The French American School of Puget Sound and the International Middle School prepare 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
325 Students in grades pre-K through 7
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 2009 – 2010
$13,850 (YPK-5), $17,300 (6-8)
Financial Aid
Available to French nationals through the French Government; available through the School for other families.