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]
- ^ "Contact" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015. "American School of Tangier 149 Rue Christophe Colomb Tangier 90 000 Morocco"
- ^ "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.
- ^ "School Profile" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.
- ^ "History" (). American School of Tangier. Retrieved on October 28, 2015.