The French American School of Tampa Bay

The French American School of Tampa Bay offers a unique, culturally diverse experience through Dual Language Education from PK to grade 6.
At FASTB, our students progressively acquire and develop competencies and skills that are indispensable in our rapidly changing world.
As an IB World candidate school, we focus on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and the ability to reflect.
Thanks to exceptional Faculty and challenging education, our students become engaged and caring learners.
Choosing a dual-language education for your child is a very good start in life. Together, let's prepare them for the future!.

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The French American School of Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
2017

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
PK 13500 KG 15000 Elementary School 16500
Admissions Director
Corinne Güngör

School Notes

  • Dual language education from PK Grade 6
  • The French American School of Tampa Bay offers a unique culturally diverse experience through Dual Language education from Early Childhood through grade 6.
  • Why Dual Language education?
  • Science Studying in two languages challenges the brain to constantly pass from one mental structure to another thereby habituating the brain to manage several tasks at once. Thus, permitting the brain to acquire and develop numerous competencies involving memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
  • Social/Emotional Benefits It facilitates communication and allows the student to meet and appreciate other people and cultures without fear or discomfort with encountering different ways of thinking and living. This promotes open-mindedness, greater tolerance, and an increased capacity for adaptation; these values and attitudes are indispensable in our rapidly changing world.
  • Intellectual/Academic Benefits - The bilingual/multilingual child is a better student, performs better than average, and acquires intellectual qualities valued by educational institutions and businesses.
  • IB World School
  • As an IB World PYP candidate school our pedagogical approach fits perfectly within the IB framework and focuses on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and the ability to reflect. IB PYP also supports students to become caring and active learners thanks to our exceptional faculty who are all native speakers with extensive international experience.
  • Please explore our website and schedule a private tour to see our beautiful facility, observe our classrooms and meet our teachers.
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What is The French American School of Tampa Bay's ranking?
The French American School of Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The French American School of Tampa Bay?
The application deadline for The French American School of Tampa Bay is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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