Admissions
Your Child's Bilingual Education Journey Starts Here!
Thank you for your interest in North Seattle French School – Ecole Bilingue de Seattle.
At North Seattle French School, your child will flourish in a nurturing, bilingual environment designed to foster both academic and emotional growth. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing each student to thrive at their own pace. Our close-knit community of families and educators supports children in developing a global perspective and strong social skills, preparing them for future success in an interconnected world. Join us, and give your child the foundation they need for lifelong learning and meaningful connections.
How to Apply to North Seattle French School
Step 1 - Submit an Application Online
We begin to accept applications in September of the year prior to the student’s start date. Applications received after our deadline of March 10th or during the school year will be offered admission if space is available. Please submit an application online with the non-refundable $90 application fee per child. The application fee is payable via Stripe (link at the end of the application form) or check.
Step 2 - Family Visit & Student Assessment
The family visit can be virtual or in-person. When in-person, the future student gets a chance to spend time in the classroom while the parents/guardians meet with the admissions coordinator. Virtual family visit lasts for about 40 min. The family visit is an essential step of our process: it gives us the opportunity to get to know our future student, understand your expectations, and address any of your questions or concerns.
Student assessment depends on grade and your personal situation. For students entering Kindergarten, please have your preschool’s teacher or director fill out a preschool evaluation form here.
Step 3 - Admissions Letters
Admissions letters for preschool and elementary are emailed a few days after the family visit. The non-refundable deposit (10% of annual tuition) is due to secure enrollment. Check out about tuition and financial assistance.
Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of North Seattle French School to admit students without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
Cut Off Date for the 2025-2026 School Year
To start preschool in September 2025, students must turn 3 by December 31st, 2025 (born in 2022) and be fully potty trained.
To start kindergarten in September 2025, students must turn 5 by December 31st, 2025 (born in 2020).
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
For students entering preschool and kindergarten, NO French is required. Beginning in 1st grade, some command of French is necessary. Non-native speakers will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
North Seattle French School follows the French system to determine grade level according to date of birth. To start school, students must reach the following age requirements by December 31 of the same year:
Preschool: 3 years old
Kindergarten: 5 years old
1st Grade: 6 years old
and so on for each subsequent grade.
For example, students who turn 5 in November may start kindergarten in September.
Please note: All children must be fully potty-trained prior to starting preschool.
Yes. Siblings of current students receive a 10% tuition discount and have admissions priority. Siblings are not automatically accepted; all applicants must complete the full admissions process.
It’s a good idea to start looking at schools in the fall for the following school year. Our priority application deadline is in March. To ensure your child has a spot for the upcoming school year, we highly recommend applying before the March deadline. We continue to accept applications on a rolling basis and we accept students mid-year.
Elementary school (K through 5th): 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
After-school programs (K to 5): 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Half-day Preschool: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Full-day preschool: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. - no extended care
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