Rabat American School

The Rabat American School is a private non-profit institution founded in 1962 as a K-8 school. RAS opened originally in a large house, then two houses, located near the United States Embassy, to meet the educational needs of the children of Americans affiliated with United States Government agencies or private companies. In l969, with about 132 students, the school moved to its present, purpose-built site in Agdal. Over the years the school continued to grow. Although the majority of students continued to come from the resident American community, the enrollment began to reflect the growing interest of the Moroccan and international communities resident in Rabat. By 1974 there were over 170 students, and the school program was enlarged with the addition of ninth grade. In 1978, thanks to a large donation from His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Abdallah, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades were added. The Rabat American School awarded its first high school diplomas to a class of six students in 1979.