French American School of Tampa Bay is a French Curriculum / IB (PYP) school in St Petersburg, United States. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $16,239 to $19,987 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Florida scholarships accepted include Florida Tax Credit, Family Empowerment, McKay, Gardiner, and Hope. Partners with Step Up For Students, AAA Scholarships, and the Florida Department of Education for students in grades K and up. French nationals registered at the Consulate in Miami may qualify for French government scholarships (deadlines typically late February). Limited supplemental awards of up to $700 per student via FACTS. Financial aid decisions communicated by March 31.
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About
French American School of Tampa Bay (FASTB) is a private bilingual day school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving students ages 3 to 12 through Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School. The school delivers a dual-language education blending the French National Curriculum (Les Programmes) with American independent school practices, using the IB Primary Years Programme framework, and achieved IB World School status in 2023. Accredited by the Florida Department of Education and Mission Laïque Française, FASTB is also an official DELF/DALF testing center with a multilingual community representing over nine languages.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual French-American education with total French immersion from Early Childhood; IB World School status (PYP) achieved in 2023; accredited by the Florida Department of Education and Mission Laïque Française; official DELF/DALF testing center; partnerships with AFSA, AEFE, and MLF; dual-language pathway from La Maternelle; multilingual community spanning Arabic, Czech, English, Filipino, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese; bilingual summer camp available.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| EC3 2 days/week | USD 8,743 |
| EC3 3 days/week | USD 12,491 |
| EC2 Full Days 2 days/week | USD 9,240 |
| EC2 Full Days 3 days/week | USD 12,705 |
| EC2 Full Days 5 days/week | USD 16,748 |
| EC2 Mornings Only 2 days/week | USD 6,930 |
| EC2 Mornings Only 3 days/week | USD 10,395 |
| EC2 Mornings Only 5 days/week | USD 14,438 |
| Elementary Grades 1-6 (CP-6ième) | USD 19,987 |
| Kindergarten 5-Day (Grande Section) | USD 18,113 |
| 5-Day Early Childhood (Petite/Moyenne Section) | USD 16,239 |
Original currency: USD 16,239 - 19,987. Application fee: $50.
Admissions Process
- 1Enrollment is open to any child aged three and up, with priority given to re-enrolling children, then siblings of enrolled children, then the waiting list. Families apply online by creating an account to begin the New Student Application; after verification, log in to create the application. A non-refundable $50 application fee is required. Admissions status can be tracked online.
Admissions Details
Enrollment uses a waiting list with priority order: re-enrolling children first, then siblings of enrolled children, and then those on the waiting list.
School Day
School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Before Care available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and After Care from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
La Maternelle is a positive, play-based, nurturing environment that ensures emotional wellbeing and builds self-confidence. Movement and physical education contribute to emotional development, and social and emotional learning is integrated across the program to support wellbeing.
FASTB maintains a non-discrimination policy and clear channels for reporting misconduct by staff. The School Council is responsible for safety and security, and policies for reporting concerns are posted for staff. The school provides explicit safeguarding measures to protect student health, safety and welfare.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the School Council, composed of the School Director, all teachers, the Inspecteur de l'Education Nationale (IEN), and parent representatives.