American School of Tangier
| American School of Tangier Arabic: المدرسة الأمریکیة بطنجة | |
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| Established | 1950 |
| Grades | Preschool - Grade 12 |
| Language | English |
American School of Tangier (AST; Arabic: المدرسة الأمریکیة بطنجة) is an American international school in Tangier, Morocco, 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. AST is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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., when the city was a part of the Tangier International Zone. Joseph McPhillips III served as the headmaster of AST for 35 years.