French American School of Princeton
Tel:
(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 (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 193 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,990
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
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 | 193 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | $18,990 |
| % on Financial Aid | 11% |
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
The diversity of our students, parents, faculty and staff reflects the multicultural nature of our community, which represents over 30 different countries.
Why FASP?
Bilingual and multicultural students are: better speakers, better thinkers, and better learners. They have superior focus and are better able to tune out distractions. They score higher on IQ and standardized tests, even on subjects unrelated to language, like math and science. Bilingual students have a more informed, enlightened, and empathetic view of people and culture, which makes them better citizens of the world.
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
The diversity of our students, parents, faculty and staff reflects the multicultural nature of our community, which represents over 30 different countries.
Why FASP?
Bilingual and multicultural students are: better speakers, better thinkers, and better learners. They have superior focus and are better able to tune out distractions. They score higher on IQ and standardized tests, even on subjects unrelated to language, like math and science. Bilingual students have a more informed, enlightened, and empathetic view of people and culture, which makes them better citizens of the world.
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