Saint Francis International School
Tel:
(301) 434-2344
- Saint Francis International Schoolis a Franciscan family that nurtures children to become instruments of God's peace, scholars, and global citizens.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 419 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,875
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 17 / rolling
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Saint Francis International School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ELL / ESL & Resource Support |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 419 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 96% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 42% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (school uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 17 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,875 |
| Tuition Notes | Grants are available for parishioners of Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Washington and families with multiple children enrolled.Parish, archdiocesan, and private financial aid is available based upon demonstrated through the TADS Financial Aid |
| % on Financial Aid | 75% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,200 |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Principal |
| Admissions Associate | Teresa Perez |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Track and FieldBasketball, Dance, Soccer, Track and Field, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Drama, Newspaper, Science Club, Student Council, Youth Group Arts and Music Programs: Conversational French, Dance |
School Notes
- Saint Francis International School (SFIS) was formed in 2010 tocarry on the legacies of St. Camillus, St. Mark, and St. CatherineLaboure Schools.
- Today, SFIS provides a high quality Catholic education tochildren age three through the 8th grade. The community ofSaint Francis International School is very diverse and pridesitself on creating a learning environment that is built oncommunity and caring. Each child at SFIS is nurtured to growas a whole person and the school's programs attend to students'minds, bodies, and spirits.
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