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Biographical note of Mr. Eric Falt, Director of the UNESCO Office for the Maghreb.

As of 1 October 2022, Eric Falt (France) is Director (D-2) of the UNESCO Office in Rabat and UNESCO Representative to Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania and Tunisia. 

Mr. Falt has over thirty years of experience at the United Nations. Since May 2018, he had been serving as Director of the UNESCO New Delhi Office covering India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and  Sri Lanka. 

He joined UNESCO in 2010 as Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Public Information, with the rank of Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations – a position he held in Paris for eight  years. 

From 2007 to 2010, he was Director of the Outreach Division in the Department of Public Information  at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. 

Mr. Falt previously served as Director of Communications and Public Information for the United  Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya (2002 – 2007). 

Between 1998 and 2002, he was Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Islamabad,  Pakistan. From 1997 to 1998, he was Chief of Information for the Office of the United Nations  Humanitarian Coordinator in Baghdad (Iraq).  

From 1993 to 1997, he was Spokesperson and Chief of the press office for the United Nations Mission  in Haiti. In 1992-93, he was Spokesperson for the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. 

Mr. Falt began his career in 1989 as Press attaché for the French Consulate General in Chicago and  then at the Permanent Representation of France to the United Nations in New York.

February 4th, 10:00 – 12:30

We have an exciting program for prospective parents and students interested in learning more about the American School of Marrakesh.

Join us to learn about all the exciting developments at ASM: International Baccalaureate Program, MSA Accreditation, MIT/J-WEL Collaboration, Makerspace, Activities and Athletics, Outdoor Learning, and much more!

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If you would like to schedule an individualized campus visit, please make an appointment here: https://asm.ac.ma/schedule-a-tour/

Thank you for your interest in ASM.  We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Enrollment Management Team.

ASM hosted its second accreditation inspection visit by the Middle States Association (MSA) the week of November 14th – 17th. 

We are happy to share that in the Visiting Team’s Oral Report, ASM was recommended for full reaccreditation, 2023-2030. 

Congratulations to all!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES are coming up soon

Conference times:

– Full Day / Nov. 8th: 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

– Half Day / Nov. 9th: 1:30 – 4:15 p.m.

To schedule a conference, please visit the following link: Conference Scheduler

Order your 2020-2021 Yearbook now for only 300 dhs. Deadline for online orders and payment is January 31st.

PTO Holiday BazarTwo funfilled days for students at ASM.Kids can buy organic treats, flowers, veggies, hot chocolate and Moroccan tea.Pick up re-cycled and up-cycled gifts for your families. Proceeds to benefit jar-jeer, the donkey sanctuary and other deserving local charities. Thank you for your support and see you at the Bazar!