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We are one of the few schools in Europe to offer a range of IB and AP courses; because of this, our graduates attend many of the best universities around the world.
The American School of Paris offers a broad range of International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses within its Upper School program. As a fully English-speaking international school near Paris, ASP provides students with well-established academic pathways that support admission to universities worldwide.
ASP is one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate programme and has been offering IB courses for more than 30 years. Combined with a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, this academic offering allows students to pursue a rigorous and flexible American-style high school education in France.
ASP is one of the few international schools in France to offer both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the Advanced Placement program within the same high school. Small class sizes support individualized learning, while experienced faculty guide students throughout their academic journey.
Each year, approximately one third of ASP seniors are candidates for the IB Diploma, and more than 90% of students participate in either the IB or AP program during their Upper School years.
This dual offering makes ASP a distinctive option for families seeking an IB or AP education in Paris, within a fully English-speaking international environment.
Students at ASP may choose among several academic pathways in Grades 9–12, depending on their interests and academic profile:
All academic pathways lead to the American High School Diploma upon completion of graduation requirements. Guidance Counselors work closely with students and families to help identify the academic program best suited to each student’s goals and future university plans.
The Grade 9 and Grade 10 programs at ASP are designed to prepare students for the academic choices available in Grades 11 and 12. Counselors and teachers support students and families throughout this process to ensure that course selections align with students’ strengths, interests, and long-term objectives.
This structured preparation enables students to take full advantage of the IB and AP opportunities available during their final years of high school.
ASP students consistently perform above global averages in both the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. As a long-established IB school and one of the few institutions in Europe offering both IB and AP courses, ASP provides academic preparation that supports university admission worldwide.
Students in Grades 3–8 participate in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments to monitor individual growth over time. These results reflect the strength of ASP’s American-style education and its academic continuity for internationally mobile families.
The Advanced Placement program at ASP allows students to take university-level courses and examinations while still in high school. Successful completion of AP exams may provide students with university credit or advanced placement, depending on institutional policies.
Many ASP graduates have earned between one semester of university credit and advanced standing through their AP results. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score. Students not enrolled in AP courses but engaged in self-study may also register for AP examinations.
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Economics
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP French Language and Culture
AP Physics 1
AP Psychology
AP Seminar
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Statistics
AP United States Government and Politics
AP United States History
AP World History
The IB Diploma Programme at ASP combines academic rigor with creativity, activity, and service components. Diploma candidates study six subjects, with three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, and may also enroll in individual IB courses for certificates.
The IB Diploma is widely recognized by universities around the world and supports students seeking admission to higher education in the United States, Europe, Canada, and beyond.
IB Biology HL II
IB Biology SL II
IB Biology SL/HL I
IB Chemistry HL I
IB Chemistry HL II
IB Economics HL
IB Economics SL
IB English Literature HL II
IB English Literature SL II
IB English Literature SL/HL I
IB Film HL II
IB Film SL II
IB Film SL/HL I
IB French A Language and Literature HL II
IB French A Language and Literature SL II
IB French A Language and Literature SL/HL I
IB French B HL
IB French B SL
IB History HL II
IB History SL II
IB History SL/HL I
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL I
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL II
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL I
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL II
IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL
IB Music HL II
IB Music SL II
IB Music SL/HL I
IB Physics HL I
IB Physics HL II
IB Psychology HL II
IB Psychology SL II
IB Psychology SL/HL I
IB Spanish B HL
IB Spanish B SL
IB Theater HL II
IB Theater SL II
IB Theater SL/HL I
IB Theory of Knowledge I
IB Theory of Knowledge II
IB Visual Arts HL II
IB Visual Arts SL II
IB Visual Arts SL/HL I
The IB and AP pathways at ASP are designed to prepare students for the academic expectations of higher education in an international context.
Through rigorous coursework, structured guidance, and globally recognized programs, students develop the skills, independence, and academic confidence needed for university-level study.
Whether students graduate from ASP or continue their education in another system, they leave well prepared to pursue their next academic step with clarity and confidence.
ASP offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, individual IB courses, a wide range of Advanced Placement courses, and flexible combinations of IB and AP within an American high school framework.
Yes. ASP is one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate programme and has offered IB courses for more than 30 years on its campus near Paris.
Yes. All students who meet graduation requirements receive the American High School Diploma. IB and AP courses are pursued alongside the diploma.
Yes. The IB and AP frameworks are internationally recognized and support academic continuity for students who relocate or apply to universities worldwide.