Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School

United States, Seattle

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Year 1 (Half Day)	3	19,250 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Start-up costs included in Year 1
Year 1 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	3	31,900 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Start-up costs included in Year 1
Year 1 (School Day)	3	25,850 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Start-up costs included in Year 1
Year 2 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	4	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 2 (Half Day)	4	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 2 (School Day)	4	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 3 (Half Day)	5	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 3 (School Day)	5	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 3 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	5	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 4 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	6	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 4 (Half Day)	6	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 4 (School Day)	6	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 5 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	7	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 5 (School Day)	7	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 5 (Half Day)	7	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 6 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	8	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 6 (Half Day)	8	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 6 (School Day)	8	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 7 (Half Day)	9	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 7 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	9	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 7 (School Day)	9	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 8 (Dawn-to-Dusk)	10	27,600 USD	La Maternelle - Dawn-to-Dusk	Recurring annual cost
Year 8 (Half Day)	10	16,100 USD	La Maternelle - Half Day	Recurring annual cost
Year 8 (School Day)	10	22,100 USD	La Maternelle - School Day	Recurring annual cost

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	100 USD	One-time; included in Year 1 total for start-up costs

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	1,550 USD	One-time; included in Year 1 total for start-up costs

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
New Family Fee (one-time)	1,500 USD	Due June 30, 2026
Learning Journey / Snack Fee	600 USD	Annual; due August 1, 2026
Application Fee	100 USD	Non-refundable; due January 31, 2026
Enrollment Deposit	1,550 USD	10% of annual tuition; due March 1, 2026

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application and non‑refundable fees

- Application Fee (new & returning students): USD $100, due January 31, 2026.
- Enrollment deposit to secure a spot: 10% of the annual tuition, due March 1, 2026 (listed as a non‑refundable deposit).
- New Family Fee (one‑time): USD $1,500, due June 30, 2026.
- Learning Journey / Snack Fee (annual): USD $600, due August 1, 2026.

Tuition fees by program (annual and monthly amounts)

- La Maternelle (ages 3–6) — Half Day (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): Annual USD $15,500; Monthly USD $1,550.
- La Maternelle (ages 3–6) — School Day (8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.): Annual USD $21,500; Monthly USD $2,150.
- La Maternelle (ages 3–6) — Dawn‑to‑Dusk (7:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.): Annual USD $27,000; Monthly USD $2,700.
- L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9) — School Day (8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.): Annual USD $21,900; Monthly USD $2,190.
- L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9) — Dawn‑to‑Dusk (7:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.): Annual USD $27,400; Monthly USD $2,740.
- La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11) — School Day (8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.): Annual USD $22,300; Monthly USD $2,230.
- La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11) — Dawn‑to‑Dusk (7:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.): Annual USD $27,800; Monthly USD $2,780.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment timing options: Yearly payment (due July 1, 2026) or Monthly — 9 equal payments (September 1, 2026 through June 1, 2027; March 2027 is prepaid with the deposit).
- A deposit equal to 10% of annual tuition is required to secure enrollment (deposit due March 1, 2026).
- Tuition is due on the first of each month when on the monthly plan. A late fee of 15% of the delinquent balance is assessed after the 5th day of the month. If tuition and fees remain unpaid within seven school days, attendance will be suspended until payment is current. Returned payments incur a USD $35 service charge.
- Garderie, Découverte (enrichment), and camps are enrolled and billed separately from tuition.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. Les Lilas is a day school serving preschool through grade 5 and does not offer boarding facilities.

Other costs and recurring fees

- Garderie daily drop‑in (3:00–6:00 p.m.): USD $20 per hour.
- Early drop‑off (before 8:00 a.m.): USD $7 for every 5 minutes.
- Découverte (after‑school 1‑hour enrichment) — Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions (8 classes / session): USD $280 per session.
- Garderie on Parent/Teacher Collaboration Days (12:30 to child's regular dismissal time, preregistration required): USD $60 per day.
- Fall & Spring Break Camps (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): USD $450 per week for students; USD $500 per week for non‑students.
- Mid‑Winter Break Camp (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): USD $180 for 2 days.
- School Break Camps aftercare (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.): USD $225 per week.
- Summer Camp (seasonal program): USD $465 per week.

Refunds and cancellation

- All tuition payments are non‑refundable, including in cases of unanticipated school closures. There is explicitly no refund for dawn‑to‑dusk tuition in cases of unanticipated closures (for example, stay‑at‑home orders or inclement weather). Non‑refundable fees (application, deposit, new family fee, learning journey/snack fee) are identified and have specified due dates.

Discounts and special billing notes

- A sibling tuition discount of 10% applies to the second student (the student with the lower tuition). Families may choose to donate this discount back to the school as a tax‑deductible annual fund donation. Les Lilas reserves the right to raise tuition and fees each year.

Fee payment options (billing formats and timing)

- Billing formats: pay the full annual tuition (yearly) or spread tuition over nine equal monthly payments (September–June, with March prepaid by the deposit). Tuition on monthly plans is billed and due on the first of each month. The published schedule does not list specific accepted instruments (credit card, bank transfer/ACH, or check) in the tuition & fees document; for accepted payment instruments or to arrange payment, contact the Les Lilas Business Office at dyana@les-lilas.com or the school main contact at contact@les-lilas.com.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees $16,100 - 31,900

Ages 3 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 100

Type Co-educational

Opened 2015

Bus Service No

Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School in Kirkland, Washington, offers a Montessori-based program that combines a French curriculum with bilingual instruction in French and English for children ages 3 through 11. The school is organized into three divisions: La Maternelle (ages 3–6), L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9), and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11), with mixed-age classrooms and small class sizes designed to support individualized learning. English instruction amounts to six hours per week, with French immersion and bilingual projects integrated into math and other subjects. The campus emphasizes hands-on Montessori materials, technology-enabled projects, and a project-based approach to language development. Les Lilas is affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF Monde) and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education with AEFE membership. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended hours, and offers an enrichment program and a French-immersion Summer Camp. Address: 14216 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.

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