French American School of Princeton

What French American School of Princeton does

French American School of Princeton (FASP) is a private, nonprofit, coeducational PreK-8 day school located on a 75-acre campus at 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton, NJ. Founded in 2000 by Corinne Güngör and Anne Carcagno (originally as École Française de Princeton), the school enrolled 175 students across Preschool (age 30 months) through Grade 8 as of the 2025-26 school year, served by approximately 27-30 faculty and staff at an 8:1 student-teacher ratio with average class size of 14. The core product is the FASP Bilingual Program, a dual-language curriculum that combines French Ministry of Education and American independent school standards, with instructional ratios shifting from 85% French / 15% English in early childhood to a balanced 50/50 split by Grade 4. The instructional platform is delivered through conventional education technology including Rediker (Student Information System), Google for Education Workspace, Jamf School for Apple device management, FinalSite Enrollment for admissions/billing, and PlusPortals for homework/calendar access.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring annual tuition, which scales by grade band from $15,357 (Preschool, 3 full days) to $25,592 (Pre-K/Kindergarten), $26,699 (Grades 1-5), and $28,133 (Grades 6-8). Tuition is published, inclusive of technology, and supplemented by optional recurring streams: the After School / Extended Day Program, an outsourced Lunch Program with Valentino's catering, athletics participation fees, and annual fundraising through the Annual Soiree and Parents' Association. Financial aid is provided to 20% of students, processed via School and Student Services (SSS); French nationals must first apply through AEFE bourses. The school's go-to-market is relationship-led: prospective families inquire online, attend campus tours or open house events (including participation in the French Morning Online Bilingual Fair and Parents League of New York events), and apply through a rolling admissions process managed by the Director of Enrollment Management. Supporting partnerships include AEFE (network membership), NJAIS/MSA-CESS/NAIS (U.S. accreditation bodies), AFSA, Princeton Common Ground, and after-school channel partners (Bricks 4 Kidz, Soccer Shots, Young Rembrandts, Princeton Dance). FASP is governed by an independent Board of Trustees (Chair: Dr. Yeganeh Hayeri) and is currently in a leadership transition, with founder Corinne Güngör concluding her tenure at the end of the 2025-26 school year and Fabrice Urrizalqui succeeding as Head of School effective July 1, 2026.

Name

French American School of Princeton

Legal name

French American School of Princeton

Website

https://ecoleprinceton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French American School of Princeton is a nonprofit PreK-8 bilingual day school in Princeton, NJ, serving 175 students through a French Ministry of Education and U.S.-accredited dual-language curriculum, with annual tuition from $15,357 to $28,133.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Bilingual Education (PreK-8)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Development & ESL/Multilingual Learner Materials (Dual-Language, ELL) (EDACAJAI), Teen & Secondary ESL/EFL Materials (EDAGAHAG), ESL/ELL Literacy & Academic English Support (EDAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• Dual language immersion
• Private preschool
• Independent school education
• Elementary middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten: Annual tuition for early childhood programs including Preschool (3 full days: $15,357; 5 mornings: $18,893; 5 full days: $25,592), Pre-K and Kindergarten ($25,592)
2. Tuition - Elementary School (Grades 1-5): Annual tuition for Grades 1-5: $26,699
3. Tuition - Middle School (Grades 6-8): Annual tuition for Grades 6-8: $28,133
4. After School Program: Extended day program including before-school care (7:45 a.m.), after-school childcare/study hall, and various activity clubs (Chess Club, Drama, Bricks 4 Kidz, Tennis, Soccer Shots, etc.)
5. Lunch Program: Optional hot/cold lunch catering service provided by local partner Valentino's in Princeton

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FASP is an independent PreK-8 bilingual day school delivering a dual-language immersion program that combines French Ministry of Education and American teaching standards. Students progress from 85% French instruction in Preschool to a 50/50 French-English split by Middle School, developing full bilingual and biliterate fluency. The school also provides supporting services including an After School / Extended Day program, athletics, optional lunch catering, student health and wellness (counseling, nursing, special services), and financial aid.

Product overview

The French American School of Princeton (FASP) is a PreK-8 independent bilingual school offering a unified dual-language educational program that combines French and American teaching methodologies. The core portfolio consists of the Bilingual Program (spanning Maternelle for ages 30 months through Grade 8) with instructional ratios shifting from 85% French immersion in early childhood to a balanced 50/50 split by Grade 4. Supplementary offerings include an After School Program with childcare and activity clubs, Athletics (PE plus interscholastic sports), Lunch Program with external catering, and Student Health & Wellness Services. The school also provides Financial Aid for tuition assistance. All programs operate within a unified accreditation framework meeting both French Ministry of Education and U.S. independent school standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FASP Bilingual Program Immersive dual-language education combining French and American teaching methods from Preschool through Grade 8. Students develop fluency in both French and English through progressively balanced instruction (85% French in early childhood to 50/50 by Middle School). Designed for families seeking French-English bilingual immersion regardless of prior French knowledge (no French required through Grade 5).
• Maternelle Program (Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten) Early childhood education program for children 30 months to 5 years old, featuring 85% French immersion in Preschool/Pre-K transitioning to 65% French in Grades 1-3. Children must be 30 months old and potty-trained to enroll. Focuses on developing language arts, mathematics, science, visual arts, music, and physical education in a nurturing bilingual environment. Tuition ranges from $15,357 (Preschool 3 full days) to $25,592 (Pre-K/Kindergarten 5 full days).
• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5) Bilingual elementary education with curriculum exceeding New Jersey State and French Ministry of Education requirements. French Language arts, social studies, math, and PE are taught in French; English language arts, STEM, visual arts, and music are taught in English. Instruction transitions from 65% French in Grades 1-3 to 50/50 French-English by Grade 4. Annual tuition: $26,699.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Adolescent-focused bilingual education facilitating transition from childhood to adolescence. Features 50% French / 50% English instruction ratio, structured learning skills preparation for high school, and STEM education including AI literacy. Prepares students for international, American, or French secondary schools. First graduating class celebrated in 2014. Annual tuition: $28,133.
• After School / Extended Day Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate fully bilingual in French and English
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, minor and core.

• Educators CollaborativesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2025Internationally-known consulting group specializing in finding senior leaders for independent schools. Guided Head of School search process and continues to partner through transition to new leadership.
• Monmouth Ocean Educational Services CommissionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides contracted services including Chapter 192 (Compensatory Education, ESL, Home Instruction) and Chapter 193 (Child Study Team Assessment, Speech-Language, Supplementary Instruction) for eligible students through public school district partnerships.
• Valentino's (Princeton)minorOthersLocal catering company providing optional hot/cold lunch delivery and service at school five days a week. Families can choose to pack lunches or purchase meals through the vendor.
• Agency for French Teaching Abroad (AEFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of 566 French-accredited schools in 138 countries serving 390,000 students. FASP is part of this network providing accreditation, curriculum standards, and seamless student transfers globally.
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body ensuring excellence in education through rigorous standards and continuous improvement processes.
• New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit membership association fostering educational, ethical, and professional excellence of member schools while safeguarding independence.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit membership association providing services to 1,700+ schools including 1,400 independent private K-12 schools in the U.S.
• Association of French Schools in North America (AFSA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization of 50 French-accredited elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. and Canada, all accredited by French Ministry of National Education.
• Princeton Common Ground (PCG)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort of parent associations from 17 Princeton-area independent schools sponsoring educational presentations featuring distinguished speakers.
• Parents League of New YorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative community of educators, schools, health specialists, and volunteers helping families navigate children's educational journey.
• Bricks 4 KidzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter school program partner providing construction-themed educational activities for grades 1 and kindergarten students.
• Soccer ShotsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter school program partner providing youth soccer instruction and character development activities.
• Young RembrandtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter school program partner providing drawing and art education for students.
• Princeton DanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter school program partner providing creative movement and dance instruction for preschool and pre-k students.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Day School: A leading Princeton-area independent day school (PreK-12) accredited by NJAIS and MSA. Local geographic competitor for Princeton families seeking independent education, though without FASP's bilingual French instruction differentiation.
• Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart: Princeton-area independent day school for girls (PreK-12) with NJAIS accreditation and a strong STEM/leadership curriculum. Competes with FASP for the same Princeton-affluent family segment, but without French bilingual programming.
• The Awty International School: A larger Houston-based international school offering IB and French-accredited tracks through Grade 12 with a sizable bilingual French/English program. Comparable in offering but materially larger scale and broader curriculum portfolio than FASP.

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de New York: A French-accredited independent school in New York City offering PreK-12 bilingual French/English education under the AEFE network. Most directly comparable to FASP in curriculum, accreditation, and target segment (Francophile and internationally-mobile families), though operating at significantly larger scale.
• The International School of San Francisco: French-American bilingual school in San Francisco accredited by the French Ministry of Education and a member of AEFE. Directly comparable offering and target market; notably, FASP's incoming Head of School Fabrice Urrizalqui spent 20+ years at this institution.
• German International School Washington D.C. A PreK-12 immersion school in the Washington D.C. metro offering German/English bilingual instruction. While the target language differs, the model (foreign-language immersion, similar tuition band, internationally-mobile family segment) is highly comparable to FASP.
• French-American School of New York (FASNY): Independent French-American bilingual school in the New York metro (Scarsdale/Mamaroneck) accredited by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. Serves a similar Francophile family segment with comparable tuition and curriculum structure.
• French International School of New York (FISNY): A PreK-8 French/English bilingual school in New York City (Manhattan) offering dual-language instruction within the AEFE network. Comparable size, age band, and tuition positioning to FASP, serving the same Francophile U.S. family segment.

Regional players

• French International School of Portland: A smaller AEFE-accredited French/English bilingual school in Portland, Oregon serving PreK-5. Comparable in scale and mission to FASP though operating in a different U.S. region with a narrower grade band.
• Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans: AEFE-accredited French school in New Orleans serving PreK-12 with bilingual French/English instruction. Operates in a different U.S. region but is closely comparable in mission, accreditation, and instructional model to FASP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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