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.
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.
[2] Athletic facilities include an outdoor pool, a soccer field, and a gymnasium.