others. Self-directed lifelong learners accept responsibility for their learning, develop and revise personal learning goals, actively seek opportunities to learn, and demonstrate goal setting, time management, and organizational skills. Fitness and health are promoted through regular physical activity, development of strength and endurance, healthy habits, and teamwork in sport.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school employs English teachers and English-language instruction. Ms. Anne Shillingburg teaches English, and Mr. Walter Spain teaches English. Staff are multilingual in Arabic, English, and French. Multilingual capabilities support language learning for students and families. The community includes teachers who facilitate language learning in multiple languages, reflecting a bilingual/multilingual learning environment.

Mental Wellbeing
There is a Student Life Coordinator to support student welfare. Safety and health of self and others are included among the school's expected learning outcomes. The school fosters an inclusive, collaborative community that supports social-emotional development through student-centered practices. Physical education and participation in sport are part of promoting well-being. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that support overall well-being and positive social interactions.

Safeguarding
Safety and health of self and others are part of the schoolwide outcomes. A Student Life Coordinator supports student welfare, contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing within the school community. The school promotes respectful, culturally diverse interactions and provides resources for parents and students to navigate student life. A Student Parent Handbook exists to guide families through the ASI experience.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1995 to educate the children of Al Akhawayn University faculty members, ASI has grown into a thriving educational environment. It welcomes a diverse student body from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, and cities as far as Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier. This diversity reflects ASI's commitment to creating an international learning community where students of various nationalities learn, explore, and grow. The school is in its 29th year.

Community
ASI emphasizes a vibrant, collaborative community that includes students and their families. It welcomes a diverse student body from Ifrane, Fes, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier, reflecting an international learning environment where students of different nationalities learn, explore, and grow. A Student Parent Handbook guides the community's educational journey.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus provides a vibrant and enriching environment designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. It is equipped with modern classrooms, science labs, a library, and dedicated arts and music classrooms. These facilities support a well-rounded educational experience. The campus aims to inspire curiosity, innovation, and a strong sense of community.

Academic Facilities
The campus is designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. It is equipped with modern classrooms, science labs, a library, and dedicated arts and music classrooms. These facilities support a well-rounded educational experience.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletic programs include volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton, soccer, and track and field. Competitive activities include MUN and Hackathon. Extracurricular events include Moroccan Day, Winter Concert, Trashion Show, Trunk or Treat, Green March, and Science Fair.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Early Years emphasize curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on activities and play-based exploration. Children develop communication, problem-solving, and social skills in a warm, safe environment that supports their academic foundation. Middle School follows the AERO standards, providing a well-rounded, inquiry-based education across sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts. High School also uses AERO standards, focusing on leadership, college readiness, critical thinking, and global awareness to prepare students for higher education and careers.

Arts & Creative
Arts are included as part of the integrated curriculum, with learning experiences across disciplines that include the arts. Middle School provides opportunities to engage with arts alongside sciences and humanities. The calendar features events that showcase creativity, such as the Winter Concert and Trashion Show. The program fosters creative expression and collaboration across students.

Cultural & Language
Students participate in competitions such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Hackathon, developing research, public speaking, and teamwork. The school also hosts cultural events like Moroccan Day, which celebrate heritage and multicultural understanding. These activities promote intercultural awareness and global citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
An athletics program offers basketball, soccer, badminton, volleyball, swimming, and track and field. Students engage in sports and competitive events to build teamwork and fitness. Competitions and events such as MUN and Hackathon supplement the student experience.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is a focus of the High School program, with emphasis on college readiness and global awareness. The mission describes students as Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Involved Citizens, Effective Communicators, Self-Directed Life-Long Learners, and Fit and Healthy Individuals. The curriculum centers on leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication as students prepare for higher education and future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ASI aims to develop Fit and Healthy Individuals as part of its mission. The athletics program includes basketball, soccer, badminton, volleyball, swimming, and track and field to promote physical health. Early Years emphasizes a nurturing, safe environment that supports children's social-emotional development.
Languages

Language Provision
English, French, and Arabic are taught at the school. An English teacher is on staff (Anne Shilingburg). French teachers on staff include Sarah Love and Hanae Trennou. Arabic teachers on staff include Soumia Ennaciri and Yasmine Boulahlib.
Admissions

Admissions
Our application process consists of 5 easy steps. 1. Visit the registrar Ms. Bousellama's office. This is the first step in the admissions process. The admissions process comprises five steps. 2. Program a school tour or an open day for the student. This allows families to experience our school firsthand. Parents will have the opportunity to tour our campus, explore our facilities, and gain insights into our academic programs and extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, students can meet our teachers and interact with future peers. This immersive experience helps families make informed decisions. 3. Entrance Assessment. Students take an assessment test to evaluate their academic skills. Following the test, they will have an interview with the Principal and a Language Teacher to assess their language proficiency and determine placement. This ensures that each student receives the necessary support for a smooth transition into our academic environment. 4. Fill out all the required documents. 5. Payment and Registration. This final step completes the admissions process and registers the student.
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