| The American School of Paris is an
independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational
program from pre-kindergarten through grade 13 for students of all
nationalities. The School was founded in 1946 and was the first of
its kind in Europe. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending
from late August to late June for the Upper School and a trimester
system for grades Kdg.-8. Organization: The School is
governed by a Board of Trustees, elected for 3-year terms, who in
turn appoint a headmaster as the chief executive officer of the
School. The administrative group consists of an Assistant Head of
Schools, a Business Manager and 3 directors for the Lower School
(PK-grade 5), Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades
9-12). The School is recognized as a nonprofit institution under
French law and is incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S.
college-preparatory schools and also prepares students for the
International Baccalaureate (IB). The School emphasizes the learning
of French and makes extensive use of Paris and surrounding regions
as curriculum resources English is also offered for
non-English-speaking students in grades K-7. Elective courses
offered in the Upper School include Advanced Placement (AP) and IB
courses amongst others. Extracurricular activities include sports,
drama, music, student government, clubs, and community service
organizations. The School is accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council of International
Schools.
Faculty: In the 2004-2005 school year, there are 74
full-time and 34 part-time faculty.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year,
enrollment was 756 (K-grade 5: 237; grades 6-8: 187; and grades
9-13: 332).
Facilities: Facilities, on the 12-acre campus include 2
cafeterias, an adventure playground, a gymnasium, a field house,
soccer and softball fields, computer laboratories in each school, a
photography laboratory, 3 art studios, music studios (choral,
instrumental, and electronic), 2 libraries, and a performing arts
center that seats 400. More than 280 computers are available for
students and information technology is fully integrated throughout
the School.
Finances: In the 2004-2005 school year, about 95 percent
of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition.
Annual tuition rates are as follows: Kdg. I: $14,702; Kdg. II-grade
5: $19,530; and grades 6-12: $21,950. The School also charges a bus
transportation fee of $2,178 to $2,420, an application fee of $750,
and a capital assessment admission fee of $5,747 on a one-time basis
for new students. These fees are payable in French francs, euros or
U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars, based on an
exchange rate of $1 U.S. = €0.826.)
Ms. Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, Head of School
American School of Paris
41, rue Pasteur
92210 Saint-Cloud, France
Tel: 33-1-4112-8282
Fax: 33-1-4602-2390
E-mail:
admissions@asparis.org |
