North Seattle French School is a French Curriculum / American Curriculum / Singapore Curriculum school in Shoreline, United States. Founded in 2013. Annual tuition ranges from $14,480 to $23,020 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Needs-based Tuition Assistance for K-5 is awarded as a grant (no repayment required), ranging from 5% to 45% of tuition, determined by the NSFS Tuition Assistance Committee using FAST. Preschool does not currently offer financial aid. French Government Scholarships (Bourses Scolaires Françaises) may also be available for eligible families through the Consulat Général de San Francisco.
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About
North Seattle French School (NSFS) is a private bilingual preschool through 5th grade program in Shoreline, Washington, affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF). It blends the French curriculum with Washington State Common Core standards and the Singapore Math method, enabling bi-literacy in French and English. The school integrates social-emotional learning throughout its program and offers after-school enrichment through its GLOBE program.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
NSFS is a private bilingual elementary program affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF) that blends the French curriculum with American Common Core standards and the Singapore Math method. It offers French immersion from preschool through 5th grade, enabling bi-literacy and smooth transition to either a French school or the local middle school. English and French teachers co-teach daily, and the program integrates social-emotional learning across both languages.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 5) | USD 23,020 |
| Full-day Preschool (Petite & Moyenne section) | USD 23,020 |
| Half-day Preschool (Petite & Moyenne section) | USD 14,480 |
Original currency: USD 14,480 - 23,020. Application fee: $90.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application with a non-refundable $90 application fee per child, payable via Stripe or by check. Preschool entrants must be 3 by December 31, 2026 and kindergarten entrants must be 5 by December 31, 2026. For the current year, contact admissions to check space availability.
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School Day
Maternelle runs 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (half-day) or 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (full-day); Kindergarten runs 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Elementary runs 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; After-school GLOBE runs 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Social-emotional development is a core value, with character development considered as important as academics. SEL is integrated throughout the program, with students learning empathy, mindfulness, self-awareness, and communication at every grade level. The school emphasizes relationships, belonging, and community involvement to support emotional well-being.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees with an Executive Committee including a Board Chair, Vice Chair, Finance Chair, and Secretary.