American School of Paris vs Notre Dame International High School

	A American School of Paris Paris, France	N Notre Dame International High School Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €25,000 - 41,400	Fees / year €21,500 - 37,120
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 810	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1946	Opened 2010
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 Verneuil-sur-Seine, Yvelines, France (Paris Greater Area). Address: 106, Grande-Rue, F-78480 Verneuil-sur-Seine.
Stages	Stages Lower School (Grades 2–5, ages 7–10); Middle School (Grades 6–8); Upper School (Grades 9–12).	Stages Grades 10–12 (ages 15–18).
School type	School type Independent international school in Paris offering an American curriculum.	School type Private international day- and boarding school in the Paris region offering a US high school diploma; bilingual English–French faculty.
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 United States
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 fees & deposit - Application fee: EUR 250 (one-time, non‑refundable). - Admission deposit: EUR 2,000 due immediately after admission; the deposit is credited against the first invoice/term. Tuition fees — annual and per‑semester, by grade - Grade 10 (Year 10): Annual tuition (day/standard plan) EUR 21,200. Typical fall/spring semester amounts billed separately are approximately EUR 11,400 per semester (semester billing is used for fall-only or spring-only enrolments). - Grade 11 (Year 11): Annual tuition EUR 21,500. Semester billing is typically around EUR 11,600 per semester. - Grade 12 (Year 12): Annual tuition EUR 21,750. Semester billing (where available) is typically around EUR 11,900 per semester; spring intake to Grade 12 is limited. Boarding and accommodation fees (housing options and typical charges) - 5‑day weekly boarding (weekday full board; dorms closed during school breaks): approximately EUR 2,650 per semester / EUR 5,300 per year. Includes weekday breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner; dorms closed during school holidays. - 5‑day boarding + weekend dorm option: approximately EUR 4,150 per semester / EUR 8,100 per year. - 7‑day homestay (full board, homestay host family; accommodation provided during breaks): approximately EUR 3,450 per semester / EUR 6,400 per year. Homestays include weekend and holiday board as specified by the homestay plan. - 7‑day full boarding (on‑campus, weekdays full board; reduced meals at weekends/self‑catered weekends): approximately EUR 6,900 per semester / EUR 13,800 per year. Weekly laundry and weekday full board are normally included for full boarders. Homestay during school breaks (2 weeks) is typically charged at about EUR 500. What is included in tuition / included services - Tuition billing generally includes classroom tuition, textbook rental and facility fees, visa support for non‑EU students, school weekday lunches, insurance (medical/school/emergency repatriation where applicable), airport pickup on first arrival and a 24/7 emergency phone number. Specific inclusions are identified on the student invoice/contract. Other required or commonly billed costs - Miscellaneous school fees (student account charges for supplies, library subscriptions, standardised testing, lab/IT fees, some excursions): commonly charged as an annual miscellaneous fee (examples published around EUR 500 per year; historic materials have shown amounts up to EUR 800–920 in other years). Miscellaneous items are billed either annually or per semester. - Paris transport card: typically charged where arranged by the school (example figure cited EUR 450). - iPad rental / technology charge: school communications show an iPad rental / technology charge where applicable (example: EUR 150 per semester in recent published schedules). AP exam fees and other exam/test fees are billed separately and are non‑refundable. - Excursions, extracurricular activities, weekend outings, special trips, private tuition and damages or replacement costs: charged in addition to tuition and billed directly to the student account as they occur. Homestay during school breaks and departure transfers are extra (typical short homestay fee for a 2‑week break shown at EUR 500). Billing schedule and payment terms - Deposit: EUR 2,000 due immediately upon offer acceptance; deposit is credited to the account. Remaining balance due by the published deadlines. - Normal invoice deadlines: full‑year / fall semester balances are due by July 31; spring semester balances are due by November 30. The remaining balance must be paid by these deadlines even if a visa has not yet been issued. Banking details and the full range of accepted payment methods appear on the student invoice. Failure to meet payment deadlines may lead to dismissal and repatriation. Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules - Visa refusal: tuition is refunded in the event a student is unable to obtain a visa, less the one‑off application fee retained (example retained application fee shown as EUR 250). - Cancellation for reasons other than visa refusal: a partial refund is possible if cancellation occurs before the invoice deadlines (examples published show a refund of EUR 1,000 if cancelled before July 31 for the fall/full year or before November 30 for spring), with no refunds issued after the stated deadlines. - Withdrawal after arrival / after a semester has started: no refund is issued for a semester that has already begun. Dismissal for disciplinary or legal reasons normally results in no refund of program fees. These cancellation and refund rules are set out in the programme/contract documents. Fee payment options - Accepted methods commonly include bank (wire) transfer to the billing account indicated on the invoice, French cheque and cash where appropriate. Specific available payment methods for each invoice (including whether credit card payment is accepted) are listed on the invoice and in the student invoice/payment instructions. Payments for tuition and accommodation are processed to the programme billing entity identified on the invoice (Nacel France in the programme contract). Administrative / contract notes relevant to fees - The admissions process issues an admission letter and a fee invoice; the deposit secures placement and is credited toward the first billed amount. The programme contract (Nacel France / school programme agreement) contains the detailed payment, cancellation and disciplinary clauses that govern refunds, repatriation and fee forfeiture. Any additional charges (damages, AP exam fees, private lessons, replacement textbooks, transfers beyond the first arrival) are billed to the student account.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Notre-Dame International High School is a day school as well as a boarding school in France, offering 5-day weekly boarding or 7-day full-time boarding on campus.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement No uniform.
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 Weekday boarding includes breakfast, hot lunch, a light snack after school, and hot dinner. For 7-day boarders, weekends provide half board (breakfast and hot dinner); dinners at weekends are organized at school with a 3-course menu choice, breakfasts are served at the cafeteria or dorms, and lunches on weekends are not provided and must be bought by students.
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 Notre-Dame International High School is a private American program on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux campus, managed by the Dean of Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux; it is the international program of Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, a French private high school.
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 NDIHS offers an American-style high school education in English that leads to a US High School Diploma under certain credit conditions. The curriculum includes English-language courses across Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science, and Foreign Language, with all other courses taught in English by the American program. French language courses are available for non-native speakers and are administered by Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux in French, with additional French, Art, and Physical Education courses offered in French. All students attend daily French language classes and can book additional French during breaks to upgrade their level.
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 College advisement is provided for French universities and Grandes Ecoles through Info-Avenir, including on-campus orientation and a university fair; Notre-Dame International High School has partnerships with Grandes Ecoles de Management to ease applications. For worldwide university applications, students have access to UNIFROG via UNIFROG, including Common App, and staff can assist with documentation and submission of recommendations.
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 NDIHS supports social and emotional learning through a mission that promotes compassion for others, intercultural understanding, respect for diverse viewpoints, and personal and social responsibility. A defined student profile emphasizes Compassionate & Kind; Curious & Open-minded; Reflective & Self-aware; Autonomous & Responsible; Integrity-driven; Conscientious & Committed; Humble & Grateful; and Respectful of Self, Others & Environment. The curricular goals emphasize mindfulness, empathy, self-reflection, and intercultural thinking, and aim to develop English proficiency and intercultural communication for success in postsecondary studies.
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 program uses an American curriculum held in English and provides English-language instruction; non-French speakers have opportunities to learn the French language and culture while studying in France.
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 A nurse staffs the infirmary to address health needs; minor injuries and illnesses are treated on-site and more serious issues may require physician assessment with parental/host family notification. The nurse arranges doctor visits as needed and the school communicates with families about serious injuries or illnesses. The mission also promotes well-being through mindfulness, empathy, self-reflection, and balance as part of intercultural understanding.
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 Ill dormitory students report to the infirmary after first checking in with the dormitory director or teacher; day students and host-family students should not attend school when ill. If a host student is sick, the welfare of others requires the student to stay home. Parents/host families must notify Notre Dame International High School of health changes that may affect performance, and the school coordinates emergency information as needed.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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 Notre Dame Les Oiseaux serves approximately 3,000 students aged 4–20, including about 50 international students on an American curriculum. The campus spans 14 hectares and is shared with French peers. International High School classes are held in the high school building (St. Pierre) and are located near science labs and common areas. Classrooms are distributed across multiple age-based buildings, with computer rooms and modernized libraries for middle and upper school students. The chateau has been renovated with a new library/media center and a dormitory wing, and there is a multi-year project to upgrade facilities and improve accessibility for persons with physical disabilities. There is also a brand-new self-service cafeteria with a kitchen serving hot lunches, and an on-site nurse is available.
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 On the French campus, sports facilities include two outdoor soccer fields; two running tracks (100 m and 350 m); two indoor gymnasiums for basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton and indoor soccer; and a dedicated room for fitness.
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 Classrooms are distributed in various buildings depending on age; there are computer rooms; libraries are modernized for middle and upper school students; science and computer labs are excellent with up-to-date instruments.
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 On-campus clubs and athletics include Arts du cirque, Danse/Step, Table Tennis, Multisports, Volleyball, and Crossfit. The year theme is E3D (Development Durable). Students sign up for activities on campus, and the school offers project-driven clubs such as Atelier BD-MANGA-ILLUSTRATION des oiseaux, Club journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, ECO CLUB Potager, and more; Model UN participates in ILYMUN (Lyon) and INDMUN at Institut de Notre Dame in St Germain en Laye, with around 20 students currently participating (including 15 French students). Clubs are revised annually. There are off-campus activities and local clubs available for some sports.
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 Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux was established in 1929 at the Château de Verneuil by the Congregation of Notre Dame. The Château's history dates to the 16th century and includes ownership by French noble families; Alexis de Tocqueville spent his adolescence there, and François-René de Chateaubriand was welcomed there while under Tocqueville ownership. In 1929 the Château was purchased by the Congregation of Notre Dame, and the Church itself is recognized as a historical monument. Notre-Dame International High School was developed on the Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux campus as an American school in France, making the campus international.
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 NDIHS hosts orientation on the first day to help new students adjust to the environment. Graduation ceremonies are a regular feature, with memories shared in photos from multiple years. The school offers on-campus clubs and social activities, including Model UN, choir, and a range of arts and sports clubs, and these activities involve collaboration with French peers. Off-campus excursions and trips to major Parisian sites, such as the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, are part of the school calendar.
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 —
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 NDIHS offers project-driven clubs that require student participation in extracurriculars during the academic year. Model UN engages students in international conferences such as ILYMUN in Lyon and INDMUN in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, with about 20 students taking part. Past and current clubs include drama and performance art, Keyclub, Interconnections, table tennis, tailoring, publishing, photography, student council, fashion, safe space, and chess, with offerings revised annually. Students are invited to be leaders and propose new clubs.
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 NDIHS provides on-campus arts activities such as Arts du cirque and Danse/Step. Other arts-oriented clubs include Atelier BD-MANGA-ILLUSTRATION, Club journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, and ECO CLUB Potager. Past offerings include drama and performance art, a photography club, a publishing club, and a fashion club, with club offerings updated each year.
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 NDIHS fosters intercultural understanding and collaboration among students. International and French students share a study building and participate in social activities to practice French and engage with each other. The school offers French language courses to non-native speakers and teaches in English as part of the US High School Diploma program. Model UN exposes students to diverse cultures and languages through international conferences.
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 NDIHS supports a broad social and hobby ecosystem, including Keyclub, Interconnections, Journalisme, Rallye Lecture, Club Lecture, Publishing, Photography, Student Council, Fashion, Safe Space, and Chess. On-campus physical activities include Arts du Cirque, Danse/Step, Table Tennis, Multisports, Volleyball, and Crossfit. Clubs are revised annually, and students are encouraged to lead and propose new clubs.
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 NDIHS features ECO CLUB Potager that focuses on environmental initiatives. Students are encouraged to participate in social activities with French peers and foster social responsibility through leadership opportunities within clubs. The club offerings include student leadership roles and various community-oriented activities.
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 Students are invited to be leaders and propose new clubs or extracurricular activities. Model UN participation develops leadership, public speaking, and teamwork. A Student Council club exists as part of the extracurricular offerings.
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 On-campus activities include circus arts, dance, table tennis, multisports, volleyball, and Crossfit. The year theme is E3D (Development Durable), focusing on sustainable development and well-being. During holidays, students may take French classes in France, ski camps, sports camps with French teenagers, and English language courses in London or the UK, among other options.
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 English is the language of instruction for most courses; French language courses are offered for non-native speakers, taught by Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' and in French for certain subjects such as French language, Art, and Physical Education; the AP French Language and Culture course is available.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English with French language courses for non-native speakers. Courses administered by the French school Notre-Dame 'Les Oiseaux' include French language, Art, and Physical Education. All other courses are taught in English by the American program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Students attend French language courses daily. The French language program follows CEFR standards. DELF exams are available annually at the Alliance Française in Paris, and the school can arrange registrations; there are also opportunities to study French in Lyon or in the South of France, including a French language summer course in Paris.
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 COGNIA accreditation.
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 The school is an international boarding school in Europe in the Paris Greater Area. The school has a rolling admission policy for the 2026/2027 school year, and visa students must apply no later than four months before the start of the school year, with early applications encouraged. The language of instruction is English. Notre-Dame International High School offers a bilingual American high school program in Paris with AP courses in English-language arts, mathematics, social science, science, and French. The school serves Grades 10–12 (about ages 14/15 to 18). Admission decisions are based on a completed application that includes previous school records and teacher recommendations; Grade 12 admission is limited and may require an interview and an essay, and strong English skills are expected. Non-French speakers may access French immersion classes from beginner to advanced levels, and French lessons are introduced on arrival; a French summer course is available. Applicants are high-achieving and motivated and are prepared to pursue higher education in the US, France, or elsewhere; the program emphasizes interaction with an international student body. The admission process includes six steps: Step 1 Read our Admission Policy; Step 2 Discover the American high school program in Paris; Step 3 Apply using the School Application Form and accompanying Boarding/Homestay/Contract forms; Step 4 Pay tuition and accommodation to receive an Admission Letter and Fee Invoice; Step 5 Apply for a French student visa if not EU; Step 6 Prepare arrival in Paris, including the School Calendar for 2025/2026. Housing options include 5-Day Boarding, 7-Day Homestay, 5-Day Boarding + 2-Day Homestay, and 7-Day Boarding. Admission decisions are made by the administration after consideration of interviews, recommendations, transcripts, and other factors; admitted students receive an Admission Letter and Fee Invoice. Contacts for the Admissions Office are provided for scheduling calls or visits. The School Calendar 2025/2026 lists arrival for dorm and homestay students on August 31, 2025 and the First Day of School on September 1, 2025, with subsequent holidays and term dates noted on the calendar.
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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