The American School of Paris, France

American School of Paris, Paris:
The American School of Paris, located in the heart of the magical city, is an independent, coeducational day school offering an educational program in English and French from pre-kindergarten through grade 13 for all students of international backgrounds. Over the past 62 years, it has built a reputation for being a warm, welcoming and nurturing school with strong academics and enviable opportunities to enhance learning.

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The mission of the American School of Paris is to provide an American-model, high quality education to an international community. We develop lifelong learners with an international focus who use their social, thinking and problem-solving skills to contribute constructively to a changing global society."

ASP is accredited by the Middle Schools Association and the Council of International Schools.

We are members of the National Association of Independent Schools, the European Council of International Schools, the Mediterranean Association of international schools and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

The school is registered as an Association Loi 1901(not-for-profit) organization in France. It is governed by a board of trustees, made up of members of the school community and the Head of School.

Lower School Program (Pre-K-grade 5); Middle School Program (grades 6-8); and Upper (High) School Program (grades 9-12), Athlethics Program. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August to late June for the Upper School and a trimester system for grades Kindergarten to 8. Classes taught in English and French.

Our high expectations for students’ academic success has led us to student-centered, integrated instructional strategies and a rich and diverse curriculum which includes core subjects, the arts, foreign languages, the International Baccalaureate and the Advanced Placement Program.

We take pride in the excellent test results achieved by our students and their fine record of admissions to selective institutions of higher learning. This, however, is no cause for us “to rest on our laurels.” Rather it inspires us to continually seek new and innovative ways to strengthen our programs and strategies.

ASP is fortunate to have a dedicated and talented faculty, staff, administration and Board of Trustees, all of whom - acting in concert with interested and supportive parents - strive to provide the necessary resources, optimal learning conditions and educational experiences which will challenge students, enrich their lives and equip them with the essential skills, attitudes and ethics to be positive contributors in the 21st century.

After School Activities include:

- Drawing and Painting
- Film making
- Basketball
- Tai Chi
- Tennis