
École franco-américaine du Puget Sound
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
Per yearUSD 16.5K–43.9K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
French-English bilingual independent school serving children from 18 months through Grade 8 on Mercer Island and in Seattle. Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and NWAIS. Candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP
Students
400
Language
English, French
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1995
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool (Bébé & TYPK only, 2-day week) | USD 16,500 |
| Preschool (Bébé & TYPK only, 3-day week) | USD 23,500 |
| Preschool / Elementary School | USD 38,650 |
| Middle School | USD 43,850 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool (Bébé & TYPK only, 2-day week) | USD 16,500 |
| Preschool (Bébé & TYPK only, 3-day week) | USD 23,500 |
| Preschool / Elementary School | USD 38,650 |
| Middle School | USD 43,850 |
Source: school website (fasps.org) · checked 2026-11-03
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 110
- Capital levy
- USD 3,950
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
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- Languages
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Location
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3795 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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