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The Lower School at the American School of Paris is where children ages 7 to 10 grow into confident, curious and caring learners, supported by a nurturing environment shaped by strong academic foundations. As a private international elementary school in Paris, we offer a warm, structured and inspiring setting that helps every child feel engaged, supported and ready to thrive.
Our mission is to nurture creativity, spark inquiry, strengthen essential academic skills and provide a safe space where children can express ideas and build meaningful relationships. Small class sizes ensure that each student is known personally and receives the individual attention they need to grow at their own pace.
Our experienced faculty members are warm, dedicated and highly trained. They build strong, lasting connections with students and work in close partnership with families. A typical day in the Lower School is filled with joy, learning, exploration and genuine personal growth.
The Lower School is a caring, nurturing learning environment where students are academically challenged while also learning to be creative, inquisitive, and caring individuals.
This philosophy guides everything we do.
Lower School Director
Families choose ASP because it brings together the best of international education with the warmth of a close-knit community. Our Lower School welcomes children from more than 65 nationalities into a fully English-speaking learning environment rooted in American educational principles.
Students develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, social studies and the arts, while strengthening essential skills such as collaboration, creativity, empathy and independence. Our approach is inquiry-based, encouraging students to ask questions, explore concepts deeply and take ownership of their learning.
The ASP philosophy of learning and curriculum development strikes the elusive balance between academic rigor, social-emotional well-being, and student agency.
We follow an American curriculum based on common core standards and our reporting is standards based. Our teachers empower students to lead out their own educational experience through deep inquiry, appropriate challenge, and relationship building.
Students who begin in ASP’s Early Childhood program move naturally into Lower School thanks to consistent teaching approaches, shared values and a strong focus on social-emotional well-being. The transition at ages 6 to 7 is intentionally supported through close collaboration between teachers, gradual increases in academic challenge and personalized guidance from our learning and counseling teams. This continuity helps each child feel confident, supported and ready to thrive in their first years of primary school.
A typical Lower School day balances structured learning, creativity, movement and social interaction.
School starts at 8:30 a.m., with families choosing between drop-off, parking and walking, or our comprehensive bus service serving western Paris and nearby suburbs.
Students spend time in their homeroom group, have daily French lessons, and rotate through specialist classes such as art, music, library, science, discovery lab and physical education.
At lunchtime, students enjoy a healthy hot meal in the Lower School cafeteriaor bring a packed lunch from home.The school day ends at 3:30 p.m., and from 3:40 p.m. onward, children can join a variety of after-school activities — from sports to music to creative clubs.
From Grade 3 onward, students take Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, which track individual growth and learning over time. Our results consistently exceed global benchmarks, demonstrating both the strength of an ASP education and the smooth transition it offers for families moving between countries.
Our holistic approach ensures that every child is supported academically and emotionally.
This individualized support helps students build confidence and make steady progress.
Our 10+ acre campus provides exceptional outdoor learning opportunities. Children explore the gardens in science class, sketch outdoors in French, play on our fields during P.E., and enjoy nature walks in the neighboring Parc de Saint-Cloud.
Field trips are an essential part of the program. Students visit cultural landmarks including the Musée d'Orsay, Monet’s garden at Giverny, local markets, farms and other Parisian sites that enrich their learning and broaden their understanding of the world.
Our Admissions team can guide you through the program, answer your questions, and help you explore whether ASP is the right international primary school in Paris for your child.
ASP’s Lower School is an international elementary school in Paris for students ages 7 to 10 (Grades 2–5). It offers a warm, supportive, English-speaking learning environment focused on inquiry, creativity, academic growth and social-emotional development.
Yes. All core instruction is delivered in English, with daily French language learning and strong support for students who are new to English through our EAL program.
ASP offers a rigorous American-style elementary curriculum enriched with inquiry-based learning, literacy and numeracy development, STEM, arts, and social-emotional learning. Our academic expectations align with international standards and prepare students for Middle School and beyond.
Absolutely. ASP has extensive experience welcoming relocating families. Students receive dedicated language and learning support, and parents benefit from a highly engaged, multicultural community.
The Lower School provides both English-language support (EAL) and individualized Learning Support for students who benefit from additional guidance. Support is integrated into classroom life and delivered by specialists.
Parents can schedule a campus tour, inquire online, or speak directly with the Admissions team to explore whether ASP is the right international primary school in Paris for their child.
