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| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
| Most common nationality |
American, French, Spanish, South Korean, Israeli, Indian, Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80 percent international/20 percent local |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered to students in Lower and Middle School |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classroom iPads in Lower School, a school laptop program in Middle School, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Upper School |
| 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) |
We offer a comprehensive Distance Learning Program in the event of a partial or total school closure. Students quarantining independently while on-campus classes are in session receive age-appropriate support from dedicated distance learning instructors. Distance learning plans for each academic division are available here: https://www.asparis.org/covid-19/distance-learning |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, including independent learning projects in Lower School |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework assigned depends on grade level and academic program (International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.) There is no homework in Lower School apart from the independent learning projects. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Wait lists depend on grade level |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we evaluate students' academic record. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Upper and Middle School students who are non-native English speakers must take an English assessment. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None, ASP admits students on a rolling basis |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB, AP, MAP |
| Results in these examinations |
Compared to world averages, ASP students in 2020 scored 4 points higher on IB examinations, and .8 points higher on AP examinations. Our students perform above world averages on MAP examinations. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
None |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. English as an Additional Language is offered in Lower and Middle School. Learning Support is offered on a case-by-case basis in Lower, Middle, and Upper School. Guidance counseling is available for all ages, and College Counseling is an integral part of the Upper School experience. |
| Learning support offered |
Each support program is designed to meet students where they are, support them as they make concrete steps toward achieving their personal and academic best, both at ASP, and beyond. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Flexible grouping in Upper School allows for students to extend their learning for their own level. All classes use this model to allow for appropriate differentiation. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not on campus, we work with a network of local educational psychologists and can make referrals as necessary. |
| School start time |
8:45 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, extracurricular activities are offered daily and are supervised. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A multitude of choices from arts, athletics, music, STEM activities, and more. See our dedicated page for more details: https://www.asparis.org/athletics/athletics-welcome |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian options are available each day. |
| Sports activities included |
Sports are included as part of a PE curriculum, including a new biking program |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large sports field, two gymnasiums, one baseball pitch, one all-weather basketball court, personal training area, access to local facilites for golf, tennis, and swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, the ISSTs |
| Other facilities at the school |
Two libraries, one performing arts center, one Black Box theatre, four music rooms, two practice rooms and one recording studio, nine science labs, and three dedicated design and STEAM labs. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American School of Paris, established in 1946, is a coeducational, independent day school for students from ages 3–18. Home to a vibrant community of over 750 students representing over 65 countries, ASP students achieve their personal and academic best with innovative and internationally-recognized programs for learners of all ages. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We use an inquriy based approach to teaching and learning, allowing students to receive an individualized education that focuses on their needs, interests, and future personal and academic goals. Following an American curriculum with AP and IB options in the Upper School, our students are well prepared to engage with the dynamic environments within and beyond ASP. |