Due to exceptional events beyond International School of the Alps control, the school will be closing at the end of the school year 2023/2024.
Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
48 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
Most common nationality |
US |
Ratio of local students to international students |
20% |
Native English speaking teachers |
Not all, however they are all Bilingual |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
There is the possibility to follow extra English classes for non- native speakers. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Max. number of students per class |
10 |
Average number of students per class |
8 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All students are issued with an Apple iPad device to enhance their learning experience. Teachers use Google classrooms to communicate assignments and the school encourages the use of digital resources. However, ASG students will not spend all their time on devices, human interaction, hand writing and reading physical books are still key to their education. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Advanced Placement exams |
Results in these examinations |
The majority of our student receive scores in the 3-5 on the Advanced Placement exams |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Maximum of 2 hours per night on weekdays days |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not currently, although we are able to make adaptations for mild learning needs |
Learning support offered |
The student can receive additional tuition, extra time or adapted assignments as necessary. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We seek to challenge them by provided differentiated classroom work and offering the opportunity to follow challenging online courses. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We are able to provide the details of English speaking psychologists in our region. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Students may be required to take an English test. During the application process examples of Math and English work are required and students must write a motivation essay. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
30 June |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but on a case by case basis. |
School start time |
9am |
School finish time |
5pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
There is a school canteen |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, theatre |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We partner with a local school and our students can participate in these activities with this school |
Facilities at the school |
We are hosted in a large public French school and share library, theatre, Science labs, canteen, school nurse and study halls. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have access to an indoor gymnasium, with facilities for soccer, basketball, badminton, and a variety of indoor sports. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School of Grenoble was founded in 1993 as a response to the needs of the English-speaking business community of the Grenoble area.
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Teaching approach of the school |
ASG's main objectives are to provide a high quality education - based on the American model and taught in English, enabling students between 10 and 18 years of age to reintegrate into English-speaking school systems and to prepare high school students for higher education including American universities. In addition, ASG provides a structure in which students will acquire the benefits of cultural, linguistic and intellectual diversity. |