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United States, St Petersburg
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Enrollment is open to any child aged three and up, with priority given first to re-enrolling children, then to siblings of enrolled children, and then to the waiting list. Families are encouraged to apply online by creating an account to begin the New Student Application; after verification, log in to create the application. A non-refundable $50 application fee is required. You can track the admissions status online, print the completed application, and reprint forms as needed. To request more information or schedule a visit, contact the Admissions Office at (727) 800-2159.
Enrollment uses a waiting list with priority order: re-enrolling children first, then siblings of enrolled children, and then those on the waiting list.
Florida scholarships accepted include Florida Tax Credit, Family Empowerment, McKay, Gardiner, and Hope. The school partners with Step Up For Students, AAA Scholarships, and the Florida Department of Education to administer these scholarships for students in grades K and up. French nationals registered at the Consulate in Miami may qualify for scholarships from the Government of France; deadlines commonly include late February and require US tax returns. Direct scholarship support includes limited supplemental awards of up to $700 per student via FACTS. Decisions about financial aid are communicated by March 31 for the upcoming academic year; late applications are considered case-by-case.
French American School of Tampa Bay (FASTB) is a day school serving students ages 3 to 12. It delivers a bilingual education blending French and American approaches. The French curriculum (Les Programmes) is taught with total immersion in early childhood; the English program follows practices of American schools and harmonizes with the French curriculum to support bilingual learning. The school uses the IB Primary Years Programme to teach the French National Curriculum, with candidacy in 2021 and IB World School status achieved in 2023. FASTB is accredited by the Florida Department of Education and Mission Laïque Française and serves as a DELF/DALF testing center. Distinctive features include a dual-language pathway from La Maternelle, partnerships with AFSA, AEFE, and MLF, and exposure to cultures. Facilities include five classrooms, a library, a Tiki Hut for events, and an outdoor playground overlooking a lake; aftercare, clubs, and a bilingual summer camp complement life here.
