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French International School of Oregon

United States, Portland

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 575
Type Co-educational
Opened 1979
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

French International School of Oregon is an independent school in Portland serving ages 2 to 14. It blends the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP and MYP) with a French curriculum in a language-immersion setting and is the only IB-authorized provider in Portland for preschool through eighth grade. The school is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education and affiliated with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française. All teachers are native speakers, and English is integrated from preschool and gradually expanded from 2nd through 5th grade in line with Oregon's English Language Arts Standards. In Middle School, students can pursue immersion tracks in French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or an English-focused track. The campus comprises 15 wooded acres and houses new STEAM spaces for hands-on learning; a gym supports middle school activities, and the Lower School library is on site. Extended Learning offers athletics, ACE Weeks, Afterschool Explorers, and Summer Programs.

www.frenchintl.org

8500 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97229, United States

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The Essentials

French International School of Oregon has 575 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English, German, Mandarin, Spanish.

Location
Portland, Oregon. The school is located on a 15-acre campus in Portland. The address is 8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland, OR 97229.

Stages
Maternelle (TPS-K); Lower School (1st-5th); Middle School (6th-8th). Preschool through 8th grade.

Type
Independent school

Pupil Nationality Mix
40 countries represented; 50 languages spoken.

Country affiliation
AEFE and Mission Laïque Française (France-based affiliations).
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Fees
Application Fees

- Online application fee: USD 100 per application (required at time of application for TPS through Grade 8).

Tuition fees (annual) — basic tuition by year group

- TPS / Preschool / Prekindergarten (5 half days): USD 21,480.
- TPS through Kindergarten (5 full days): USD 25,920.
- 1st–5th Grade: USD 26,530.
- 6th–8th Grade: USD 30,420.

Tuition presented as common payment-plan installments (examples; principal installment amounts before any plan interest or administrative fees)

- Semi-annual (2 payments):
- TPS half day: USD 10,740 per payment.
- TPS full day: USD 12,960 per payment.
- 1st–5th: USD 13,265 per payment.
- 6th–8th: USD 15,210 per payment.

- Quarterly (4 payments):
- TPS half day: USD 5,370 per payment.
- TPS full day: USD 6,480 per payment.
- 1st–5th: USD 6,632.50 per payment.
- 6th–8th: USD 7,605 per payment.

- 10-month plan (10 payments):
- TPS half day: USD 2,148 per month.
- TPS full day: USD 2,592 per month.
- 1st–5th: USD 2,653.00 per month.
- 6th–8th: USD 3,042 per month.

- 12-month plan (12 payments):
- TPS half day: USD 1,790 per month.
- TPS full day: USD 2,160 per month.
- 1st–5th: USD 2,210.83 per month (rounded to cents).
- 6th–8th: USD 2,535 per month.

Capital Fee (one-time)

- A one-time Capital Fee per family of USD 4,250; this one-time family fee is distributed across the family's selected tuition payment plan during the first year of enrollment.

Extended learning and other optional fees

- Early Arrival: no charge (listed as free).
- Arts & Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Weeks: USD 96 per day.
- Aftercare drop-in: USD 18 per hour (yearly and semester plans also available).
- Tutoring: USD 75 per hour (sold in 4-hour increments).
- Afterschool Explorers and summer camp: fees vary by class/camp.
- School-branded apparel and merchandise are available for purchase through the school store; typical merchandise prices range from roughly USD 20–USD 65 depending on the item (hoodies, shirts, bottles, etc.).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plans available: semi-annual, quarterly, 10-month, and 12-month; payments for the following school year begin in July. An interest rate of 4% per annum is charged on the outstanding balance for all payment plans. VCPay (Veracross) manages payment plans and requires registration.
- VCPay administrative fees (annual, charged per student): USD 21 for semi-annual plans, USD 42 for quarterly plans, USD 63 for monthly plans (10- and 12-month).
- Credit card convenience/processing fees: a 3% credit card processing fee applies for tuition payment in full made directly to the school. If paying by credit card through VCPay, a 2.99% + USD 0.30 fee applies for Visa/Mastercard/Discover and 3.1% + USD 0.30 for American Express; ACH payments through VCPay do not incur convenience fees.
- Checks should be made payable to "French International School of Oregon" and mailed to the Business/Admissions office at the school address.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school serves Maternelle (TPS–K), Lower School (1st–5th), and Middle School (6th–8th) and does not offer boarding.

Refund information and tuition insurance / tuition refund plan options

- Optional tuition refund insurance is available via a tuition-refund/insurance program (Protect My Tuition). Coverage is available for a range of covered reasons — including illness, job transfer, academic withdrawal, voluntary withdrawal, and certain unemployment situations — and is offered as an optional protection that families may elect. The Protect My Tuition option is priced at 2.3% of net tuition for the 2026–27 offering (rate unchanged from the prior year).
- An alternate/related Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) premium schedule is published showing premium amounts tied to grade-level tuition (example TRP premiums for the 2025–26 schedule are listed per grade band). Families may opt into the TRP on the enrollment contract within specified opt-in periods. The TRP provides an allowance of tuition and fees in the event of a covered withdrawal or other covered separation as described in the TRP brochure.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), ACH via VCPay, and managed tuition payment plans through VCPay/Veracross. Credit card payments in full to the school carry a 3% processing fee; credit card payments through VCPay incur the convenience fees noted above. Registration in VCPay is required to enroll in payment plans.

Other administrative fees and financial-aid application fee

- School-based financial aid: families complete a single Clarity financial-aid application per child; the Clarity financial-aid application requires a non-refundable USD 60 application fee.

Notes

- The Capital Fee is charged per family (not per student) and is distributed across the first-year payment plan when applicable. Extended-learning offerings and after-school activities may carry separate, additional charges depending on enrollment and program selection.
Academics

French International School of Oregon teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 14.

Curriculum
The school uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework for its curriculum in a language-immersion setting, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP); the school is the only IB-authorized provider in Portland for preschool through eighth grade.

Exam Results
DELF/DALF exams are offered; the exams are administered on site, with results emailed about six weeks after the exam and diplomas arriving several months later.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to universities including Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, American University, University of Chicago, Oregon State University, University of Portland, University of Oregon, Occidental College, and Gonzaga University.
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Admissions

Admissions
Application deadline for priority consideration is February 1 each year; applications are accepted on a rolling basis after that date. Begin in the Admissions Portal by providing general background information, completing the appropriate questionnaire(s), uploading a family photo, and paying the $100 application fee. Required forms include online teacher recommendations (one recommendation for Maternelle and Lower School; Middle School requires recommendations for math, English, and Advanced Language if applicable). Student records for the current and previous year must be sent to the Office of Admissions. For Maternelle and Lower School, an Admissions Meeting is scheduled after submission; Middle School applicants spend a full day on campus shadowing; a virtual day is possible for international/out-of-state applicants. Admissions decisions for files completed by February 1 are made in March and April and sent electronically; applications received after February 1 are offered on a space-available basis. The Admissions Committee reviews completed files to determine offers.

Scholarships
Immersion Student Scholarship (ISS) provides $5,000 per year merit-based for one incoming sixth-grade student who has attended language-immersion programs in the local area; eligible languages include French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish; the ISS is extended each year through eighth grade with no re-application required, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing. School-based financial aid is available to families who qualify and is determined through Clarity; more than 20% of students receive aid. To apply for financial aid, families submit a Clarity application with required tax documents and a $60 fee; deadlines include December 15, 2025 for re-enrollment and February 1, 2026 for fall 2026-27 admission. Award considerations include financial resources, ability to pay, immersion commitment, cultural diversity, enrollment type, and adherence to deadlines. French citizens may also apply for bourses scolaires through the French government when eligible.

Waitlist
There is a waiting list when there are more qualified applicants than openings; it is unranked. If openings occur, the Admissions Committee decides which applicant(s) will be offered a spot based on the class profile and the needs and qualifications of the applicant.
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