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French American International School of Boca Raton

United States, Boca Raton

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees $110 - 14,900
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

French American International School of Boca Raton is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational bilingual school serving primary and middle school students. It offers a dual-curriculum model that integrates a French curriculum aligned with the French Ministry of Education and an American curriculum taught in English to meet Florida standards. The school is an official IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with instruction divided 50/50 between French and English in a full-immersion setting. A third language, Spanish, is introduced, and CNED classes are available for middle-schoolers. Native-speaking teachers support both language immersion sections, with ESL and FLE/FLAM programs for multilingual learners. Located at 2500 NW 5th Avenue, Boca Raton, FAIS is the only French bilingual IB World School in South Florida. Daily enrichment courses across Art, Music, Computer Technology, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education complement the core curricula. This bilingual environment prepares globally minded students.

The Essentials

French American International School of Boca Raton has instruction in French, English.

Location

2500 NW 5th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

Stages

Primary and middle school.

Type

Private, non-sectarian, co-educational bilingual school offering primary and middle school.

Additional learning support

F.L.E. program for non-Francophones; ESL program for English Language learners; Introduction to a third language: Spanish.

Country affiliation

France and the United States.

Religious affiliation

Non-sectarian.

Fees

Annual tuition at French American International School of Boca Raton ranges from USD 110 to USD 14,900 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: USD 110 (non-refundable).

Tuition — annual amounts and installment amounts (by year group / track)

- Elementary School (annual): USD 13,000.
- Payable in 10 monthly installments: USD 1,300 per installment.

- Middle School — International Track (annual): USD 14,500.
- Payable in 10 monthly installments: USD 1,450 per installment.

- Middle School — CNED Track (annual): USD 14,900.
- Payable in 10 monthly installments: USD 1,490 per installment.

One-time and enrollment-related fees

- One-time new-student enrollment fee (due to secure space and collected with first payment):
- New elementary student: USD 700 (non-refundable).
- New middle school student: USD 900 (non-refundable) — includes French-subject materials imported from France and American textbooks/workbooks.

- Middle School Chromebook fee (one-time): USD 200. Students are assigned a school Chromebook for the school year.

- Re-enrollment fee (returning students):
- Returning elementary students: USD 500 (non-refundable).
- Returning middle school students: USD 700 (non-refundable).

Optional programs and recurring additional fees

- After-School Program with Study Hall (until 5:45 pm): USD 240 per month.

- Before-School care (as of 7:30 am): USD 110 per month.

- Combined Before- and After-School package: USD 300 per month.

- Study Hall only (supervised homework Mon–Thur): USD 120 per month (Study Hall is included in the After-Care package).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as an annual amount and is payable in 10 monthly installments. Enrollment fees must be paid in full to secure a space and are non-refundable. Specific installment due dates and the school's billing calendar are handled at registration.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (no boarding program or boarding charges listed).

Other costs and common additional charges

- Uniforms: students are required to wear the school uniform (polo/collared shirts, slacks/skirts/shorts, sweaters/jackets in specified colors). Uniforms are worn by students, but a specific uniform purchase fee or set price is not listed in the published fees. Parents should expect to purchase uniform items separately.

- Textbooks and course materials: for new middle school students a portion of materials (imported from France and American textbooks/workbooks) are covered by the one-time new-student middle school enrollment fee of USD 900; additional book or materials charges may apply for other grades or special programs.

- Extracurricular, field trip, testing, supplies, lunch, or activity-specific fees are not listed in the published summary and may be charged separately during the year.

Refund information

- Application fee, new-student enrollment fees, and re-enrollment fees are explicitly non-refundable. Enrollment fees must be paid in full to secure placement. No general tuition-refund schedule (for mid-year withdrawal, extended absence, or other scenarios) is published in the fee summary.

Fee payment options

- The published fee summary states that tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments but does not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, ACH, check, third-party tuition processors) in the public fee summary. Specific payment methods, schedules for installment due dates, and any convenience or processing fees are managed during registration and billing.

Brief note on available financial assistance

- The school accepts certain Florida state scholarship programs (Step Up programs such as FTC, Hope, and Family Empowerment) and may consider school scholarships or tuition aid on a limited, case-by-case basis. French national students may be eligible for AEFE-related support through the French consulate.

Summary of missing/unspecified fee details in the published schedule

- The public fee summary provides annual tuition amounts, installment structure, enrollment/application/re-enrollment fees, Chromebook and before/after-care fees, and notes on non-refundable enrollment charges. It does not publish a comprehensive tuition-refund policy for tuition paid, explicit per-term (semester) billing amounts (tuition is shown as annual and via 10 monthly installments), the exact cost for purchasing uniforms, nor an explicit list of accepted payment methods and any card/processing surcharges. For those specific operational details, registration paperwork and the school's billing office provide the contractual schedule and payment-method options at time of enrollment.
Academics

French American International School of Boca Raton teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum

FAIS Boca Raton offers a bilingual, full-immersion primary and middle school education in English and French. The French curriculum is taught in French and adheres to the guidelines of the French Ministry of Education and is fully accredited. The American curriculum is taught in English and meets Florida State standards. FAIS is an official IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school uses a dual-curriculum model and introduces a third language, Spanish. The school provides daily enrichment courses across subjects, including Art, Art History, Music (Chorus, Piano), Computer Technology (based on NETS and French Brevet requirements), Foreign Languages, and Physical Education.

Gifted and Talented

Enrichment courses are offered, including Art, Art History, Music (Chorus, Piano), Computer Technology (NETS and French Brevet requirements), Foreign Languages, and Physical Education.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a bilingual, full-immersion program with 50% instruction in French and 50% in English, supporting multilingual and multicultural education. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and emphasizes inquiry-based learning. The school is small in size, enabling close attention to students and provision of educational support. Enrichment courses are available to enhance learning beyond core subjects.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is a small boutique campus where children receive close attention and educational support. The French curriculum is taught in French and adheres to the French Ministry of Education, while the American curriculum is taught in English and meets Florida standards. The school offers a broad selection of enrichment courses to support diverse learning needs. Instruction is led by qualified, native-speaking teachers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has an English as a Second Language (ESL) program for English language learners. There is also a FLE-French as a Foreign Language program for non-Francophones to learn French. The dual-language, bilingual immersion supports language development in both English and French. Native-speaking teachers contribute to language instruction and support. The language programs are designed to integrate with the core French and American curricula.

Mental Wellbeing

Students feel secure and supported, both academically and emotionally. Parents can communicate easily and closely with staff, fostering a collaborative environment. The small school size supports individual attention and a supportive atmosphere for social and emotional growth. The school prioritizes creating a caring, inclusive community for all students.

Safeguarding

The school has a Policy on Ethical Conduct of Instructional Personnel addressing the reporting of misconduct affecting the health, safety, or welfare of a student. All staff undergo state and national criminal background checks and fingerprinting, and hold CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure safeguarding of students.

Admissions

Scholarships

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