The Little French School is a private, non-profit school that provides a unique experience for children by combining high-quality care with immersion in the French language.
We offer small class sizes, diverse curricula, flexible scheduling, and the chance to start your child on the path to language learning and cultural awareness. We offer part-time and full-time schedule options for children between 24 months and 5 years for Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classes.
Our classes emphasize discovery, learning, social skills, math, literacy, and school preparation in a language-rich environment.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,240
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Little French School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Monthly tuition & fees based on students\' schedule ranges from $1240 to $1700
Summer Program Cost
$1,240
Summer Program Cost Notes
For our summer program, we offer monthly and weekly tuition based on the student\'s schedule. It ranges from $1,240 to $1,700 per month. Weekly tuition ranges from $286 to $380.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Assitan Sylla Traore
School Notes
- The Little French School is a private, non-profit school that provides a unique experience for children by combining high quality care with immersion in the French language.We offer small class sizes, diverse curricula, flexible scheduling, and the chance to start your child on the path to language learning and cultural awareness.
- For children between the ages of 24 months and 5 years, we offer Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classes.
- For our students and elementary aged children, we also offer Extended Care for parents seeking a French-supported afterschool program.
- All of our classes emphasizes discovery, learning, social skills, math, literacy, and school preparation in a language-rich environment.
- We are regulated by the Early Learning Divsion under the Office of Child Care in Oregon. In addition to the guidelines required by the Office of Child Care, we also have our own internal guidlines to enusre that students are learning in a healthy, safe and, most importantly, fun environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Little French School cost?
The Little French School's tuition is approximately $1,240 for private students and $1,240 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Little French School?
The acceptance rate of The Little French School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
Does The Little French School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Little French School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Little French School?
The application deadline for The Little French School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Little French School located?
The Little French School is located in the West Eugene neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in West Eugene.
School Reviews
5 11/4/2022
I cannot recommend LFS highly enough in words. My son has been attending since last year. After moving to Eugene last fall, and our child has had no experience in childcare or a class setting since pre-pandemic, we were a bit anxious about finding the right place for him to thrive. All of that washed away as soon as I toured LFS and met with Assa and my son's future teacher at the time (Christiane). It was so wonderful to see him grow and play and learn under their care. The school and every part of its community have great energy and give such care to every child. My son is now in the Pre-K class with Barbara and Ariel and he is blossoming, socially, academically, and linguistically! Daily, I catch my son singing in French and he's been eager to teach me the words he learns in class. I highly, emphatically recommend it.
5 11/23/2021
A great opportunity to start your child's education with a second language and quality curriculum. Both of my kids attended and loved it.
5 9/11/2019
This School was the first place I felt at home after moving to the US from Europe! I had been in a French Immersion School in Germany, and it made me feel accepted right away, despite my language barrier at a young age. Not only did I learn French there (and through the rest of the Immersion Program) but I also learned English there! Two for one! The teachers were amazing, and many of the same ones are still there. They put an exceptional amount of care into the education they provide to each individual child.
5 9/4/2019
Bonjour - Come tour our school. We now accept enrollment for students 2.5 to 6 years old. We care deeply about our students. We strive to give our children a well rounded education through various academic and fun activities in a loving and caring French environment. We teach our students respect, kindness, and compassion. The students brighten our days :) See you soon! - A bientt!
5 9/4/2019
We credit the LFS with giving our now 8th grade student a solid foundation to build his education upon. He started learning a second language in this nurturing creative caring environment at the LFS and continues to speak fluent French now that he's heading into high school. The fun yet rigorous 3 year program gave him a global window to many French speaking countries. After school and summer programs meant the fun and learning could continue all year!
5 8/24/2019
Our daughter is completing her second year at Little French School. The caring environment and small school size have allowed her to blossom. The curriculum is academically stimulating (by the end of the year kids are sooo ready for Kindergarten) but not at the expense of creativity and fun. They do yoga, bake, perform plays and songs, and they go on all kinds of great field trips. Daily craft and art projects. Outdoor play every day. Oh, and did I mention that they learn French? Beyond the many cognitive and social benefits of learning a foreign language (which will last a lifetime), it's also a great head start for Charlemagne!
5 8/24/2019
Wonderful school! My two 17-year-old kids started their French immersion education here many years ago. Their preschool teacher still teaches there! It was and still is a nurturing learning environment for the children with a lot of individual attention from well-qualified teachers. Best preschool in town!
5 4/6/2019
Great student/teacher ration, fun, and high-quality curriculum, special activities including yoga, and field trips, foreign language acquisition at a young age. Great Preschool!
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