The American School in London is an independent, college-preparatory, preK-12 day school, providing an exceptional American education to an international student body in the heart of London. We celebrate innovation and individuality, and applaud academic success. Students thrive amid high expectations and the joy of authentic learning experiences. Committed to creating courageous global citizens, we inspire students to engage with others across lines of difference in a changing world.

The ASL curriculum:

- Provides a broad and balanced education for all students that is coherently planned, sequenced and aligned to American and international content standards for English, mathematics, social studies, science, world languages, technology and media literacy, physical education, and visual and performing arts.

- Develops intellectual and personal engagement for students through critical thinking, experiential learning, curiosity, collaboration, innovation and breadth of opportunity.

- Enables students to develop their understanding, knowledge and skills to be able to apply their learning in novel and relevant situations or to teach what they have learned to others.

- Provides the challenge, inspiration and engagement that nurture “lifelong learners.”

- Promotes confidence, self-advocacy and well-being.

- Equips students with the global and intercultural competency skills that they need to work and engage across lines of difference and become “courageous global citizens.”

- Ensures access to learning for all students, with high expectations for every student and appropriate levels of challenge and support.

- Embeds fundamental British values in curriculum and classroom interactions: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and the mutual respect and tolerance for those who hold differing faiths and beliefs.

- Introduces students to multiple points of view so they will develop their own opinions about issues, share their beliefs and views respectfully with others and embrace the courage to act.

- Supports the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students through multiple curricular and co-curricular programs and opportunities for all students.

- Provides relationships, health and sex education as well as programming for students’ physical development to embed responsibility for their own physical, social and emotional health.

- Seeks to provide an outstanding educational experience, conducted in a vibrant, international community. ● Prepares students for the next stage in their education as well as future careers and employment.

At ASL, we believe that a dynamic and diverse extracurricular program is an essential element of the character and educational development of its students. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for its students in their physical, cognitive and social development.