Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
United States, Portland
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Inquire: Contact the Admissions Coordinator to ask questions and arrange an in-person meeting to understand your child's needs and the school's experience. The coordinator can answer questions and help with enrollment. This initial conversation sets expectations and helps determine fit.
2. Visit: Schedule an individual campus tour. Tours include classroom observations and conversations with staff. All family members are welcome.
3. Apply: Applications for the following school year are accepted on a rolling basis starting in October. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Begin by completing the online application form.
4. Enroll: Enrollment requires payment of the registration fee ($200) and the new student fee ($500) to secure your child's spot. The fees are submitted with enrollment to finalize placement. The school accepts new enrollments once these payments are received.
5. Tuition: Tuition information is published with monthly and annual payment options and may vary by program. The rates cover Early Preschool through Elementary and include before/after care options with additional fees.
L'Etoile French Immersion School is a private preschool through 5th grade in Portland, with two campuses: Hood Avenue for preschool and Miles Street for elementary. It offers a full French Ministry of Education curriculum organized in cycles: Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section; CP-CM2 in primary. Instruction is bilingual, with about 75% of learning in French and 25% in English, taught by native French teachers. About 90% of the faculty are certified by the French MoE. The calendar mirrors public schools; the academic day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with aftercare 3:00–6:00 pm and optional early drop-off. Facilities include indoor gyms on both campuses and the Fulton Park auditorium used as a community space when not in use. Distinctive features include field trips to France for fifth graders, a San Juan Islands trip for fourth graders, and after-school offerings in robotics, arts, music, soccer, and more, all within a bilingual, culture-aware environment.
