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| Number of students |
1400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
US |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:7 |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology integration specialists are employed to develop the intentional and meaningful use of technology to supplement the curricular goals. Students have access to iPads and laptops throughout the day. |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
From Grade 5 and up |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Differs according to age. Homework is assigned to consolidate in-class learning and give students a chance to show what they have learned and to find gaps in understanding. Faculty work to balance assignments and the schedule is structured to allow for two school nights to complete any assignments. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students applying to Grade 5 and above are asked to submit the results of a standardized test that is used to provide context to the rest of the application. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students submit results of the ISEE or SSAT multiple choice standardized exam to add one objective datapoint to the process. There is no "pass mark" and a range of scores are accepted. In this sense it is information for the admissions committee rather than and evaluation one must "pass" to gain admission. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applicants who miss the January deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis in ASL's second round of decisions assuming the application is complete by 15 March. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, as space allows. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
High School students can sit Advanced Placement (AP) exams at the culmination of their subject-specific AP class. Students may also opt to take the SAT or ACT as part of their university applications. |
| Results in these examinations |
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non-denominational school and students of all religions attend our program and are able to practice according to their beliefs. We provide space, time and allowances for students observing their religious practices. As a school, we do not. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a full student support support team (SST). |
| Learning support offered |
We offer programming for students with mild to moderate learning differences through our student support team which is composed of learning specialists, psychologists, counselors, speech and language specialists and tutors. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students are appropriately challenged within the classroom. The American curriculum allows for this adjustment and we are able to add layers of sophistication to content to ensure that all students are challenged. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:05 |
| School finish time |
G1 - G4: 14:55
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Both the Lower and Middle schools have extensive after-school programs; High School students can participate in a variety of after-school clubs. Students in Grade 7 and above can try out for sports teams that compete against other schools. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, for a fee. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, recess, personal fitness and health and wellbeing are all part of the curriculum. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
6 lanes swimming pool |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
101 athletic teams |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School in London is a K-12 independent day school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The American School in London empowers each student to thrive as a lifelong learner and courageous global citizen by fostering intellect, creativity, inclusivity and character. |