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ASL was founded in 1951 by Stephen L. Eckard, an American journalist and former teacher living in London. The School began with 13 students and all classes took place in Eckard's Knightsbridge flat. Within six months it moved to a Chelsea property due to popularity, then expanded to Grosvenor Square and added houses at Gloucester Gate and York Terrace. The Board of Trustees led fundraising for a landmark campus development, culminating in the 1971 dedication. A High School wing opened in September 2000, the School Center for Education and the Arts opened in March 2008, and ASL celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2011 and its 70th anniversary in 2021.
ASL has a strong school community supported by the Parent Community Association (PCA). The PCA's goal is to foster close cooperation between ASL families and the School, for the benefit of our students, through community building and fundraising programs. We invite all families to get involved and become active members of the ASL community. The PCA maintains committees and programs such as Events and Volunteering and a range of committees including Auction 2025 and Booster Club to organize community events and activities.
The PCA functions as ASL's parent–teacher association, fostering close cooperation between families and the School through community building and fundraising programs. Families are encouraged to participate and become active members of the ASL community. The PCA operates committees to support school life, including Auction 2025, Booster Club, Community Engagement, Community Events, and CultureConnect, to organize events and volunteer efforts.
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.
