American School of Paris
| American School of Paris | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
41, Rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud France | |
| Coordinates | 48°50′26″N 2°11′46″E / 48.8406°N 2.1961°E |
| Information | |
| Type | International school |
| Established | 1946 |
| Head of school | Misha Simmonds |
| Faculty | ±200 |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Enrollment | ±800 |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Website | www |
The American School of Paris (ASP), established in 1946, is a coeducational, independent international school in Saint-Cloud, France, in the Paris metropolitan area.
The school has over 800 students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-Bac. On a private 4-hectare (10.5 acre) campus on the edge of Paris, ASP provides an American education to an international student body of more than 60 nationalities.
School overview
ASP is organized into three divisions: Lower School (Early Childhood through Grade 5, or 3–10 years old), Middle School (Grades 6-8, or ages 11–13) and Upper School (Grades 9-12 and post-Bac, or 14–18 years old). Approximately one-third of the students are American, and 17% are French. The other half of the students come from over 50 countries.[1]
Modern Era (1997–present)
In the 21st century, the school underwent modernization. A capital campaign culminated in 2018 with the inauguration of a purpose-built campus in Saint-Cloud. The renovation included the creation of "The Greentop" (a community sports garden), new STEAM and design labs, and specialized centers for the arts and filmmaking.[2]
Governance and Mission
The American School of Paris is a private, non-profit institution (organized as an association loi 1901 in France). The school is governed by a parent-elected Board of Trustees.[3]
Notable alumni
- General James L. Jones '62. President Obama's National Security Advisor and supreme allied commander, Europe
- Adam Cohen '91. Singer, songwriter, and music producer
- Geoff Chutter ’70. Founder, president, and CEO of WhiteWater West, the world's largest creator of water parks
- Elissa Freiha '08. Angel investor and founder of WOMENA
- Dexter Goei '89. American businessman, former chief executive office (CEO) of Altice
- Eva Green '97. French actress and model
- Chris Stills '93. Musician and actor
- Tim Westergren '84. Founder and CEO, Pandora
- Francesca Zambello '74. General & artistic director of Glimmerglass Festival
- Charles Martinet '74. Voice actor known primarily for providing the voice of Mario in the Super Mario franchise from 1991 to 2023
- Mark Landler ‘83. New York Times London Bureau Chief[4]
References
- ^ "American School of Paris : AS Paris, American and international school in Paris". www.asparis.org. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "History of PAHS". www.classcreator.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "American School of Paris | Leading International School in Paris". www.asparis.org. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Mark Landler - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.