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The American School in London

United Kingdom, London

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school has more than 80 student-led clubs spanning academic and career interests. Examples include Computer Science Club, Math Club, Medicine Club, Mock Trial, National History Day Club, Robotics, Quantitative Finance Club and Investment Club. These clubs develop subject knowledge, research and presentation skills, and collaboration through competitions and projects.

Arts and Creative

The school offers a range of arts and creative outlets through high school clubs. Examples include Album Club, Book Club, Craft Club, Creative Writing Club, Fashion and Sewing Club, Film Buffs Club, Gilmore Girls Club, Guitar Club, Jambalaya, Karaoke Club, Music Mentor Club, Podcasting Club, Roots and Recipes, and Theatre Club. These activities foster creative expression, collaboration and performance opportunities.

Cultural and Language

The school has numerous cultural/identity-based clubs, including Culture Club, East Asian Culture Club, Greek Club, Hispanic Culture Club, Italian Club, Middle East Club, Mitzvah Club, Neurodiversity Club, Prism, Puerto Rican Heritage Club, South Asia Club, Students of Color Society, Turkish Club, and Ukraine Club. These clubs help students explore heritage, languages and global perspectives. They provide spaces for cross-cultural dialogue and community involvement.

Social and Hobbies

The school has numerous social and hobby clubs, including Board Games Club, Debate Club, Economics and Action Club, Every Mind Matters, Geo Club, GeoGuessr Club, Model United Nations (MUN), Philosophy Club, Political Discourse Society, Rescue Club, Rose Castle Club, Socratic Dialogue Club, and Women's Activists Club. These clubs promote dialogue, collaboration and civic engagement. Sport and fitness-related options, such as the Outdoors Club and other activity groups, supplement the social landscape.

Community and Service

The school has service and community programs, including Cancer Clarity Club, Cycle of Care, Peer Tutoring Centre, Rhythm of Hope, Right to Play, Room to Read, and Youth for Youth. High School Clubs also include Community partnerships that let students work after school with people from the broader London community in settings like youth centers, schools, shelters and senior centers. These experiences foster social responsibility and community engagement.

Leadership and Professional

The school has leadership and professional development opportunities through Student Council, Social Justice Council, Sustainability Council, the Student-Faculty Disciplinary Board, the National Honor Society, student ambassadors and peer leadership. There are more than 80 student-led clubs that cultivate leadership, teamwork and initiative. Academic and career clubs such as Computer Science Club, Investment Club, Market Research Club, Mock Trial and Women in STEM support future college and career preparation.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

The school has a robust athletics program with 13+ sports offered across three seasons. After-school opportunities include a variety of sports and fitness activities, along with clubs such as Outdoors Club and Inner Balance Club that promote wellbeing. The overall program emphasizes physical development, teamwork and healthy lifestyle choices.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £40,188 - 46,428
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1951
Bus Service No

The American School in London (ASL) is an independent day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, ages 4 to 18. It follows an American-style, standards-based curriculum and offers Advanced Placement courses across a broad range of subjects; more than 20 AP courses are available, and the program draws students from across London and beyond who pursue college-ready coursework outside the United States. In the Lower and High School, students study English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language in a structure aligned with US standards. The campus blends advanced facilities with riverside access: the MILL makerspace, two libraries, athletic facilities including a 25-meter pool, and the Boathouse for rowing on the River Thames. Notable campus spaces host assemblies and performing arts productions in the School Center for Education and the Arts. ASL also runs vibrant after-school programs, a diverse array of clubs, and a Summer Program.

School Events

Past Events

ASL Open House – 7 May 2026
ASL Open House – 7 May 2026
Open Houses include a campus tour and a presentation from the senior leadership team.
Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 08:45 BST One Waverley Place, London NW8 0NP, United Kingdom

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