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The Middle School years are a time of rapid growth, new responsibilities, and expanding independence. At the American School of Paris, our Middle School (Grades 6–8, ages 11–14) offers an inspiring and supportive environment where students are challenged academically and supported socially and emotionally. As one of the leading international middle schools in Paris, ASP helps young learners grow with confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of global citizenship.
Students follow a rigorous American-style curriculum that strengthens core skills, sparks intellectual curiosity, and nurtures personal development. We prepare young adolescents to become well-rounded global citizens equipped for success in Upper School and beyond.
The middle years are a time of incredible change for students. An education at the American School of Paris is designed to celebrate these changes by providing students with a challenging academic program and a keen focus on their social and emotional development.
This philosophy informs everything we do in Middle School. Through Advisory, service learning, electives, arts, sports, and extracurricular activities, students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and grow into their unique selves in a welcoming, international community.
Middle School Director
Our Middle School curriculum offers academic rigor and prioritizes a holistic view of learning, where students develop themselves as critical thinkers, artists, athletes, and friends.
While following an American curriculum, we seek to extend learning beyond the confines of the classroom. Through hands-on projects and myriad off-campus excursions, students engage in authentic learning experiences, applying skills and habits of mind to real-world contexts. We take an interdisciplinary approach to core classes, and students benefit from the deep connections between each class, and between each grade level.
Our experienced, dedicated faculty focus on the mastery of lifelong learning skills, such as research, iterative design, and communication, while encouraging exploration of a wide range of different disciplines. This prepares our students for the challenges and opportunities of high school, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and beyond.
Our Middle School curriculum combines academic rigor with a deep commitment to each student’s wellbeing. Learners develop as critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, artists, athletes and friends.
Our Middle School curriculum combines academic rigor with a deep commitment to each student’s wellbeing. Learners develop as critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, artists, athletes, and friends.
Students follow an American curriculum enriched by project-based learning and authentic, hands-on experiences. Off-campus excursions, interdisciplinary units and real-world applications help students bring classroom learning to life.
Our dedicated faculty guide students to master essential lifelong skills:
This strong foundation prepares students for the demands of Upper School, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, AP courses, and an increasingly global academic landscape.
The Advisory Program is a cornerstone of ASP’s Middle School experience. Students join small advisory groups and build a strong relationship with their advisor—an adult who knows them well and supports their academic, social, and emotional growth.
In Advisory, students:
Advisory connects students to their peers, strengthens their sense of belonging, and creates a safe environment where they can express themselves and grow confidently.
Paris—and France more broadly—play an essential role in the Middle School curriculum.
Students regularly visit iconic cultural and historical sites such as the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Versailles, and many more. They also explore different regions of France through annual grade-level trips:
At the start of each school year, students participate in an Outward Bound adventure trip in France, Switzerland, or the Netherlands, involving biking, hiking, sailing and team challenges. These experiences help new students integrate, build resilience and set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Beyond trips, students take part in local service-learning projects, contributing meaningfully to the wider community.
ASP offers a comprehensive support system to ensure every student thrives:
Learning Support
Highly trained Learning Support teachers provide:
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Our EAL faculty support students at various stages of English-language acquisition through:
The goal is clear: help students become confident, independent learners fully engaged in the international middle school curriculum.
Daily life at ASP reflects the advantages of a private international school setting.
ASP’s 10+ acre green campus enhances daily learning and wellbeing. Middle School students enjoy:
From sports to performing arts to innovation, students can discover new passions and develop lifelong interests.
Middle School at ASP is intentionally designed to prepare students for academic and personal success in Upper School. Students gain the habits, skills, and confidence needed for:
The transition to Upper School is supported, reassuring, and highly personalized for each student.
Our Admissions team is here to help you explore Middle School at ASP, understand placement for Grades 6–8, and learn more about joining our international community in Paris.
ASP offers an English-speaking, multicultural Middle School program with strong academics, advisory, service learning, arts, sports and extensive student support.
Middle School at ASP includes Grades 6–8, designed for students ages 11–14.
Absolutely. ASP’s personalised onboarding, EAL pathways, advisory system and welcoming community make transitions smooth for expat families.
Students follow an American-style curriculum enriched with project-based learning and interdisciplinary units, helping prepare them for AP, IB and global academic pathways.
Yes. ASP provides English-language support (EAL) and Learning Support to ensure all students thrive in an English-speaking environment.
Families can inquire, visit the campus or start an application directly through our Admissions Office.
