French American School of Princeton

75 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540
Tel: (609)430-3001
Grades: NS - 8 | 132 students
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The French American School of Princeton (FASP) is a co-educational independent school offering a dual-language education to children from Preschool through Middle School. Today, FASP is located on the magnificent site of the Princeton Center for Arts and Education (PCAE) at 75 Mapleton Rd in Princeton-Plainsboro. Situated on 47 beautifully landscaped acres adjacent to Lake Carnegie, this campus consists of seven neo-gothic buildings including a chapel, a gymnasium with a performance stage and a sports field.

School Overview:
French American School of Princeton
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Programs Supported French-American Dual-Language Program
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 132 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Admission Deadline Feb. 28
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Drama
Fencing Piano lesson
Spanish

School Notes:

  • We are dedicated to providing high-quality bilingual education, and encouraging the respect and comprehension of individual values and of different cultures. A bilingual education is more than just mastering two languages; it leads to a better understanding, tolerance, and open-mindedness towards others. Our philosophy is to develop self-confidence, to teach respect for others and the group, to foster the discovery and appreciation of other cultures, and to awaken the desire and pleasure of learning.

    • Profile last updated: 05/06/2013

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