The American School in London: Details, Fees and Reviews

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	15 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: £32,800 to: £38,000

School fees range in GBP valid for the academic year 2023/2024

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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	4:6

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

Max. number of students per class	20
Average number of students per class	15
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
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 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.

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	Https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1662736949/asl/vogiuqewunhcltvo8bn8/ASL_Profile_2022_1.pdf
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.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

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

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.
Waiting list	Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Applicants who miss the 31 January deadlines will be considered in ASL's second round of decisions assuming the application is complete by 15 March. Admissions becomes rolling after 15 March if any places remain.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes, as space allows.

School start time	8:05
School finish time	G1 - G4: 14:55 G5 - G12: 15:05
Supervised care before/after school	Yes
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes, for a fee.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes.
Uniform required	No

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.
Sports activities included	Physical education, recess, personal fitness and health and wellbeing are all part of the curriculum.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	101 athletic teams

Facilities at the school	Two libraries, full theater, 1 lower school science lab, 4 middle school science labs, 9 high school labs. Make Innovate and Learn Lab (MILL) maker space, band, orchestra and choir spaces, photography studio with dark room, ceramics studio with 3 kilns, art gallery, fine arts studios, robotics classroom, and cafeteria.
Sports facilities at the school	25 meter, 6-lane swimming pool, 3 gymnasiums, 24-acre sports field with tennis courts, baseball, softball, track, football, gardens and field house. Three playgrounds.

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.