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FASTB was founded in February 2017 and, after a building and playground renovation in the summer of 2018, opened its doors in September 2018. The school offers a bilingual international education with French immersion from Early Childhood through Grade 6, combining French and American education approaches and exposure to both cultures.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities for students and non-students alike. It maintains a Parents Association and Adult Education classes, and welcomes student teachers from France and local public high school students to collaborate on projects. The campus is located at 2100 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
The Parents Association aims to foster close relationships among the parents, students, faculty and administration. It encourages parent participation and support, assists the school in achieving common goals, and sponsors activities that augment the quality of students' life. Volunteers may join several committees including class activities, communications, community relations, parent activities, parent education, or school services. Email: parentsassociation@fastb.org.
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.
