| The American School of Lyon
               
                | School Profile:US curricula.
 50 students, 5-18 yrs.
 Address
 80 chemin du Grand Roule, 69110, Ste Foy les Lyon, France
 Tel: (+33) 4 78 50 44 00
 Fax: (+33) 4 78 50 44 24
 info@tasol.org
 www.tasol.org
 
 
 
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            The American School of Lyon provides an English-language curriculum 
            based on the American model of education. The school offers instruction 
            with an international scope rooted firmly in the historic, biblical 
            Christianity that is the foundation of Western culture. It seeks to 
            give every student the tools to think creatively and effectively and 
            the ability to understand themselves and the complex world around 
            them.
             The American School of Lyon's classical approach applies teaching 
              methods that fit students developmental stages of learning. 
              Young children are taught basic skills and facts while older students 
              develop critical thinking, writing, and speaking abilities. The 
              curriculum uses the great literature and classics of the past to 
              help students grasp the events of the present. French is taught 
              at all levels, and all students pursue physical education, music, 
              and other creative arts. In addition, English as a Second Language 
              courses are available for students whose first language is not English. 
              A low student-teacher ratio promotes individual and caring attention 
              for the needs of each student. Students with special needs are accepted 
              when possible. As the foundation of Western civilization, Christianity is an integral 
              part of the curriculum at The American School of Lyon. The history 
              and content of the Bible are rationally taught so that the truths 
              each student holds about God are his or her own. The goal is that 
              each student be able to recognize and evaluate truth, goodness, 
              and beauty from a Christian worldview, regardless of his or her 
              personal faith. Respect is taught for all people, principle-based 
              ethics, and the importance of understanding different worldviews. Upon graduation from The American School of Lyon, students receive 
              an American diploma that satisfies all requirements for a US high 
              school diploma and is recognized by the US government, the National 
              Council for Private School Accreditation, and Middle States Association 
              of Colleges and Schools. The school is currently developing Advanced 
              Placement (AP) courses for English Literature, American Government, 
              calculus, and biology. Qualified students may earn an Advanced Placement 
              International Diploma that is recognized by a number of European 
              and British Universities. The American School of Lyon is located on a 2.5-acre campus in 
              a 4,500-square-meter building. It contains purpose-built science 
              labs, as well as computer labs for the elementary and upper schools. 
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