OUR MISSION The French American School of Rhode Island`s multilingual experience cultivates globally-minded, confident, creative learners.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
RAISSA MENSAH
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AP French prepArabic for children & adults
DanceFencing
Ice SkatingMusic
RoboticsSwimming
Theatre
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rooster
- The French-American School of RI (FASRI) is an independent school offering grades from Pre-school through grade 8, accredited by the French Government and theRhode Island Board of Education. FASRI was founded in 1994.We are a French School with an immersion and dual language program: FASRI has two languages embedded in one curriculum. Our French immersion program runs from Pre-school through Kindergarten, and thedual language program from grades 1 through 8. We welcome non-French speaking children up to and including Kindergarten.FASRIadheres to the rigorous requirements of the French Ministry of Education and the highest standards of American independent schools. We follow the French curriculum guidelines from theMinistere de l'Education Nationale(French Ministry of Education) and the recommendations of the SEF (Board of Education of French schools in the US). Our curriculum and practices are essentially French, but the administration and management of the schoolare based on best practices of American independent schools, through resources such astheNational Association of Independent Schools(NAIS) andIndependent School Management(ISM).In 2011, Founder and Head of School Dominique Thompson was awarded theFrench Legion of Honorfor her services to education and French language and culture.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for French-american School Of Rhode Island?
The application deadline for French-american School Of Rhode Island is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is French-american School Of Rhode Island located?
French-american School Of Rhode Island is located in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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