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American School of Paris

France, Paris

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €25,000 - 41,400
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 810
Type Co-educational
Opened 1946
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

American School of Paris is an independent international school outside Paris that serves students aged 3 to 18 with an American-based, standards-driven curriculum. Upper grades offer a choice of Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, while all students earn an American high school diploma. The program is guided by Understanding by Design, with English as the primary language of instruction and mandatory French at varying levels. MAP testing supports student progress in Grades 3–8. The campus spans more than 12 acres and houses K3–12 in dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces just outside Paris. Facilities include Arts Link studios, Black Box Theater, a 350-seat Performing Arts Center, and Design and STEM Labs with 3D printers and robotics. Beyond academics, ASP offers broad after-school activities—from robotics and sports to Amnesty International and Model UN—alongside a strong music, arts, and service culture, all within a secure, gated environment.

41 Rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France

The Essentials

American School of Paris has 810 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

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.

Stages
Lower School (Grades 2–5, ages 7–10); Middle School (Grades 6–8); Upper School (Grades 9–12).

Type
Independent international school in Paris offering an American curriculum.

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.

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.

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.

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at American School of Paris ranges from EUR 25,000 to EUR 41,400 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

American School of Paris teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Student Teacher Ratio
Student–teacher ratio is 8:1, and the average class size is 18.

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.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.

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.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

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.
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.

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.

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.
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