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Rabat American School

Morocco, Rabat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MAD 4,000 - 299,024
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 474
Type Co-educational
Opened 1962
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Arabic
Typical class size 18
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Rabat American School is a private, non‑profit American independent Pre‑K–12 school in Rabat with American country affiliation. The campus sits on the Rabat corniche waterfront and comprises nine buildings that house science labs, a STEAM Lab, Visual Arts rooms, a 300‑seat performing arts center, a learning commons, a cafeteria, a gym, and an indoor pool, with outdoor basketball courts, a soccer field, and a track. The school offers an English‑language, standards‑based curriculum and awards both the American High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP). It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has offered the IB Diploma Program since 1992. Founded in 1962 to serve American Embassy families, the school relocated to waterfront campus in 2019. The Secondary School (Grades 6–12) emphasizes a globally oriented program and real‑world learning, supported by service learning, arts, athletics, and leadership activities, including Week Without Walls.

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The Essentials

Rabat American School has 474 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Rabat American School is located in Rabat, Morocco, in the Almanzeh–Yacoub Al Mansour area. The campus address is Fath 1, Avenue Al Mohit Al Hadi, Almanzeh-Yacoub Al Mansour, Rabat 10052. The school provides a two-way bus service for students in Pre-K through Grade 12 for an additional fee, with routes planned at the start of the school year based on home locations. The school emphasizes a safe, reliable journey for every student.

Stages
Pre-K through 12.

Type
private non-profit American independent educational Pre-K to 12 institution.

Additional learning support
RAS offers mild to moderate learning support for students who can engage with the grade-level curriculum.

Country affiliation
American

School day structure
Classes start at 8:20 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, the day ends at 1:15 p.m. for secondary school students and 2:00 p.m. for elementary school students; secondary students who ride the bus stay on campus until 2:00 p.m.

Bus service
RAS offers a two-way bus service for Pre-K through Grade 12 for an additional fee, with regular pick-up and drop-off during school hours and drop-off after co-curricular activities and athletics. Seats are limited, and routes are planned at the start of the school year based on home locations. Parents should apply with a permanent Rabat address.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Rabat American School ranges from MAD 4,000 to MAD 299,024 for 2026/27.

Academic year

The fees and schedules below apply to the 2025–2026 academic year (RAS tuition and fees document).

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: MAD 4,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Registration fee (guarantee/placement): MAD 100,000 (one-time, non-refundable).

Tuition fees — annual and per‑semester, by year group

Annual tuition (Moroccan Dirham):
- Pre‑Kindergarten (Half Day): MAD 77,725.40.
- Pre‑Kindergarten (Full Day): MAD 145,511.89.
- Kindergarten (Full Day): MAD 208,482.01.
- Grades 1–5 (Elementary): MAD 255,298.88.
- Grades 6–8 (Middle): MAD 296,911.61.
- Grades 9–12 (High School): MAD 299,023.88.

Per‑semester amounts (calculated as annual ÷ 2; shown for families that pay in two equal semester installments):
- Pre‑K (Half Day): MAD 38,862.70 per semester.
- Pre‑K (Full Day): MAD 72,755.95 per semester.
- Kindergarten (Full Day): MAD 104,241.01 per semester.
- Grades 1–5: MAD 127,649.44 per semester.
- Grades 6–8: MAD 148,455.81 per semester.
- Grades 9–12: MAD 149,511.94 per semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school provides a published tuition and fees schedule with installment options; families receive billing and installment details through the school's tuition document and admissions process.
- Transportation (bus) is administered and scheduled by the school as an additional service; transportation arrangements and routes are set at the start of the year.
- Cafeteria (hot lunch) is billed per term with term‑by‑term fees and required prepayment; the cafeteria vendor requires bank wire payment for term hot‑lunch invoices (details below).

Boarding fees

- Rabat American School operates as a day Pre‑K–12 school and does not offer a boarding/residential program; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (specific items)

- Transportation (school bus): third‑party fee schedules list the semester bus fee as MAD 10,200 per semester for two‑way service; bus availability is limited and a separate bus application is required. (Parents should plan for this separate transportation charge where used.)

- Cafeteria — Hot Lunch (all grades Pre‑K–12):
- Term 1 (Aug 26–Nov 26): MAD 2,840 per child.
- Term 2 (Dec 1–Feb 27): MAD 2,550 per child.
- Term 3 (Mar 2–June 18): MAD 3,430 per child.
- Payment method for hot lunch invoices: wire transfer to the vendor's CIH Bank account (vendor: La Fabrique Alimentaire SARL); international senders should account for local transfer charges. A‑la‑carte service for Grades 6–12 uses a cashless card system (card purchase MAD 30) with online top‑up options.

- School supplies and uniform: parents are responsible for purchasing required school supplies; the school provides grade‑specific supply lists. The supply lists indicate a RAS P.E. uniform (noted as optional in elementary supply guidance).

Refund information

- Application fee: listed as one‑time and non‑refundable. Registration/placement fee: listed as one‑time and non‑refundable. These non‑refund conditions apply to those specific fees.

Fee payment options and mechanics

- Cafeteria (hot lunch) payments: bank wire transfer to the named vendor bank account is the required method for term hot‑lunch invoices; a‑la‑carte cafeteria payments use a cashless card that can be loaded online.
- Tuition and other school fee payment mechanics, accepted payment methods, and installment schedules are published in the school's official tuition and fees document and are provided to families during admissions and invoicing.

Contact details for billing or admissions questions: admissions and business office contact information is available from the school (phone +212 537 75 85 90, email info@ras.ma).
Academics

Rabat American School teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school provides an English-language, standards-based, university-preparatory curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12. It is accredited by the U.S. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The school offers both the American High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma Programme), with IB exams offered and IB courses taken by students. The Secondary School (Grades 6–12) features a broad, globally oriented program and real-world learning opportunities. The campus supports a wide range of co-curricular activities and student services.

Exam Results
Total enrollment is 424 students. Class of 2024 SAT data show a mean total score of 1250 (ERW 620; Math 630) from 17 test takers. The High School offers the American High School Diploma and the IB Diploma; the average Diploma score for full diploma candidates was 32 (highest 41) and the world average is 30.32. The average IB diploma course score obtained by Diploma Candidates was 5.06.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application & Supporting Documents: Applications are submitted online by creating an account in the online application platform. The account allows forms to be completed, progress saved, and form history printed. Supporting documents must be uploaded within the platform, including the student applicant photo, photos of parents/guardians, photo page of the student passport, birth certificate, two years of school reports (compressed into a single PDF), standardized test scores when applicable, high school transcript for grades 10–12, and any diagnostic/psycho-educational reports if relevant. 2. Application Fee Payment: A non-refundable application fee accompanies each application and is separate from tuition. The fee is 400 USD or 4,000 Moroccan Dirhams. If living in Morocco, Attijariwafa Bank details are provided; if living outside Morocco, BMCI Convertible Bank details are provided. 3. Language Survey: Complete the RAS Language Survey; the responses will be shared with the English Language Department to determine if English language support is needed. The survey helps identify the level of language assistance required for the applicant. 4. School Confidential Recommendations: Elementary applicants (Kindergarten–Grade 5) download and complete Part 1 of the form, have it completed by the teacher, and send it directly to the Admissions Office with school stamps. For KG and Grades 1–5, specific recommendation forms are provided. Secondary students (Grades 6–12) require confidential recommendations from Administration, Math, and English teachers to be completed, signed, and sent to the Admissions Office with school stamps. 5. Review & Decision: Admission and grade placement are finalized after reviewing the complete application, school reports, confidential recommendations, the application fee payment, any applicable admission assessments, and parent/learner interviews. Age-group specific assessments determine appropriate placement. Admission decisions are communicated by May 1 via official email, and acceptance requires confirmation within five working days. Admission aims to provide an American-style education in English, primarily for students without a national schooling option in Rabat; priority is given in this order: Official U.S. dependents; dependents of U.S. citizens; dependents of officials with third-country diplomatic corps or similar; dependents of other third-country nationals who meet language requirements or have prior English-language program enrollment; host country nationals previously enrolled in English-language programs; other students who meet the needs.

Scholarships
No, we are unable to offer any type of scholarship or financial aid.

Waitlist
Yes, RAS runs waiting lists when necessary. Demand can fluctuate, and at times grades may be full when you apply. In these cases, a wait list is opened for the grade concerned.
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