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The school teaches in French and English. The French curriculum is taught under the French Ministry of Education's Programs (Les Programmes), with contextual adaptations. The English curriculum is developed following best practices of American independent schools, harmonized with the French program to provide a bilingual learning experience. FASTB is a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School, with accreditations including IB PYP Fully Approved, Florida Association of IB World Schools Fully Approved Member, and Mission Laïque Française Partenaire.
All grade levels are immersed in a Music Arts Program, including Music Together, Chorus, and private Suzuki guitar lessons. Art education includes two- and three-dimensional projects, a student art portfolio, and an annual art show. The library offers French and English books and hosts a Virtual Art Museum (Artsonia) for sharing student art.
French Studies are taught in French under the French Ministry of Education with contextual adaptations. The English curriculum is developed following best practices of American independent schools, and the two curricula are harmonized to provide a bilingual learning experience. La Maternelle and early childhood emphasize language acquisition, with La Maternelle taught in total French immersion. The library includes French and English materials to support bilingual education, and field trips and cultural experiences broaden language learning.
Excursions and field trips are part of the curriculum, including visits to museums, concerts, and outdoor learning experiences. Music Arts Program and chorus provide collaborative social activities for students across grade levels. Art projects and a yearly art show give students opportunities to create and share work. The library supports social and cultural engagement with French and English materials and online sharing through Artsonia.
Cycle 1 emphasizes socialization and language development in a caring environment. The school maintains a screen-free policy through grade 1 to promote language immersion and personal interaction. Outdoor learning experiences include Fort De Soto excursions, biking trips, and marine science activities at the beach and aquarium. Cooperative games and dance supplement team sports in physical education.
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.
