La Jolla, CA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, 92037 · (858) 456-2807
Enrollment
277
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$18,600–$33,200
Application fee
$150
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Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $18,600–$33,200. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
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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.
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
Not listed
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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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