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Three schools, one American-style campus, minutes from Paris

The American School of Paris campus: an American-style learning environment near Paris

The American School of Paris offers an American-style campus in the Paris region, bringing together Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School on a single, spacious site.

Set on more than 12 acres, the ASP campus provides dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces for students from Grades K3 to 12. This integrated campus model supports academic learning, creativity, athletics and community life within one environment.

Located just outside Paris, our campus allows students to benefit from proximity to world-class museums, cultural landmarks and parks, while enjoying a setting that offers space, greenery and purpose-built educational facilities.

Ideally situated & easy to reach

The best of both worlds.

ASP’s location just outside Paris offers families the best of both worlds: a large, open campus in a calm, green setting, combined with easy access to the city.

Thanks to our private bus system, families can choose to live in Paris or in nearby suburbs while ensuring smooth and reliable access to campus. This flexibility supports both local and internationally relocating families.

Bus times and distances from American School of Paris to Paris locations
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A 21st-century campus for 21st-century learners

Much of the ASP campus has been recently rebuilt or renovated to support modern teaching and learning.

Students benefit from purpose-built spaces designed not only for academic excellence, but also for creativity, collaboration, and physical wellbeing across all age groups.

Facilities include:

  • dedicated arts spaces, including ceramics studios, visual arts studios and a Black Box Theater
  • music rooms, choir rooms and recording studios
  • film-making and media classrooms
  • Design and STEM Labs equipped with tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics equipment
  • extensive outdoor sports fields and athletic facilities

These environments support a full campus experience, where learning extends beyond the classroom into artistic, technical, and athletic exploration.

Campus security and safeguarding

The ASP campus is private, gated and access-controlled, with a highly trained security team present 24/7.

The school maintains close coordination with local authorities, including the local police, the Paris police prefecture and diplomatic security experts. Student safety and wellbeing are central priorities across all campus operations.

Visitor protocol and child safeguarding

At the American School of Paris, we are committed to follow child safeguarding practices at all times.

We commit to the protection of confidentiality of medical, educational, and personal information of students at all times, and expect visitors to abide by the same commitments. The following expectations apply to all visitors to learning environments or student campus events.

The visitor will:

  • Confirm by coming to ASP that they have a clean criminal record in relation to child safeguarding and have not been reported for any concerns regarding his/her behavior with children.
  • Treat everyone in a professional manner and with respect, upholding high standards and interact with all community members in accordance to ASP child safety guidelines.
  • Wear their ID badge so it is clearly displayed at all times during their visit.
  • Only use designated adult facilities, not student facilities (e.g., toilets, changing rooms).
  • Report any concerns about a student's welfare to a school employee.
  • Not be alone with any students and should maintain appropriate physical boundaries at all times.
  • Should not engage in private communications with students via text message, email, or social media.
  • Abide by the school's foundational premises as a secular, non-discriminatory organization.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality both in the professional area and in social circles about what is observed including the identity of other students, teachers, and staff members.
  • Protect the rights to privacy of all students, and therefore, will not share information about any students in the classroom or event orally or in writing, or use the information in any way, including but not limited to social media posts. Social media posting must be approved by the Director or Head of School.
  • Refrain from taking photos or videos of any student or teacher/staff member while on campus, unless otherwise approved by the Director or Head of School.
  • If the guest has questions, these should be directed to the teacher or staff sponsor from ASP who is coordinating the guest experience.

Discover the ASP campus

Visiting the campus is the best way to understand how the American-style campus model supports learning, wellbeing and community life at ASP.

Families are invited to explore the campus in person or virtually and learn more about the facilities, learning spaces and environment that support students from early childhood through high school.

FAQ — The ASP campus

What makes the American School of Paris campus unique?

The American School of Paris campus offers an American-style learning environment on a large, green site just outside Paris. All school levels (Early Childhood to Upper School) are located on one secure campus with modern academic, arts and sports facilities.

Is the ASP campus located in Paris?

The campus is located in Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris. This location allows students to benefit from a spacious campus environment while remaining minutes away from central Paris and its cultural opportunities.

What does “American-style campus” mean at ASP?

An American-style campus at ASP means dedicated academic buildings, extensive sports fields, arts and innovation spaces, outdoor learning areas, and a student-centered layout designed to support both academic and extracurricular life in one place.

Which students use the ASP campus?

The campus welcomes students from ages 3 to 18, across Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. Each division has age-appropriate learning spaces while sharing common facilities.

What facilities are available on campus?

The ASP campus includes classrooms, science and design labs, arts and music studios, theater spaces, sports fields, outdoor learning areas, and secure common spaces that support learning, creativity and wellbeing.

Is the campus secure?

Yes. The ASP campus is private, gated and access-controlled, with trained security staff on site at all times and established safety protocols for students and visitors.

Is the campus accessible for families living in Paris?

Yes. ASP operates a private bus service serving Paris and the western suburbs, allowing families to live either in the city or nearby areas while accessing the campus easily.