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At the American School of Paris, learning is a personalized experience. We provide language and educational support to help all students thrive, including non-native English speakers and learners who benefit from additional academic support both inside and outside the classroom.
As an international school welcoming families from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ASP supports students with diverse learning profiles, experiences, and needs. All language and educational support services at ASP are delivered within our American curriculum and international diploma pathways, ensuring continuity, coherence, and academic rigor throughout a student’s learning journey. Our approach combines academic support, language development, and close collaboration between families, teachers, and specialists.
Our support services include:
The EAL program at ASP supports non-native English speakers in Grades 1–8 as they develop the level of English needed to participate confidently in both academic learning and everyday school life.
The program focuses on:
New students whose first language is not English are assessed by the EAL team. These assessments help determine:
Students receive differentiated EAL support based on their current level of English, within an inclusive and immersive classroom environment. EAL teachers and classroom teachers work together to support each student’s next stage of language development across all skill areas.
The Learning Support Program is delivered by a team of qualified learning specialists working in close collaboration with classroom teachers and families. It is designed for students with mild to moderate learning differences who benefit from additional support.
Our learning specialists provide a range of services, including:
The learning support team works closely with families and faculty members to ensure consistency, clarity, and student progress across learning environments. Support services are adapted to each stage of schooling, from Lower School, to Middle School, to Upper School, with evolving strategies as students grow academically and independently.
Areas of support may include:
Each student enrolled in the program receives an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), developed by the learning support team in collaboration with teachers and families. Accommodations are provided based on learning differences and are reviewed regularly.
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports non-native English speakers as they develop the language skills needed to participate confidently in both academic learning and everyday school life. At ASP, the EAL program focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing within an inclusive classroom environment.
EAL support is available to non-native English speakers in Grades 1–8. New students are assessed to determine their level of English proficiency and whether EAL support is recommended.
ASP supports non-native English speakers through differentiated instruction, collaboration between EAL and classroom teachers, and targeted language support. The program recognizes that students’ home languages and cultural backgrounds are vital assets that enhance their linguistic growth.
The Learning Support Program is designed for students with mild to moderate learning differences who benefit from additional support. Services may include small-group instruction, in-class support, and targeted interventions.
Students enrolled in the Learning Support Program receive an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The plan outlines appropriate accommodations and support strategies based on learning differences and is developed in collaboration with families and teachers.
Yes. Some students may benefit from both EAL support and learning support, depending on their individual needs. The teams work collaboratively to ensure consistent and coordinated support.