The American School of Tripoli offers the best possible US educational program, based on achievement standards similar to those of high achieving schools in the US. The school will provide students with knowledge of and an appreciation for different world cultures. Students will be provided with the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the people, history and culture of Libya.

The school was founded for the children of US Government employees, children of private US citizens, and children of other nationalities as per the admissions policies.