Welcome from the Diploma Programme Coordinator
Welcome to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at The American School of Marrakesh
As the Diploma Programme Coordinator at The American School of Marrakesh, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you. Our programme stands as a beacon of our commitment to cultivating academic excellence, fostering personal growth, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. For me, Teaching is a form of worship.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a demanding yet rewarding education system that prepares students aged 16-19 for success in higher education and beyond, focusing on their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being. At The American School of Marrakesh, we take pride in offering a curriculum that not only prepares our students for academic success but also kindles a lifelong zeal for learning and an insightful understanding of their role in the global landscape.
Our faculty members are more than just educators; they are mentors deeply invested in your success. They bring a wealth of experience and a profound adherence to the IB philosophy, ensuring that your education is both challenging and personalized to your needs. Our classrooms are dynamic environments where critical thinking is fostered, inquiry is encouraged, and a diversity of perspectives is valued.
Beyond the academic rigor, the IBDP at ASM emphasizes the significance of personal and professional growth through creativity, activity, and service (CAS). We believe in the holistic development of our students, who graduate not just as academically accomplished individuals but as compassionate, ethical, and proactive global citizens, ready to effect positive change in the world.
Opting for the IBDP is a significant decision, and we are dedicated to supporting you throughout this journey. I invite you to explore our website further to discover the distinctive features of our programme, our nurturing community, and the myriad opportunities that await you here.
Should you have any inquiries or wish to delve deeper into what our programme has to offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Let us embark on this exciting journey towards a promising future together.
Welcome to our community. Welcome to the beginning of your future.
Warmest regards,
“ In every challenge, discover the opportunity to grow and redefine the possible.”
Dr. Love Trivedi
Diploma Programme Coordinator
The American School of Marrakesh
IBDP Mission:
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Learner profile
The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
Types of Students at the Diploma Programme Level:
A full diploma student will attempt the full diploma programme by taking one subject from each group, three at the standard level and the remaining three at the higher level in addition to the core (CAS, EE & TOK). The student will sit in for and pass the external IB examinations to earn his/her Diploma.
A course certificate student will not attempt the full diploma programme but will take one or more course certificates. The student will sit in for and pass the external IB examinations to earn his/her course certificate(s) of choice.
A non-examination student will not attempt the full programme nor course certificates. The student will not sit in for IB examinations. The student will earn an ASM American High School Diploma if s/he earned the required credits from ASM. The student will take ASM exams.
ASM Diploma Programme Subject Proposal:
| Group 1 | Language and Literature |
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| Group 2 | Language Acquisition |
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| Group 3 | Individuals & Societies |
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| Group 4 | Sciences |
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| Group 5 | Mathematics |
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| Group 6 | The Arts |
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| CORE COMPONENT Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge (TOK); & Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) |
**Mission Statement from the IB
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
What the DP offers students
Through the DP, schools are able to develop students who:
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- have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge
- flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically
- study at least two languages
- excel in traditional academic subjects
- explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique theory of knowledge course.
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