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.
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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.
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.
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.
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