The American School in London

One Waverley Place, London NW8 0NP, United Kingdom

Lower School (K1-Grade 4); Middle School (Grades 5-8); High School (Grades 9-12)

Independent day school (preK–12)

70 nationalities represented; most common nationality: United States; 74% of students hold USA citizenship; 59% hold citizenship in a country other than the USA

English as an additional language (EAL); educational psychology; K-12 counseling; learning support (SLD); speech and language therapy

United States; uses an American curriculum

Semester calendar with a block schedule; eight-day cycle with four 70–80 minute class periods per day; Middle School starts each day with advisory and there are short transitions between classes

Daily bus service for students from K–Grade 12 with door-to-door service for most families; when door-to-door is not possible, a nearby pick-up point is designated; transport office available by phone or email (transport office 7 am–5 pm)

The school uses a standards-based, US-style curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12. Lower School follows K–12 standards including Common Core English Language Arts and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and AERO Social Studies. The High School offers a comprehensive US secondary education; most students take four years each of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language, and pursue advanced work in academic and elective areas. With more than 20 designated AP courses available, ASL has a large AP program outside the US. In May 2017, 275 ASL students took 752 AP exams across 36 subjects, with 92% scoring 3 or above. SAT results from 2017 show an average EBRW of 690 and Math of 700.

AP exams: May 2017, 275 ASL students took 752 AP exams in 36 subjects; 92% scored 3 or above. SAT results (2017): EBRW average 690; Math average 700.

Colleges and universities enrolling ASL graduates in the past four years include US institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Brown University, NYU, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, and many others. UK universities with multiple ASL graduates include Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, The University of Edinburgh, The University of Warwick, University of Oxford, University of Exeter, and The University of Manchester. Canada commonly represented includes McGill University.

1. Applications are submitted through the ASL admissions portal, where you can review requirements, upload documents and monitor the application status. The portal lists the three main grade bands as Lower School (K1–Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). 2. ASL welcomes applications from students of all nationalities who can meet the demands of a challenging American‑style curriculum. Admissions decisions are based on alignment with the school's mission and core values and on the applicant's experiences and records indicating likely success in ASL's academic programs. 3. 2026–27 applications follow a primary deadline and a second‑round deadline: the primary deadline was 15 January 2026 and the second‑round deadline is 15 March 2026; second‑round decisions are typically issued by mid‑April, with some decisions possible sooner; in‑year admissions are possible and depend on grade availability. 4. Applicants should prepare to submit through the admissions portal, including grades, records and required forms; in addition, you should view the UK/US age/grade equivalents if unsure which grade to apply to. 5. Decisions and late applications: admissions decisions are communicated by the end of February for those who complete applications by 15 January; those completing by 15 March are notified by 15 April; applications after 15 March are considered on a rolling basis, and families are asked to accept offers and submit a deposit through the admissions portal.

The School uses a financial aid program to assist qualified students in attending ASL and participating in extracurricular activities, regardless of families' ability to pay the full cost of these programs. A confidential Financial Aid Committee reviews the family's SSS analysis and other information to determine an award based on demonstrated need and the resources available at the School. Given limited resources, aid is typically not awarded to incoming K1 students, with priority given to siblings of current students, followed by middle school students, then high school, and then lower school. The School expects both parents to contribute toward tuition, and it may consider temporary aid if there is a loss of employment or other changes in circumstance. Supplemental aid is available for certain items and activities (e.g., after‑school programs, assessments, lunch, transportation, testing, and some trips and extracurricular activities) for eligible families (often at the 75% aid level and above). Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and aid is available to both aid recipients and non‑recipients for eligible activities; the process relies on standard forms (e.g., the Parents' Financial Statement) and related documentation, with deadlines and guidance provided during the application cycle. The purpose of the financial aid program is to enable attendance and participation in ASL's programs, and the School provides guidance and support throughout the process.