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
Eric Thuau
Location
Just off I-90 on east Mercer Island, Washington, the school is minutes from Seattle, Bellevue and the surrounding communities.
Faculty
55 Faculty Members
Student Enrollment
382 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; member of AFSA (Association of French Schools in North America and AEFE (Agence pour l'enseignement francais a l'etranger); affiliated with "La mission laique francaise"
Tuition 2011-2012
$15,200 (YPK-5), $18,100 (6-8)
Financial Aid
Available to French nationals through the French Government; available through the School Financial Aid Office for all families