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Dar Essalam American School

Morocco, Rabat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, English
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Dar Essalam American School is a co-educational international day school in Rabat offering an American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The school serves learners from ages 3 to 17 and sits on a five-hectare campus in Hay Riad neighborhood. Early childhood uses a Finnish preschool curriculum, with play-based, holistic development; elementary combines core subjects with art, music, crafts and PE, while Arabic and French begin in the early years. Middle school features a Makerspace and a Life X-perience course, building project-based learning and language proficiency. In high school, American courses run alongside international language and cultural studies, with electives in art and design and a Personalized Learning Plan. The program culminates in an American diploma, with the IB Diploma available in Grades 11–12. Facilities include a Black Box Theater and a Makerspace; boarding is offered for Grades 7–10; campus supports well-being and leadership through 5Cs.

W5W2+CVF, Av. Haj Mohamed Bahraoui, Rabat 10220, Morocco

The Essentials

Dar Essalam American School has 260 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is in Rabat, Morocco, on a five-hectare campus in the central Hay Riad neighborhood. The address is Av. Haj Mohamed Bahraoui, Rabat 1022.

Stages
Early Learning (Age 3-6); Elementary School (Age 6-10); Secondary School (Age 11-17).

Type
Private international co-educational day school in Rabat; IB World School offering the IB Diploma; boarding program for Grades 7–10.

Pupil Nationality Mix
55% North American; 12% Finnish; 8% Other Europeans; 15% Other regions; 10% Moroccan.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) program; Counseling & Student Well-Being services.

Country affiliation
Morocco

School day structure
School day runs 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; after-school activities 3:45 PM–4:45 PM.

Bus service
Transportation services are provided for students.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding at DAS began in September 2025 and accepts students aged 12 and above in grades 7 to 10. Dorms include an in-house Atelier media lab, two quiet study areas, a common area, a reception and outdoor patio, with a fully equipped kitchen based on the Life Xperience model, and meals provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner plus healthy snacks). An on-site nurse and infirmary are available, and the dorms feature state-of-the-art security with CCTV and floor-specific swipe-card access, with boarding staff living on-site full-time for mentorship and supervision. Boarding students have access to a wide range of academic, athletic and artistic opportunities seven days a week, and English is the primary language of instruction while Arabic and French are actively used daily.

Food Options
Meals are provided in the dorms: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus healthy snacks, all planned by a nutritionist.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Education Development Company (EDC), a leading private education provider in Morocco; DAS is part of EDC's network of international schools.
Fees
Application fees
- The application fee is MAD 3,000. Payment for the application fee is made by debit/credit card through the school's online admissions platform (Eduka).

Registration, deposits and initial payment requirements
- A one-time registration fee is required at enrollment (amount is specified in the enrolment/financial agreement).
- An initial deposit equal to 10% of the tuition fee is payable at the time of enrollment; final confirmation of enrollment is granted only after payment of the registration fee and signing the school's financial agreement.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade tuition schedule on its open pages. Tuition amounts and the per-term or annual breakdown for each grade are provided to families in the financial agreement and via the school's parent payment portal (Eduka) at the time of enrollment. The 10% deposit requirement shown above applies to the tuition amount indicated in that agreement.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published admissions process requires payment of the application fee first, then, upon acceptance, the signing of a financial agreement together with the one-time registration fee and the 10% tuition deposit. The financial agreement issued at acceptance sets the formal billing schedule and balance-payment deadlines.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Dar Essalam American School operates a boarding programme for students aged 12 and above (grades 7–10) and began accepting boarding applications for the programme opening in September 2025. Specific boarding fee levels and payment details are not published on public pages and are provided through boarding admissions and the financial agreement.

Other costs and recurring fees
- Transportation: Bus/transport services are offered; families are given information about bus services once an application is accepted. The transport fee schedule is provided to families as part of enrolment documents.
- Cafeteria / meals: A cafeteria service is available; families may choose cafeteria-provided meals or send packed lunches. Charges for meal plans, if applicable, are set out in the enrolment/financial paperwork.
- Activities and external vendor programmes: Some after-school and extracurricular programmes (for example, vendor-led activities) can carry additional fees that are communicated directly to participating families.
- Summer programmes: Example published fees for the school's summer camp (separate from standard tuition) were MAD 6,000 per child (ages 3–4) and MAD 7,500 per child (ages 5–16) for the advertised session.
- Uniforms, books, and school supplies: Specific costs for uniforms, textbooks, or supply packs are not listed publicly; these items and any associated charges are detailed in the financial agreement or provided to families after acceptance.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Refund terms (for application fees, deposits, registration fees, or tuition balances) are set out in the school's financial agreement and admissions/terms documents provided at enrolment. No consolidated public refund schedule is posted on the school's general information pages; families receive the precise refund and withdrawal conditions in the contractual financial agreement.

Fee payment options
- The application fee is payable online by debit/credit card via the admissions platform (Eduka). The school issues invoices and the financial agreement through the parent portal; the financial agreement specifies acceptable payment methods and the billing schedule. Other payment methods (bank transfer, in-person payment, installment options) are defined in the financial agreement for each enrolment case.

Summary of available, up-to-date details
- Publicly posted, specific tuition amounts by grade and per-term / per-year breakdowns are not published on the school's public pages; the admissions materials indicate that tuition figures and the detailed billing schedule are provided to families in the financial agreement and via the Eduka parent/payments portal at the time of enrollment. Known, publishable figures available on open pages are the application fee (MAD 3,000), the requirement to pay a one-time registration fee and a 10% tuition deposit at enrollment, and the example summer camp fees shown above.
Academics

Dar Essalam American School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
Finnish preschool curriculum is used for early childhood (PreK 3 to Kindergarten) and emphasizes play-based, holistic development that fosters creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. In Elementary (Grade 1–5), core subjects (math, science, social studies, English) are combined with art, music, crafts, and PE, with Arabic and French introduced from the early years. In Middle School (Grade 6–8), students engage with a Makerspace curriculum and a Life X-perience course, and language learning in Arabic and French emphasizes literacy and conversational fluency, with Moroccan culture explorations. In High School (Grade 9–12), the program includes traditional American courses in English, math, science, and history, alongside international language and cultural studies, plus electives in art and Design; a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) is used and students participate in a Creativity, Activity, Service program and various clubs and activities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12, with the option to pursue the full Diploma or individual certificates, and it is an IB World School; the high school program blends American standards (Common Core English/Math, Next Generation Science, C3 Framework) with Finnish and Moroccan approaches.

Higher Education Progression
College counseling is provided by a College Counselor. Predicted IB grades and transcripts are provided to colleges to support university applications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) embedded in its approach. Elementary students participate in SEL lessons aligned with the DAS 5 Cs: Caring, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. The secondary Advisory Program supports SEL with a CASEL-based curriculum (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making). The school has Co-Curricular Programs that promote whole-school well-being, and a Dean of Students leads initiatives to strengthen student life and school culture.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Student Support Team that provides individualized support and case management for identified students, and works with the School Community Well-Being Committee and Health and Safety Team to promote wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. Every teacher is a language teacher. Newcomer Classes, In-Class Support with EAL specialists, and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) support students' English development in an English-medium environment.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has Counseling & Student Well-Being Services. The Counseling Department supports students' academic, social, and emotional growth, offering individual and group counseling, case management, parent guidance, transition support, and child protection/restorative practice facilitation. SEL lessons and advisory programs complement campus well-being.

Safeguarding
The school has confidentiality in support services; child protection and restorative practice facilitation; a Health and Safety Team; and leadership from the Dean of Students to oversee safeguarding and student well-being.
Parent Experience

History
Dar Essalam American School is a co-educational private international school in Rabat, on a five-hectare campus in the Hay Riad neighborhood. It was founded by Education Development Company (EDC), a leading private education provider in Morocco. The founding concept blends American and Finnish curricula and pedagogical approaches with Moroccan values. DAS is an IB World School offering an American diploma with English instruction and emphasis on Arabic and French. EDC has expanded its network, opening four new schools in September 2020 and four more in September 2022, including Rabat and Marrakech.

Community
Life @ DAS features Discovery Day: Experience the DAS Difference, providing prospective families with an immersive campus tour and overview of the DAS model. The school hosts the Theory of Knowledge Exhibition – Class of 2026. Back to School Night is an annual event facilitating parent engagement. The Events Calendar includes Eid al-Fitr (Tentative) on 19–20 March 2026, along with Spring Break and IB Exams.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a five-hectare campus in the Hay Riad neighborhood of Rabat. The learning spaces are modular and agile to support flexible learning activities. State-of-the-art spaces include the Black Box Theater and the Makerspace for performance, design, and technology. Activities are offered in athletics, visual arts, music, and theatre as part of the learning experience. The campus is located at Av. Haj Mohamed Bahraoui, Rabat 1022.

Academic Facilities
The school delivers a comprehensive American education in English from kindergarten through high school, with emphasis on Arabic and French proficiency. The instructional continuum blends American and Finnish pedagogies in the primary years and project-based experiential learning in the secondary years. The learning spaces were designed by FXCollaborative with Omar Alaoui and include modular, flexible environments such as the Black Box Theater and the Makerspace. Dar Essalam American School is an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school serves learners from ages 3 through 17 (Early Learning 3-6, Elementary 6-10, Secondary 11-17).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletics, visual arts, music, and theatre are promoted as part of the DAS experience. The program also encourages community outreach services, student leadership, and mentoring as part of co-curricular life. The intersection of curricular and co-curricular activities is a central part of the extended DAS community. Students are encouraged to pursue new avenues beyond core academics. Co-curricular offerings are integrated with classroom learning to support holistic development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers a comprehensive American education in English from kindergarten through high school, while emphasizing proficiency in Arabic and French. The education evolves with your child's development, fostering holistic learning in the early years, project-based instruction in middle school, and a rigorous academic program in high school that culminates in an American diploma. DAS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the IB Diploma as part of its high school program. Our mission blends American and Finnish curricula and pedagogical approaches with Moroccan values, and centers on the 5Cs—Critical Thinking, Caring, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication.

Cultural & Language
The school is rooted in Moroccan values and enriched by American and Finnish educational practices. The core language of instruction is English, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in Arabic and French. DAS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, exposing students to intercultural understanding and a global academic framework. Dar Essalam American School was founded through Education Development Company (EDC) in collaboration with International Schools Services (ISS) and Lumo Education of Finland, creating a blended American–Finnish approach to learning.

Community & Service
The mission and values emphasize social responsibility as a core outcome, with the 5Cs guiding learning across all grades: Critical Thinking, Caring, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication. The 5Cs connect to a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates academic excellence with cultural awareness and social responsibility. Education Development Company (EDC) is the leading private education provider in Morocco, and the DAS program extends through partnerships with ISS and Lumo to bring international best practices to Rabat.

Leadership & Professional
The school's leadership includes a Head of School and a Deputy Head of School. The team includes an IB Diploma Program (IBDP) Coordinator. A University Counselor supports college planning and guidance for students. The leadership and staff profiles reflect a commitment to student-centered, inclusive education guided by the school's mission and values.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that also prioritizes well-being. Its mission highlights caring for people and the world, with the 5Cs reinforcing well-being through critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Life at DAS includes events such as Discovery Day and Back to School Night that showcase the campus and community, along with ongoing communications via events and portals.
Languages

Language Provision
The school delivers a comprehensive American education in English from kindergarten through high school. Proficiency in Arabic and French is emphasized. English is the primary language of instruction, with additional language programs available in French and Arabic.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
IB World School; diploma program authorized
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-enrollment: Fill out the pre-application form on the admissions page and submit it. This initiates the admissions process and allows the school to collect basic information about your child. After submission, you proceed to the application file stage.

2. Application file: You will receive an email confirming that your pre-application has been approved. Follow the steps in the email to retrieve your EDUKA password and access the EDUKA information system. In EDUKA, share all the required documents across the tabs of the application form and upload the requested documents. Once all documents are uploaded, click the Send File button to submit your application.

3. Initial Evaluation and application fee: After your application file is submitted, you will receive an invoice for 3000 MAD with a link to pay by credit card directly on EDUKA. This marks the initial evaluation stage of the application process. Payment of the fee is required to proceed to the next step.

4. Interview and application assessments: Once the file is complete and the application fee has been paid, you will receive an email invitation from the admissions office indicating the time and date for your appointment. The appointment includes an admissions interview and assessments, which may vary by grade level.

5. Admissions committee decision: After evaluation, the admissions office will contact you by email to inform you of the decision made by the school's admissions committee. The decision is communicated via email. The timing may vary depending on the applicant's situation.

6. Enrollment and payment of the fees: If accepted, you will receive the financial agreement which you must sign as well as pay the one-time registration fee and the 10% deposit on the tuition for the 2025/2026 school year. Final confirmation of your child's enrollment is only guaranteed after payment of the registration fee and the signing of the financial agreement.
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