French American School of Princeton
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(609)430-3001
- 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 campus of the former St Joseph Seminary 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.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 195 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,858
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
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French American School of Princeton places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 195 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 28 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,858 |
| % on Financial Aid | 11% |
| Admissions Director | Marie Lavigne |
| Admissions Associate | Caitlin Johnson |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Golf, Soccer, TennisBallet, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: 3D Printing, Chess, Science Arts and Music Programs: Drama, Kids Music Around, Young Rembrandts |
School Notes
Our Vision
Cultivating the mind, nurturing the heart and guiding the hand of every student to develop well-rounded global citizens prepared to take on the world.
Our Mission
The French American School of Princeton provides a nurturing and creative learning environment where students thrive because of its focus on academic excellence and development of the whole child through an exemplary bilingual, multicultural education.
Our Values
Cultivating the mind, nurturing the heart and guiding the hand of every student to develop well-rounded global citizens prepared to take on the world.
Our Mission
The French American School of Princeton provides a nurturing and creative learning environment where students thrive because of its focus on academic excellence and development of the whole child through an exemplary bilingual, multicultural education.
Our Values
- Cultivating the Mind - critical and independent thinking, creativity, curiosity and open-mindedness
- Nurturing the Heart - courage, inclusivity, compassion and respect for peers, the community and the global environment
- Guiding the Hand - resilience, teamwork, collaboration among teachers, parents and students, confidence to achieve
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