American School of Paris vs Ellipse Montessori Academy

	A American School of Paris Paris, France	E Ellipse Montessori Academy Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €25,000 - 41,400	Fees / year €13,800 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 810	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1946	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The American School of Paris is located in Saint-Cloud, France, a western suburb of Paris. The campus sits on a private 5-hectare (12-acre) site just outside central Paris. The address is 41 Rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France. It is accessible by bus and train, and ASP provides a private bus service across western Paris and nearby suburbs.	Location Located at 3 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris. The school is in the heart of Paris. The campus is spacious, calm, bright and secure, with a terrace, courtyard and library.
Stages	Stages Lower School (Grades 2–5, ages 7–10); Middle School (Grades 6–8); Upper School (Grades 9–12).	Stages Ages 2 to 3: Infant Community; 3 to 6: Children's House; 6 to 11: Elementary; 11 to 15: Middle School; 15 to 18: International High School
School type	School type Independent international school in Paris offering an American curriculum.	School type Bilingual Montessori school in Paris serving ages 2 to 18; instruction in French and English; program aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 63 nationalities represented; 27 countries on the enrollment map account for 94% of enrollment; United States is the most represented at 34.6%; France accounts for 17.3% of enrollment.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available from Grade 1. ASP provides learning support as part of an inclusive program; about 15% of students across levels require some form of learning support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.; after-school activities begin at 3:40 p.m.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details ASP provides a private bus service with routes across western Paris and nearby suburbs. Bus 6246 stops at Gustave Lambert; Bus 467 serves the Pont de Saint Cloud area; schedules are managed by the Bus Office.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - EUR 1,450 per child (one-time, payable at time of application). The application fee is refundable only if the school does not offer a space; it is not refundable when a space is offered. Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group) - K3–K4: EUR 25,000 per year. Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee into three equal instalments): EUR 8,333.33 per term (inference: see note below about term calculation). - K5–Grade 5: EUR 34,600 per year. Per term (3 equal instalments): EUR 11,533.33 per term (inference). - Grades 6–8 (Middle School): EUR 39,965 per year. Per term (3 equal instalments): EUR 13,321.67 per term (inference). - Grades 9–12 (Upper School): EUR 40,950 per year. Per term (3 equal instalments): EUR 13,650.00 per term (inference). (Note on per-term figures: the above per-term amounts are calculated by dividing each published annual tuition by three to produce equal-term figures. This per-term calculation is an explicit arithmetic inference intended to give per-term values where the school's public fee listing provides annual amounts; the school calendar follows a typical academic year running from late August/early September through June. ) One-time and mandatory additional fees - Capital assessment: EUR 12,200 per child (one-time, non-refundable; charged during the first year a child attends in K5 and above). - Security fee: EUR 2,000 per child per year (annual, mandatory). Mandatory fees where assigned - English as an Additional Language (EAL) fee: EUR 5,490 per child per year (mandatory only for students assigned to the EAL program). - Learning Support Services fee: EUR 6,695 per child per year (mandatory only for students assigned to learning support services). Optional / program-specific charges - Bus fees (annual): - Zone 1 (close to school): EUR 4,100 per child per year. - Zone 2 (other areas): EUR 4,550 per child per year. - Extracurricular and optional trips / activities (examples and typical extra charges billed separately at time of reservation): - Music festival trips: approximately EUR 800 each. - Model United Nations (selected trips): EUR 600–1,000. - Seasonal athletics trips: approximately EUR 230 each; ISST tournaments approximately EUR 300 (depending on host city). - Theater trip to London: approximately EUR 500. - Selected academic clubs/trips: examples around EUR 600–800. These are charged in addition to tuition when the activity is optional. Educational (curricular) trips - Educational trips that are integral to and mandatory for the curriculum are included in the tuition fee; no separate charge for mandatory curricular trips is billed. If a curricular trip does not take place, funds are typically reallocated and reimbursements are not provided. Billing schedule and payment terms - Application fee: payable at the time of application. Capital assessment is charged one time in the first year K5 and above. Security fee and other assigned program fees are charged on an annual basis. Partial-year charges and refunds follow a defined partial-year fee policy (see refund section). - The school's published fee material does not specify a detailed public billing calendar (invoice due dates or standard instalment schedule) for tuition invoices on the public fees page. The per-term figures above are an arithmetic division of the annual tuition into three equal instalments to provide per-term amounts where parents require them; the school's calendar follows the typical academic year (September to June). Refund information and partial-year fee policy - New students: - Withdrawal prior to June 1 of the year of entry: full refund of tuition and fees paid. - Withdrawal between June 1 and August 15 of the year of entry: 50% refund of tuition and fees. - Withdrawal after August 15 and prior to December 31 of the year of entry (provided Admissions Office is notified by December 10): 25% refund of tuition and fees. - Students beginning classes after January 1 are charged 75% of full-year tuition and fees; students beginning after April 30 are charged 40% of full-year tuition and fees. The Capital Assessment is charged in full. A space may be held by paying 100% of tuition and fees. - Returning students: - Withdrawal prior to June 1: full refund of tuition and fees paid. - Withdrawal between June 1 and August 15: 50% refund. - Withdrawal after August 15 and prior to December 31 (provided Admissions Office is notified by the stated deadline): 25% refund. - The school explicitly identifies the Capital Assessment and Application fees as non-refundable. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as an international day school for ages 3–18 and does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees. Other costs and common incidental items - Uniform: No mandatory uniform fee or required school uniform charge is published in the school's public fee listing. - Meals / cafeteria: the school provides cafeteria recharge facilities and a lunch program; meal costs and cafeteria card recharges are handled separately from tuition. Specific meal-plan pricing is not published in the general tuition-and-fees listing. - Instrument rental, course materials, specialist program fees and other occasional charges may be billed separately depending on program participation; examples (music, trips, clubs) are listed under optional charges above. Fee payment options - For the school's extension and short programs, payment options explicitly accepted include credit card (via processors such as BlueSnap and PayPal) and bank transfer (RIB provided on request). The school's giving/donation channels also accept bank transfer and credit card payments. These references indicate that bank transfer and credit/debit card payment channels are used by the school for program and community payments; specific tuition invoice payment portals or installment processors are not detailed on the public fees page. Summary (key figures at a glance) - Application fee (one-time): EUR 1,450 per child. - Annual tuition (K3–K4): EUR 25,000; per term (3-way split, inference): EUR 8,333.33. - Annual tuition (K5–Grade 5): EUR 34,600; per term (3-way split, inference): EUR 11,533.33. - Annual tuition (Grades 6–8): EUR 39,965; per term (3-way split, inference): EUR 13,321.67. - Annual tuition (Grades 9–12): EUR 40,950; per term (3-way split, inference): EUR 13,650.00. - Capital assessment (one-time for K5+): EUR 12,200 (non-refundable). - Security fee (annual): EUR 2,000. - EAL fee (if assigned, annual): EUR 5,490. - Learning support fee (if assigned, annual): EUR 6,695. - Bus (optional, annual): EUR 4,100 (zone 1) or EUR 4,550 (zone 2). - Refund / partial-year policy: specified percentage refunds depending on withdrawal date; capital assessment and application fee are non-refundable.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - New enrolments (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 500. - Ages 6–11: EUR 700. - Middle School (11–15 years) application fee: EUR 700. - High School (15–17 years) application fee: EUR 700. - Re-registrations (non-refundable application fees): - Ages 2–6: EUR 250. - Ages 6–11: EUR 500. - Middle School re-registration (11–15 years): EUR 500. - High School re-registration (15–17 years): EUR 700. - Deposit to guarantee a place: a deposit equal to two months' tuition is required and is deducted from tuition; deposit amounts vary by level (shown on the school's fee schedule as ranging approximately from EUR 2,300 to EUR 5,600 depending on level). Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group / class) — academic year 2025–2026 - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years, morning schedule): EUR 11,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Pre-K / Nursery (Class 2–3 years or 3–6 years, full day): EUR 13,800 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45; Wednesday until 11:50.) - Elementary (Class 6–11 years): EUR 16,200 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–16:00; Wednesday until 11:40.) - Middle School (Class 11–15 years): EUR 20,500 per year. (Schedule: Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00; Wednesday until 12:00.) - International High School: - Grade 10 (Seconde): EUR 24,000 per year. - IB Diploma Years (DP1 / DP2 — 1re and Terminale): EUR 28,000 per year. - Summary listing of annual tuition by grade (condensed): - Ages 2–5 (nursery / kindergarten full day): EUR 13,800. - Grades 1–5 (elementary 6–11 years): EUR 16,200. - Grades 6–9 (middle school 11–15 years): EUR 20,500. - Grade 10: EUR 24,000. - Grades 11–12 (IB years): EUR 28,000. Additional compulsory or commonly charged fees - Organic school catering (100% organic caterer): EUR 1,460 per year (option shown as catering). - Lunch box option (where a medical certificate is required): EUR 450 per year. - Ellipse Outfit Pack (uniform/pack): EUR 150 (charged in Middle School and High School listings). - Career Coaching (3ème / 3rd grade in middle school): EUR 600. - Development Fee for IB programme (one-time / programme development): EUR 5,000 (listed under High School). - Computer deposit (High School): EUR 400. - External diploma/examination fees are additional to tuition (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge diplomas, IB diploma fees and other diploma fees). Family discounts and concessions - A family discount is applied for families with two or more children: the discount is deducted from the tuition fees for the youngest child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and additional charges are presented as annual amounts; the school requires a deposit equal to two months' tuition to guarantee a place; that deposit is deducted from the tuition balance. Application/registration fees are non-refundable. - The school's public fee information does not publish a detailed term-by-term invoice schedule or the standard instalment options in the fee text provided. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential education is listed; all schedules and fees are for day programmes. Other costs or optional charges - Extracurricular programmes, holiday courses and some extracurricular activities are offered and may carry separate registration or participation charges (these appear as separate items in the school's extracurricular/holiday programme communications). Refund information - Application / registration fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. - No separate general tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal is published in the school's publicly listed fee page; specific refund conditions beyond the non-refundable application fee are not specified in the publicly displayed fee text. Fee payment options - The school's publicly available fee page lists amounts, deposits and non-refundable application fees but does not publish the specific accepted payment methods (for example: card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the fee text. Contact the school to confirm accepted payment methods and instalment arrangements. Notes - All figures above are those published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are expressed in euros (EUR).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform required. Ellipse Outfit Pack: 150 euros.
Food options	Food options The cafeterias are staffed by French chefs and provide fresh, balanced meals every day. Lower School students in Grades K5–5 eat in the cafeteria and can choose daily hot lunch or bring lunch from home. Middle and Upper School students can purchase food à la carte and are not required to sign up for a meal plan; healthy snacks are available throughout the day.	Food options 100% Organic Caterer: 1,460 euros / year; Lunch box (medical certificate required): 450 euros / year.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is an independent international school in Paris governed by a Board of Trustees. The Head of School leads the administrative team, and governance is provided by the Board to oversee and direct ASP's strategy.	Governance and ownership Ellipse Montessori Academy is run as a professional family school. A Parent Committee exists to collaborate with parents. It is a member of the Association Montessori de France (AMF).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ASP follows an American approach to education. The curriculum is standards-based for Grades K3–12 and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. The Understanding by Design framework guides all curriculum units. The main language of instruction is English, and all students study French at varying levels. Upper School offers IB, AP, or a mixture of both, and all graduates receive an American high school diploma. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is used to assess progress for students in Grades 3–8.	Curriculum details From age 2 to 18, Ellipse Montessori Academy in Paris provides a bilingual Montessori program in French and English. The Primary program (2–11) is Montessori-based and bilingual. For ages 11–15, the Collège Alternatif Bilingue offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and Cambridge Certification. For ages 15–18, the Lycée International Bilingue offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate. Educators are AMI-certified and French- or English-speaking, and the bilingual program is aligned with the national education system and beyond.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student–teacher ratio is 8:1, and the average class size is 18.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results ASP's Class of 2024 achieved strong results in AP and IB programs. Over 90% of the Class of 2024 participated in AP or IB. The IB Diploma pass rate is 100%, and the average IB Diploma score is 34.6. AP exam scores 3 or higher were achieved by ASP students.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have earned degrees from universities around the world. Notable destinations include Brown University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, NYU, Georgetown University, UC Berkeley, Imperial College London, ESCP, ESSEC, McGill University, University of British Columbia, KAIST, and the American University of Paris.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides a supportive environment focused on social and emotional development. The Middle School and Upper School emphasize wellbeing and social‑emotional awareness as part of the curriculum. The Advisory Program connects students with a trusted adult to support academic and personal growth.	Social & emotional learning The school includes cognitive and socio-emotional development as part of its bilingual Montessori program, fostering autonomy, self-awareness, and social growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school offers a Learning Support program for students with learning differences and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program for non‑native English speakers. An Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is created for students enrolled in the Learning Support program to address academic and behavioral needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided for Grades 1–8 to support English‑language development. New students are assessed to determine EAL needs and placement, with differentiated instruction within an immersive and inclusive environment. The school operates as a fully English‑speaking school with daily French language study integrated into the program.	English as an additional language The school delivers its educational program in both French and English; teachers are French-speaking or English-speaking.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a central focus across Middle and Upper School. The Middle School emphasizes wellbeing alongside academics, with counselors supporting educational and emotional needs. Guidance services and counseling programs provide ongoing support for students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through socio-emotional development and a bilingual AMI-certified teaching team delivering education in both languages.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The safeguarding statement commits to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of young people, with school personnel vigilant for signs of distress and trained to intervene. The policy aligns with the International Task Force on Child Protection, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and French law, and a dedicated safeguarding team leads the effort.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus spans 12+ acres and houses all three schools, Grades K3–12, in dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The campus is just outside Paris, offering space while remaining minutes from the city. Much of the campus has been rebuilt to provide modern spaces for all classes, including Arts Link with ceramics studios, art studios, a Black Box Theater, a band room, a choir room, recording studios, and a film-making classroom. Design and STEM Labs include 3D printers, laser cutters, and robots. The Performing Arts Center houses a 350-seat theater, and Arts spaces include ceramics, sculpture, photography and studio art. The campus is private, gated, access-controlled, and staffed with a 24/7 security team.	Facilities overview The school has five classrooms. The spaces are spacious, calm, bright, and secure, and include a terrace, courtyard, library, and a landscaped environment that encourages autonomy. The school is bilingual in French and English, with AMI-certified teachers guiding students. The educational program in both languages is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Expansive sports fields are on campus. The campus spans 12+ acres and houses all three schools in dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces. The campus is private, gated, access-controlled, and staffed with a 24/7 security team.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Arts Link features ceramics studios, art studios, a Black Box Theater, a band room, a choir room, recording studios, a film-making classroom, and more. The Performing Arts Center includes a 350-seat theater as part of the arts spaces. Design and STEM Labs include 3D printers, laser cutters, and robots. Much of the campus has been rebuilt into modern spaces for all classes.	Academic facilities The school has AMI-certified teachers who are French or English speaking. They teach across five classrooms. The bilingual program is delivered in French and English. The program is aligned with the French national education system and beyond.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities include non-competitive sports, arts, and robotics. Amnesty International is offered as a student club (Grades 9–12). Art Club is available for Grades K5–12 with various meeting times. Baseball is offered for Grades 3–5, and Winter Basketball is offered for Grades 6–8. Beginner Violin is offered for Grades 2–5.	Extra curricular facilities Integrated extracurricular activities are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Since its founding in 1946, the American School of Paris has provided a world-class education to the international community in Paris. It is an independent international school offering an American curriculum to students aged 3–18 from more than 64 countries, located at 41 Rue Pasteur, Saint-Cloud. An interactive timeline highlights the school's history and its evolution into the ASP of today. ASP presents itself as an independent international school serving a diverse student body near Paris.	History Founded in 2017 in the heart of Paris, Ellipse Montessori Academy serves children from 2 to 18 years old across five classrooms guided by AMI-certified teachers. It is a bilingual school delivering instruction in French and English and offers Montessori pedagogy alongside Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate programs at secondary levels. The learning environment is spacious, calm, bright, and secure, with spaces such as a terrace, courtyard, and library designed to foster autonomy and self-awareness. The school operates in Paris and provides education across the infant, primary, elementary, middle, and high school stages.
Community	Community ASP emphasizes a welcoming, diverse, and caring community where new families are welcomed and onboarding is thorough. New students and families arrive throughout the year, and the school offers a wide range of student activities, a focus on well-being and inclusion, and extensive parent activities and social events. The ASP community also maintains a global alumni network with more than 18,000 alumni worldwide.	Community Ellipse Montessori Academy fosters a community with strong parental involvement. It partners with families to co-educate their child and has created an Ellipse Parent Committee to coordinate parent participation. The school operates in Paris and maintains a bilingual English-French learning environment. It serves students from ages 2 to 18, supporting a multi-age community and ongoing parent-school collaboration.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a Parent–Faculty Association (PFA) made up of parents from across the school. The PFA volunteers with grade levels, hosts events for parents on and off campus, supports student spirit activities, and bridges families with faculty and staff to build an international Paris community. Its mission is to build community, foster a welcoming atmosphere, celebrate ASP's international diversity, and connect families with the school. Neighborhood, country, and language groups are led by volunteer liaisons who organize meetings and welcome new members; two parent coffees are offered per grade level each year with topic-focused sessions. The Senior Parents Group coordinates announcements, senior photos, the prom, awards luncheon, graduation dinner, and the senior directory. The PFA also offers a range of parent activities and community service opportunities, including a refugee food distribution program with Utopia 56.	Parent teacher association Ellipse has a Parent Committee (Comité de parents Ellipse) that coordinates parent involvement. The committee fosters collaboration between families and staff. Parents participate in activities and school life through this committee. The school emphasizes partnership with parents as part of its mission. The committee provides a formal channel for parent voices.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers robotics and programming as part of the after-school activities. Math Lab provides 1.5-hour sessions for Grades 6–8 to get support and enrichment in math. Humanities Lab offers a 1.5-hour open session where students in Grades 6–8 can get support for social studies, English, science, or other classes as needed. Model UN is a club in which students debate global issues in the UN framework, practicing debate and public speaking and researching the nations they represent, with several conferences held throughout the year that require leadership and collaboration.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers private music lessons and musical theater as after-school activities. Robotics and programming are included among after-school offerings, along with pottery and painting. The arts program features a full-size auditorium, a black box theater, a music recording studio, filmmaking classes and competitions, and modern art studios.	Arts & creative The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week for 3–5 year-olds and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week for 6–11 year-olds. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. The activities provide creative experiences in circus arts, visual illustration, design, and Pilates. The sessions take place during All Saints' Week, from 21 to 25 October 2024.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model UN is a club in which students debate global issues using the UN framework. In Model UN meetings, students practice debate and public speaking and research the nations they represent to learn about foreign policy, and they attend several conferences throughout the year that require leadership and collaboration. Tennis offers off-campus instruction in French, giving students a rich cultural experience and is listed as a French-language activity for younger students.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school has over 60 clubs, including music, arts, performance, coding, science, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, community service, and non-competitive sports. INK Magazine is ASP's student-led literary magazine with open-mic events and Paris expeditions. The Trebels is a student-run a cappella singing group.	Social & hobbies The All Saints' Week vacation courses include Circus Arts & Rugby Tots Week (3–5 year-olds) and Graphic Illustration and Design & Pilates Week (6–11 year-olds), offering group activities and hobbies. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These activities involve social interaction and collaborative learning through arts and movement.
Community & service	Community & service Habitat for Humanity and Amnesty International are among ASP's service-oriented clubs. Service learning opportunities are integrated into the after-school program. The National Honor Society provides service-focused opportunities, with membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Model UN develops leadership and collaboration through conferences. National Honor Society emphasizes leadership, with membership based on four areas of evaluation: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A student council and related leadership opportunities are available as part of campus life.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school fields over 30 competitive varsity and junior varsity teams across sports such as soccer, volleyball, cross country, track, basketball, swimming, and tennis. Non-competitive sports are also offered among the many after-school activities. Mindfulness is taught as a program, with Mindfulness sessions and Yoga offered after school, including Mini Yoga and Yoga for younger students.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Circus Arts, Rugby Tots, and Pilates Week promote movement and physical wellbeing. Courses run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and cost 290 euros per week. These sessions support wellbeing through active, movement-based activities during All Saints' Week (21–25 October 2024).
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the main language of instruction and is used across all classes. French is compulsory for all students and offered at varying levels, with French instruction in all grades. In Lower School, Early Childhood students receive 30 minutes of French per day. Spanish is offered as an elective.	Language provision The school teaches French and English. In French, the program follows the Education Nationale framework, adapted and completed by the Montessori Pedagogy. In English, the Cambridge programme is followed, adapted to the rhythm of the Montessori Pedagogy. AMI-trained teachers teach in either English or French, with classes organized by age groups: Nursery Community (2-3), Children's House (3-6), Elementary (6-11), and Middle School (11-15).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school is a French-English bilingual Montessori school for ages 2 to 15.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Accredited by the Middle Schools Association and the Council of International Schools. Member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the European Council of International Schools and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Registered as an association loi 1901 (not-for-profit) organization in France. Governed by a Board of Trustees.	Accreditations Member of Association Montessori de France (AMF). AMI-certified teachers.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions ASP accepts applications for students aged 3 to 18 and uses a rolling admissions model for the current academic year (space permitting), with applications for the following academic year opening in October. Applications are completed online through the admissions portal; required documents include the student's school reports from the previous two years and the current year, a student questionnaire, confidential teacher and counselor forms, a parent questionnaire, and a copy of the passport; the application fee is €1,450 and is non-refundable if an offer is made, but refundable if no space is offered. An English-language assessment may be required for Grade 6–12 applicants to determine the appropriate level of English-language support, and non-native speakers are assessed through the English as an Additional Language (EAL) pathway. The Admissions Committee reviews complete files and communicates decisions within 10–15 working days after receipt of the complete file; October marks the start of accepting applications for the following year, and rolling admissions may apply for the current year if space permits. The school provides relocation support for families relocating to Paris, including grade-level placement and EAL/learning-support considerations.	Admissions Nursery and Elementary admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5). Middle School and Lycée admission process: 1. Pre-enroll online. 2. Participate in a pedagogical information meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the child and their parents (Child follow-up booklet to be sent before the day of the appointment). 4. Letter of motivation from the family and child. 5. Letters of recommendation from 2 teachers. 6. Immersing the child in the classroom atmosphere (from age 5).
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial assistance is available for current ASP families who require temporary tuition and fee support; ASP does not offer need-based or merit scholarships to applicants.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Waitpool: When a grade level is full, a waiting pool is developed only as a last resort; parents are advised when a place may become available or if an additional class will be formed. Waitpool placements are communicated to families as placement opportunities arise.	Waitlist —
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