The French American School of Puget Sound prepares our diverse community of students to excel in the French, American and international educational systems, and to fully realize their potential in a multicultural world.

Head of School

Andrée McGiffin

Location

Just off I-90 on east Mercer Island, Washington, the school is minutes from Seattle, Bellevue and the surrounding communities.

Faculty

31 full-time teachers, 6 teaching assistants

Student Enrollment

350 Students in grades pre-K through 8

Class Size

16-20 (1 teacher per 10 students in YPK, PK and K classrooms)

Student Nationalities

American: 45%, French or bi-nationals: 45%, other nationalities: 10%

Extracurricular Activities

Science, Chess, Pottery, Yoga, Chinese, Sports

Accreditation

French Ministry of Education; Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS); approved by the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tuition 2010-2011

$14,450 (YPK-5), $17,650 (6-8)

Financial Aid

Available to French nationals through the French Government; available through the School for other families.