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	'''The American School in London''' is an ] in ], ], ]. Established in ] by ] graduate Stephen L. Eckard, it claims to be the oldest American school in the city and to be the only non-profit American school in England. As of 2005 the school has some 1,250 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and is based in northwest London.
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			\| name = The American School in London
			\| logo = Logo of The American School In London.png
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			\| type = ] <br /> Non-profit
			\| urn = 101168
			\| established = 1951
			\| city = ]
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			\| country = United Kingdom
			\| enrollment = 1,350
			\| free_label_1 = Alumni
			\| free_1 = 12,653
			\| grades = K–12
			\| free_label_2 = Head of School
			\| free_2 = Matt Horvat
			\| mascot = ]
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			'''The American School in London (ASL)''' is a private, independent school in ], ], England, for students from kindergarten through high school.
	The school began with 13 students in Eckard's ] apartment, but in ] moved to ] with 135 students and 10 teachers. In 1955 ] addressed a graduating class. The school moved to its current facility, which was dedicated by ] (then Education Secretary, later Prime Minister), in 1971.

	~~The American School in London~~ is accredited by the ~~United~~ ~~States~~ ] ~~and~~ the ]~~. It also belongs to~~ the ] and the ].		ASL is accredited by the ] and ]. ASL is a member of the ], the ], the Independent Schools Association, and the Association for the Advancement of International Education.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Accreditation - The American School in London \|url=https://www.asl.org/about/about-asl/accreditation-and-ofsted \|access-date=2024-01-10 \|website=www.asl.org \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			The American School in London is amongst the U.K.’s most expensive day schools, with tuition fees set at £40,900 for Grades 9-12.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2024-25 tuition - The American School in London \|url=https://www.asl.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/2024-25-financial-information \|access-date=2024-01-10 \|website=www.asl.org \|language=en-US}}</ref> it has a strong track record of ] and top American and ] placements.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|date=2020-04-30 \|title=The best American Schools in London for expat and international families \|url=https://lumoseducation.com/the-best-american-schools-in-london/ \|access-date=2024-01-10 \|website=Lumos Education \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	==Middle School newspaper==
	The Middle School newspaper is ''The Scroll'', which has received numerous awards from the National Scholastic Press Assocation. The Scroll has a currculation of 1000 and a staff of 12 section editors and 2 photography editors.

			The school was given an "Outstanding" score upon inspection by ] in 2023.<ref name=ofs81>{{cite web\|website=Ofsted\|access-date=10 January 2024\|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1704810781/asl/wpgisimxfipp5tgplre6/10286372-TheAmericanSchoolinLondon-101168-FinalPDF.pdf\|title=Inspection of The American School in London}}</ref>
⚫	==Notable ~~Alumni~~==
	*], novelist and screenwriter
	*], Olympic wrestler
	*], Steve-O from MTV's "Jackass" & "Wildboyz"
⚫	*], ~~supermodel and~~ actress
	*], Actor

			==History==
			The school was established in 1951 by journalist Stephen Eckard. Eckard, an American national, was employed by the ] at the time.<ref name=aslab>{{cite web\|url=https://www.asl.org/about/about-asl/history\|title=History\|website=asl.org}}</ref> It was first situated in Eckard's home, and was a school primarily for 13 students. The school's colours, orange and black, are inspired by Eckard's alma mater, ]. Prior to that, the school's official colours were red and black. The newly-founded school soon added three teachers and moved to a space in London's Chelsea neighbourhood. The school's first ] took place in 1960.<ref name=aslab/>

			Visitors to the school have included U.S. Presidents ], ], ] and ] during their visits to London.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.asl.org/page.cfm?p=5657\|title=History\|publisher=The American School in London}}</ref> At a visit to The American School In London, ] made a short speech in which he talked about the US-UK relationship and the importance of children as the future.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/g20-summit/5085844/Crowds-gather-to-meet-Barack-Obama-as-he-speaks-of-close-US-UK-relationship.html\|title=G20 summit: Crowds gather to meet Barack Obama as he speaks of close US-UK ties\|newspaper=The Telegraph }}</ref>
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			According to the '']'', 80% of the 1,350 students hold ]s, and half of those are multi-passport holders from ] families.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/100236/the-american-school-in-london\|title=The American School in London \|publisher=The Good Schools Guide}}</ref>
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			A 2018 ] inspection report rated ASL as "outstanding" in all fields inspected.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/101168\|title=American School in London\|publisher=Ofsted\|date=5 November 2010}}</ref>

			In 2021, The Head of the School Robin Appleby announced her resignation as the school had been accused of indoctrinating its pupils in ].<ref name=ofsted>{{cite news \|last= Weale\|first=Sally \|date=7 Mar 2022 \|title=Ofsted downgrades American School in London over focus on social justice \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/mar/07/ofsted-downgrades-american-school-in-london-over-focus-on-social-justice \|work=The Guardian \|location=London \|access-date=10 Mar 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|last=Woolcock\|first=Nicola\|title=American School in London accused of 'racial indoctrination'\|language=en\|work=The Times\|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/american-school-in-london-accused-of-racial-indoctrination-q73xg7bbj\|access-date=2021-11-27\|issn=0140-0460}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|last1=Quetteville\|first1=Harry de\|last2=Steafel\|first2=Eleanor\|date=2021-11-25\|title=Educating snowflakes: Why our public schools have gone woke\|language=en-GB\|work=The Telegraph\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/11/25/educating-snowflakes-public-schools-have-gone-woke/\|access-date=2021-11-27\|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> Following a December 2021 inspection, the school was downgraded two ratings by Ofsted to "requires improvement". Ofsted had inspected the school following media reports of political indoctrination. While the school was found to give "strong importance to equality and inclusion", the report continued "Sometimes, however, teaching places much more weight on the school’s approach to social justice than on learning subject-specific knowledge and skills". Reporting on the teaching of humanities in the lower school, Ofsted found that pupils "spend much time repeatedly considering identity (including analysing their own characteristics) rather than learning, for example, geographical knowledge".

			In a follow up inspection in October 2022, Ofsted determined that following changes the school once again met all independent school standards. <ref name=ofsted/>

			In January 2024, the school announced it had received an "Outstanding" score from Ofsted upon inspection.<ref name=ofs81/>

			==Current and former heads==
			*Stephen Eckard, founder, head of school 1951–1971
			*Jack Harrison, head of school 1971–1986
			*William E. Harris, head of school 1986–1991
			*William Greenham, interim head of school 1991–1992
			*Judith L. Glickman, head of school 1992–1998<ref>{{Cite journal\|title=American School in London 2018\|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1540228042/asl/f89sqpy1g1gcdltrnkic/Accents2018.pdf\|journal=Accents\|volume=8\|via=Resources}}</ref>
			*William C. Mules, head of school 1998–2007{{citation needed\|date=November 2021}}
			*Coreen R. Hester, head of school 2007–2017<ref>{{cite web\|title=News Post\|url=http://www.asl.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=3698\|publisher=The American School in London}}</ref>
			*Robin S. Appleby, head of school 2017–2021
			*Coreen R. Hester, interim head of school 2022–2023
			*Matt Horvat, head of school 2023–

		⚫	==Notable students==
			*], 8th ], businessman, 3 star Army General and former ]
		⚫	*], Japanese-American actress
			*], American actress
			*], American musician, drummer for ]
			*], American composer and artist
			*], professor at ]
			*], British American Canadian stunt performer and TV personality
			*], ] ]
			*], professional ] player
			*], American singer-songwriter
			*], Hollywood actress, director, and two-time ] recipient
			*], Conservative British Member of Parliament for Broxbourne<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/obe-broxbourne-mp-charles-walker/story-25783778-detail/story.html\|title=OBE for Broxbourne MP Charles Walker\|publisher=Hertfordshire Mercury\|date=December 30, 2013\|access-date=March 25, 2017\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726051643/http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/OBE-Broxbourne-MP-Charles-Walker/story-25783778-detail/story.html\|archive-date=July 26, 2015}}</ref>
			* ], CEO, ]

			==See also==
			* ]

			==References==
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The American School in London

Location

London United Kingdom
Information
Type	International school Non-profit
Established	1951
Department for Education URN	101168 Tables
Grades	K–12
Enrollment	1,350
Color(s)	Orange and Black
Mascot	Eagle
Alumni	12,653
Head of School	Matt Horvat
Website	http://www.asl.org

The American School in London (ASL) is a private, independent school in St John's Wood, London, England, for students from kindergarten through high school.

ASL is accredited by the Department for Education and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. ASL is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Council of International Schools, the Independent Schools Association, and the Association for the Advancement of International Education.

The American School in London is amongst the U.K.’s most expensive day schools, with tuition fees set at £40,900 for Grades 9-12. it has a strong track record of Ivy League and top American and Oxbridge placements.

The school was given an "Outstanding" score upon inspection by Ofsted in 2023.

History

The school was established in 1951 by journalist Stephen Eckard. Eckard, an American national, was employed by the BBC at the time. It was first situated in Eckard's home, and was a school primarily for 13 students. The school's colours, orange and black, are inspired by Eckard's alma mater, Princeton University. Prior to that, the school's official colours were red and black. The newly-founded school soon added three teachers and moved to a space in London's Chelsea neighbourhood. The school's first graduation took place in 1960.

Visitors to the school have included U.S. Presidents Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama during their visits to London. At a visit to The American School In London, President Obama made a short speech in which he talked about the US-UK relationship and the importance of children as the future.

According to the Good Schools Guide, 80% of the 1,350 students hold United States passports, and half of those are multi-passport holders from dual national families.

A 2018 Ofsted inspection report rated ASL as "outstanding" in all fields inspected.

In 2021, The Head of the School Robin Appleby announced her resignation as the school had been accused of indoctrinating its pupils in critical race theory. Following a December 2021 inspection, the school was downgraded two ratings by Ofsted to "requires improvement". Ofsted had inspected the school following media reports of political indoctrination. While the school was found to give "strong importance to equality and inclusion", the report continued "Sometimes, however, teaching places much more weight on the school’s approach to social justice than on learning subject-specific knowledge and skills". Reporting on the teaching of humanities in the lower school, Ofsted found that pupils "spend much time repeatedly considering identity (including analysing their own characteristics) rather than learning, for example, geographical knowledge".

In a follow up inspection in October 2022, Ofsted determined that following changes the school once again met all independent school standards.

In January 2024, the school announced it had received an "Outstanding" score from Ofsted upon inspection.

Current and former heads

Stephen Eckard, founder, head of school 1951–1971
Jack Harrison, head of school 1971–1986
William E. Harris, head of school 1986–1991
William Greenham, interim head of school 1991–1992
Judith L. Glickman, head of school 1992–1998
William C. Mules, head of school 1998–2007
Coreen R. Hester, head of school 2007–2017
Robin S. Appleby, head of school 2017–2021
Coreen R. Hester, interim head of school 2022–2023
Matt Horvat, head of school 2023–

Notable students

Prabowo Subianto, 8th President of Indonesia, businessman, 3 star Army General and former Minister of Defence
Devon Aoki, Japanese-American actress
Nina Axelrod, American actress
Stewart Copeland, American musician, drummer for The Police
R. Luke DuBois, American composer and artist
Cassie Mogilner Holmes, professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Steve-O, British American Canadian stunt performer and TV personality
Andrew Luck, NFL quarterback
Lloyd Sam, professional association football player
Laurie Styvers, American singer-songwriter
Kathleen Turner, Hollywood actress, director, and two-time Golden Globe recipient
Charles Walker, Conservative British Member of Parliament for Broxbourne
Aditya Mittal, CEO, ArcelorMittal

References

"Accreditation - The American School in London". www.asl.org. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
"2024-25 tuition - The American School in London". www.asl.org. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
"The best American Schools in London for expat and international families". Lumos Education. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
^ "Inspection of The American School in London" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
^ "History". asl.org.
"History". The American School in London.
"G20 summit: Crowds gather to meet Barack Obama as he speaks of close US-UK ties". The Telegraph.
"The American School in London". The Good Schools Guide.
"American School in London". Ofsted. 5 November 2010.
^ Weale, Sally (7 March 2022). "Ofsted downgrades American School in London over focus on social justice". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
Woolcock, Nicola. "American School in London accused of 'racial indoctrination'". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
Quetteville, Harry de; Steafel, Eleanor (25 November 2021). "Educating snowflakes: Why our public schools have gone woke". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
"American School in London 2018" (PDF). Accents. 8 – via Resources.
"News Post". The American School in London.
"OBE for Broxbourne MP Charles Walker". Hertfordshire Mercury. 30 December 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2017.

v t e Schools and colleges in the City of Westminster
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Secondary schools	Ark King Solomon Academy Grey Coat Hospital Harris Academy St John's Wood Marylebone Boys' School Paddington Academy Pimlico Academy St Augustine's Church of England High School St George's Catholic School St Marylebone School Westminster Academy Westminster City School
Independent schools	Abercorn School The American School in London Arnold House School Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Preparatory EIFA International School Francis Holland School International Community School Kensington Park School London Park School Mayfair Prince's Gardens Preparatory School Queen's College Royal Ballet School Southbank International School Sylvia Young Theatre School Westminster Abbey Choir School Westminster Cathedral Choir School Westminster School Westminster Under School Wetherby School
FE & sixth form colleges	City of Westminster College Fashion Retail Academy Harris Westminster Sixth Form Westminster Kingsway College
Defunct schools	Abbey Christian School Blewcoat School Hellenic College of London Lansdowne College North Westminster Community School Rutherford School St Marylebone Grammar School Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC

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