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French American School of Princeton

United States, Princeton

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 175
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Typical class size 14
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

French American School of Princeton is an independent bilingual day school serving ages 3 through 14, offering a blend of French and American teaching. The Preschool–8 program uses cross-language transfer to build fluency in both languages. No prior French knowledge is required through Grade 3; Grades 1–5 students receive additional French support (FLE). Beginning in Grade 6, students must demonstrate French proficiency and participate in an admissions assessment. The school is affiliated with AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, with NJAIS/MSA-CESS dual accreditation. The 42-acre campus beside Lake Carnegie in Princeton includes a gym, a soccer field, and multiple recess areas within neo-Gothic facilities, including a chapel and a stage. Textbooks are bilingual, and middle school students receive iPads. The program emphasizes bilingual fluency and biliteracy, preparing graduates to think and communicate in both languages across diverse settings worldwide.

www.ecoleprinceton.org

75 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

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The Essentials

French American School of Princeton has 175 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English, French.

Location
75 Mapleton Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 (Building

4). The campus is a 42-acre site beside Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ, in the Princeton-Plainsboro area.

Stages
PreK–8

Type
Independent bilingual day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
30 countries represented.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through the Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE).
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Fees
Application fees

- An application fee is required at the time of application.
- A non‑refundable registration/administrative fee of USD 125 is charged annually at re‑enrollment.
- A non‑refundable enrollment deposit of USD 1,000 is payable upon signature of the enrollment contract.

Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year)

- Preschool (3 years old), 3 full days: USD 15,357 per year.
- Preschool (3 years old), 5 mornings (8:30–11:50 am): USD 18,893 per year.
- Preschool, Pre‑K & Kindergarten (full‑time): USD 25,592 per year.
- Grades 1 through 5: USD 26,699 per year.
- Grades 6 through 8: USD 28,133 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms (payment-plan options and sample amounts)

- General: Tuition billing and payments are managed online through the school's FinalSite Enrollment billing portal; the school offers multiple structured payment plans.

- Plan A — Annual payment (2% tuition discount): pay the full tuition plus the insurance premium in full by the Plan A deadline (payment date shown in the enrollment materials) to receive a 2% discount. Example discounted tuition amounts (Plan A) by program: Preschool (5 mornings) USD 18,516; Preschool (3 days) USD 15,050; Preschool/Pre‑K/KG full‑time USD 25,081; Grades 1–5 USD 26,166; Grades 6–8 USD 27,571. Insurance premium amounts apply per student.

- Plan B — Bi‑annual: 50% of the tuition plus the insurance premium is due by the first due date (deadline shown in enrollment materials); the remaining balance is due by the second due date. Example bi‑annual total tuition figures (Plan B) by program: Preschool (5 mornings) USD 18,893; Preschool (3 days) USD 15,357; Preschool/Pre‑K/KG full‑time USD 25,592; Grades 1–5 USD 26,699; Grades 6–8 USD 28,133. Example first/second installment amounts are shown in the enrollment schedule for each program.

- Plan C — Monthly plan: 30% of the tuition balance plus the insurance premium is due by the down‑payment deadline; the remaining balance is split into 10 equal monthly installments (September through June). Example Plan C down payments and monthly installments (per program):
- Preschool (5 mornings): down payment USD 5,467.20; monthly USD 1,275.68.
- Preschool (3 days): down payment USD 4,387.80; monthly USD 1,023.82.
- Preschool/Pre‑K/KG full‑time: down payment USD 7,512.00; monthly USD 1,752.80.
- Grades 1–5: down payment USD 7,850.10; monthly USD 1,831.69.
- Grades 6–8: down payment USD 8,287.80; monthly USD 1,933.82.

- Additional billing terms: a $50 annual enrollment/portal fee is charged at the time of enrollment or re‑enrollment for families using the payment plans; a monthly late payment fee of USD 35 is assessed on any past‑due balance.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school for Preschool through Grade 8, so there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and common additional fees

- Insurance premium: an insurance/premium charge is applied with tuition on all payment plans; the premium amount varies by program (examples appear with each payment‑plan schedule).
- After‑school / extended‑day program and activity fees: before‑ and after‑school care, trimester‑based after‑school activities, study hall and childcare options are available and are billed separately through the school's billing portal. Families may be charged per day or per activity depending on registration.
- Lunch service: an optional hot/cold lunch delivered by a local catering company is available five days a week; this service is optional and billed separately. Students may alternatively bring a packed lunch.
- School supplies and textbooks: a large portion of textbooks and classroom materials (including many materials purchased from France) are provided and covered by tuition; some grade‑specific supply lists may include items families must provide. Charges for camps, field trips, special middle‑school activities, instrument rentals or optional programs may be billed separately.
- Annual administrative fees (registration, portal fee, deposit) appear in the enrollment contract and are charged as described above.

Refund information

- The school includes a mandatory Tuition Refund Plan (Dewar Tuition Refund Plan) as part of the annual cost; participation is required for all families and the plan protects tuition commitments if a student withdraws or is dismissed during the academic year. The plan's coverage rules, benefit percentages and claims procedures are set by the Tuition Refund Plan policy. Typical benefit examples in the plan include payment of 75% of unused insured fees for medical withdrawal or dismissal (subject to plan terms) and payment of 60% of unused insured fees for non‑medical withdrawal after specified attendance thresholds. Claims are filed through the school business office per the plan instructions.

Fee payment options

- All tuition and tuition‑related payments are processed through the school's FinalSite Enrollment billing portal. FinalSite Enrollment supports common online payment methods such as credit/debit card and electronic check (e‑check); schools using FinalSite may also allow checks or other custom payment channels as configured in the portal. Families use the enrollment/billing portal to view invoices, enroll in payment plans, and make payments. For billing account questions families are directed to the school billing contact.
Academics

French American School of Princeton teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
FASP offers a bilingual program for Preschool through 8th grade that blends French and American teaching methods. The cross-language transfer of skills occurs gradually to ensure a command of both languages. No prior knowledge of French is required through Grade 3; English-speaking students in Grades 1–5 receive additional French support (FLE). Students in Grades 6–8 must demonstrate French language proficiency and participate in an academic assessment prior to admission. The program emphasizes bilingual fluency and biliteracy, enabling graduates to think and communicate in both languages. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and is part of the AEFE network.

Student Teacher Ratio
Student to Teacher Ratio: 8:1. Average Class Size: 14 students.

Higher Education Progression
FASP graduates attend local independent schools, U.S. independent schools, and overseas independent schools; examples include Notre Dame High School and Peddie School.

Gifted and Talented
Students graduate with excellent work habits and high engagement in class, and are consistently placed in honors and advanced courses.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Create your application using our online admissions platform. Pay the application fee and upload all required documents, including a recent photo of the applicant, copies of report cards or progress reports, and the teacher's digital recommendation form. For students applying to grade 6 and above, upload a brief essay explaining why you would like to attend FASP. Schedule an in-visit class or virtual interview.

2. Admissions decisions and timelines. Applications for the 2026-27 school year are reviewed on a rolling basis and admitted based on availability in each grade. Early Admissions receive a decision within two weeks of application completion; if accepted, families have two weeks to sign the enrollment contract and pay the deposit.

3. Regular and late admissions timelines. Regular admissions deadlines include February 15, 2026 for applications (and February 15, 2026 for financial aid); February 27, 2026 for admissions notifications and financial aid notifications; Late admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis depending on grade availability.

4. Admission requirements. Children may join FASP at 30 months. Children must be fully toilet-trained, able to communicate to an adult before using the bathroom. No prior knowledge of French is required to enter Preschool through Grade 3; Grades 4–5 with no French are considered on a case-by-case basis; middle school requires French language proficiency. Students in Grades 1–8 who do not currently attend a French, French-American, or international school with a French program participate in an academic assessment prior to admission.

5. Enrollment steps and contact. Schedule a personal tour via the online portal; virtual tours are available for Preschool–Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle School. Additional admissions events are listed on the page, and there are options to arrange a visit on a different day if needed.

Scholarships
Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial need and is confidential; in 2025-26, 20% of students benefited from financial assistance. The school partners with School and Student Services (SSS) and TADS in the financial aid process; SSS provides a confidential statement of need based on the Parents' Financial Statement, and the Financial Aid Committee reviews applications to determine eligibility, subject to available funds. The SSS school code for FASP is 144899; completed applications must be submitted through SSS by January 16, 2026 for current students and February 15, 2026 for new applicants; after February 15, 2026, applications are reviewed on a fund-available basis. French nationals must first apply for AEFE scholarships prior to applying for aid from the School. Helpful resources for financial aid include the 2026-27 How to Apply for Financial Aid and related materials.
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