American School of Paris

American School of Paris
Location
41, Rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud France
Coordinates	48°50′26″N2°11′46″E / 48.8406°N 2.1961°E / 48.8406; 2.1961
Information
Type	International school
Established	1946
Head of school	Misha Simmonds
Faculty	±200
Grades	Pre-K–12
Enrollment	±800
Affiliation	Independent
Website	www.asparis.org

The American School of Paris (ASP), established in 1946, is a coeducational, independent international school in Saint-Cloud, France, in the Paris metropolitan area.

The school has over 800 students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-Bac. On a private 4-hectare (10.5 acre) campus on the edge of Paris, ASP provides an American education to an international student body of more than 60 nationalities.

School overview

ASP is organized into three divisions: Lower School (Early Childhood through Grade 5, or 3–10 years old), Middle School (Grades 6-8, or ages 11–13) and Upper School (Grades 9-12 and post-Bac, or 14–18 years old). Approximately one-third of the students are American, and 17% are French. The other half of the students come from over 50 countries. ^[1]

Modern Era (1997–present)

In the 21st century, the school underwent modernization. A capital campaign culminated in 2018 with the inauguration of a purpose-built campus in Saint-Cloud. The renovation included the creation of "The Greentop" (a community sports garden), new STEAM and design labs, and specialized centers for the arts and filmmaking. ^[2]

Governance and Mission

The American School of Paris is a private, non-profit institution (organized as an association loi 1901 in France). The school is governed by a parent-elected Board of Trustees. ^[3]

Notable alumni

• General James L. Jones '62. President Obama's National Security Advisor and supreme allied commander, Europe^{[ citation needed ]}
• Adam Cohen '91. Singer, songwriter, and music producer^{[ citation needed ]}
• Geoff Chutter ’70. Founder, president, and CEO of WhiteWater West, the world's largest creator of water parks^{[ citation needed ]}
• Elissa Freiha '08. Angel investor and founder of WOMENA^{[ citation needed ]}
• Dexter Goei '89. American businessman, former chief executive office (CEO) of Altice^{[ citation needed ]}
• Eva Green '97. French actress and model^{[ citation needed ]}
• Chris Stills '93. Musician and actor^{[ citation needed ]}
• Tim Westergren '84. Founder and CEO, Pandora^{[ citation needed ]}
• Francesca Zambello '74. General & artistic director of Glimmerglass Festival^{[ citation needed ]}
• Charles Martinet '74. Voice actor known primarily for providing the voice of Mario in the Super Mario franchise from 1991 to 2023
• Mark Landler ‘83. New York Times London Bureau Chief ^[4]

References

1. "American School of Paris : AS Paris, American and international school in Paris". www.asparis.org. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
2. "History of PAHS". www.classcreator.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
3. "American School of Paris | Leading International School in Paris". www.asparis.org. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
4. "Mark Landler - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.

External links

• American School of Paris