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Welcome to the American School of Paris Early Childhood Program, a warm and nurturing preschool in Paris for children ages 3 to 7. Here, young learners build confidence and curiosity in a fully English-speaking environment where play, inquiry and relationships drive meaningful growth. With families from more than 65 nationalities, ASP offers a truly international community where every child feels welcomed, supported, and inspired from day one.
A child’s first years at ASP establish the strong foundation for learning that will carry them through their lives.
This belief guides our Early Childhood approach and reflects our commitment to creating a caring, nurturing, and inspiring start to every child’s educational journey.
Lower School Director
ASP is one of the most established international private preschools in Paris.
Children learn in a fully English-speaking environment, supported by caring teachers who understand the needs of multilingual and relocating families. Small class sizes, personalized attention, and a joyful atmosphere help each child feel secure, engaged, and eager to learn.
Our Early Childhood program is built for families seeking an English-speaking preschool in Paris that blends American-style teaching with global perspectives, and strong social-emotional learning.
Our approach reflects the best practices of early childhood education in France and worldwide. Young learners explore early literacy, numeracy, science, social-emotional learning, and creative thinking through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and imagination.
Teachers guide children through inquiry, problem-solving, and collaborative play. The learning environment is warm and structured, with routines that help children feel confident and ready to grow.
ASP is a deeply international community. Children experience daily interactions with classmates from around the world, helping them develop empathy, communication skills, and a natural openness to others. English is the main language of instruction, with French introduced gradually at age-appropriate levels.
This multicultural setting helps children develop not only language skills but also the cultural awareness valued in international education.
Outdoor and sensory learning are essential components of early childhood at ASP.
Our redesigned Outdoor Learning space provides room to build, explore, and create. Children work with natural materials, move between imaginative areas, and develop autonomy and collaboration.
The Saint-Cloud forest is right next door, offering monthly nature walks where students use the outdoors as a living classroom. Collecting leaves, observing insects, and exploring natural textures all inspire rich literacy, math, and science experiences back in the classroom.
The school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Families may drop off students on foot or by car, or use the ASP bus service. Early Childhood students begin their day in the Outdoor Learning space before moving into their morning activities.
Meal times are adapted to each age group.
After-school activities are available from K4 upward, and a 5:15 p.m. bus service supports busy families.
ASP’s Early Childhood philosophy is rooted in three core beliefs:
This approach guides the organization of our program:
K3 and K4 (ages 3 to 4)
A whole-child program with an emphasis on inquiry, exploration, and discovery. Children learn early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and science through play-based and outdoor learning. Students enjoy more than 25 minutes of French instruction during the 8-day cycle.
K5 (ages 5 to 6)
Students build early academic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Learning remains hands-on and integrated with play. Students receive 30 minutes of French each day.
Grade 1 (ages 6 to 7)
Students continue the standards-based curriculum, advancing in literacy, math, science, and inquiry. They receive more than 40 minutes of French daily.
The Early Childhood experience prepares children for a confident move into Lower School (K to 5). Through strong routines, social development, foundational academics, and a nurturing environment, children build the readiness skills needed to thrive in the next stage of their education.
Our Admissions team is here to answer your questions, share next steps, and help you explore whether ASP is the right fit for your family.
ASP combines a fully English-speaking environment, an inquiry-based Early Childhood curriculum, and a warm multicultural community. Children learn through exploration, play, and early literacy while benefiting from small classes and highly experienced teachers.
Yes. ASP is a fully English-speaking preschool for ages 3 to 7, with tailored support for children new to English. French is introduced gradually.
The program welcomes children from ages 3 to 7 across K3, K4, K5, and Grade 1.
ASP blends international best practices with inquiry-based learning, early numeracy and literacy, creative exploration and social-emotional development.
Children learn daily in dedicated outdoor areas and enjoy monthly nature walks in the Saint-Cloud forest, integrating nature into science, literacy, and play.
Yes. ASP has strong experience welcoming relocating families with flexible admissions, personalised support and a caring international community.
