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San Diego French American School

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La Jolla, CA · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, 92037 · (858) 456-2807

www.sdfas.org

Enrollment

277

Student:teacher

9:1

Published tuition

$18,600–$33,200

Application fee

$150

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Curriculum & special classes

The school offers a bilingual education from 18 months through 8th grade, combining the pedagogical requirements of both the French Ministry of Education and the California State Department of Education. The curriculum emphasizes critical and creative thinking, global perspectives, and prepares students for French lycées, American high schools, or international schools offering the IB Diploma Program.

Bilingual Education
STEAM classrooms (coding and robotics)
Sports league teams
Community service

Financial aid

Over 20% of SDFAS families receive need-based financial aid for Kindergarten through 8th Grade students, with applications submitted via CLARITY. French nationals may also be eligible for Bourse Scolaire grants from the French government.

Application fee: $150

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

Extended Care is mentioned as part of 'School Life & Enrichment' and 'Extracurricular Activities'.

Cost

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Admissions

Becoming a part of the San Diego French-American School community involves 4 key steps: inquire/tour, submit an online application, schedule a child's assessment and parent interview, and complete enrollment.

Apply by

February 1, 2027, for priority consideration for the 2027-2028 academic year. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a fund-available basis.

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$150

What they ask for: Online application, personal information about the child, previous educational history, teacher recommendations (if applicable), most recent report cards, child's assessment (play-based for ages 18 months through 5; conversation, reading, writing, and math evaluation in English and French for ages over 5), parent/guardian interview.

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