San Diego French American School

6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla, CA, 92037-0921
Tel: (858)456-2807
Grades: NS - 8 | 366 students
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San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is a pre-elementary, kindergarten, and 1st - 8th grade school offering a French and English curriculum. The school prepares the students to enter a French, international, or an American high school. SDFAS is part of a network of 480 schools worldwide accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the California Association of Independent Schools. It's a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is affiliated with Mission Laique, AEFE, and AFSA.

School Overview:
San Diego French American School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded 1988
Student Body
Total Students 366 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 28% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,250
Tuition Notes Pre-K0 - $14,250 + 700 fees PK1,PK2 & K & 1-5th: 13,250 + 700 fees 6th - 8th: 14,250 + 900 fees
% on Financial Aid 11%
Average Financial Aid Grant $3,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Virginia Berracasa
Admissions Associate Babeth Esterly

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    • Extended Day Care
    • Hot lunch service
    • After School Activities

    Profile last updated: 10/09/2012

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