The American School in London
International School in London
Quick answer
The American School in London (ASL), founded 1951, serves 1,400 students from 70 nationalities aged 4 to 18 in St. John's Wood. The school delivers a fully American curriculum with strong AP courses, accredited by CIS and MSA-CESS. Tuition $40,188-$46,728 per year — premium positioning. Long-established premier choice for diplomatic, Wall Street, corporate and US-government expat families on London assignments seeking American-track education with US-college progression.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $40,188–$46,728/yr published in GBP, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) London international school · 1,400 students total.
- 70 nationalities top: US.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:05.
- Accreditations: CIS, MSA-CESS verified.
1,400
70 (US)
15 avg / 20 max
Rolling
CIS, MSA-CESS
AP and ACT
About The American School in London
The American School in London is a K-12 independent day school.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $40,188 – $46,728 |
| Annual tuition (GBP) | 40188-46728 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $46,968(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $49,468 |
| Cost position in London | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
American
AP and ACT
High School students can sit Advanced Placement (AP) exams at the culmination of their subject-specific AP class. Students may also opt to take the SAT or ACT as part of their university applications.
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Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic
We offer programming for students with mild to moderate learning differences through our student support team which is composed of learning specialists, psychologists, counselors, speech and language specialists and tutors.
Yes, we have a full student support support team (SST).
English as an Additional Language
8:05 – G1 - G4: 14:55 G5 - G12: 15:05
Yes, for a fee.
Yes.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in London
PremiumSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: US
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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