French School of Austin - Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What French School of Austin - Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau does

Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French School of Austin) is a private, family-owned independent school founded in 2005 and operating from a single North Austin campus at 11607 N. Lamar Blvd. The institution delivers a French Ministry of Education-aligned bilingual immersion program serving students from preschool (age 2.5) through Grade 8, with total French immersion at the preschool level and bilingual French-English instruction from kindergarten onward. The Louali family, who operate the school, bring 30+ years of educational experience, and faculty are reported to be 80% advanced-degree holders with CIEP accreditation for DELF/DALF examination.

The core product is the French Immersion Education Program, supported by Singapore Mathematics & Science, Gardner Multiple Intelligence Theory pedagogy, and a mandatory Violin program alongside optional Guitar, Piano, Voice, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts tracks. Add-on offerings include a Third Language Track (Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin), extracurriculars (Drama, Dance, Soccer, Chess, Yoga, Psychomotricity), local French camps ($250–$350/week), a three-week Summer Camp Abroad in southern France ($2,500–$3,500), and alumni programs (CNED distance learning at $3,000/year, DELF preparation at $160/month). Class size is capped at 15 with ability-based grouping, and student-to-teacher ratios are 1:7 (preschool), 1:12 (elementary), and 1:10 (middle school).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($14,250–$15,500 annually across tiers), supplemented by after-school care ($2,500/year or $300/month), seasonal camps, the France-based summer program, alumni programming, and donations/annual fund contributions. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through website inquiry forms, informational sessions, on-campus tours, and a referral program offering $400 tuition credits per enrolled family. The school reports strong academic outcomes, including 90% national medalist ratios in prior French National Contests and consistent top-10% performance in national mathematics competitions, which function as core marketing proof points for prospective Austin-area families.

Name

French School of Austin - Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Legal name

Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Website

https://frenchschoolofaustin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French School of Austin) is a privately-owned, French Ministry of Education-aligned bilingual immersion school in North Austin serving preschool through Grade 8 students, combining Singapore Math, performing arts, and CIEP-accredited French certification, with revenue generated primarily through tuition, camps, and alumni programming.

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Product category

Private Bilingual K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

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Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

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Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

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General Preschools (Play-Based)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

Keywords

• French immersion education
• Bilingual primary school
• Private K-8 school
• Preschool education programs
• After-school care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition payments from enrolled students across multiple grade levels from Toddlers (TPS) through 8th Grade. Payment options include one-time annual payment, two payments per year, or ten monthly installments.
2. After School Care: Extended care services from 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM for $2,500 annually or $300 monthly, providing additional revenue from enrolled families.
3. Summer Camps: Spring camp at $250/week and summer camp at $350/week for students seeking French immersion and academic enrichment during breaks.
4. Summer Camp Abroad: Three-week immersive camp program in southern France (Cevennes region) priced at $2,500-$3,500 including travel logistics from Austin to Paris and ground transportation.
5. Alumni Programs: CNED program at $3,000/year, Middle School Program at $2,500/year, and DELF preparation at $160/month for continuing French education.
6. Donations and Annual Fund: Philanthropic contributions from families and community members to bridge the gap between tuition and actual educational costs, supporting financial aid and program enhancements.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

French School of Austin - Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a private, independent bilingual school in Austin, Texas, founded in 2005, that delivers French immersion education from preschool (École Maternelle) through Grade 8 (Collège). The school offers a full academic curriculum conducted primarily in French, alongside complementary before-school and after-school care programs for enrolled families.

Product overview

Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau (French School of Austin) is a private, independent bilingual school offering a comprehensive French immersion education program from preschool through Grade 8. The core offering is the French Immersion Education Program, which provides total French immersion at the preschool level transitioning to bilingual education from kindergarten. This is supported by Singapore Mathematics & Science curriculum and a Third Language Track (Arabic, Spanish, or Mandarin). The school integrates mandatory Violin instruction and optional Guitar, Piano & Voice lessons through its Arts Program. Extended offerings include Summer Camps (both local and abroad in France), the CNED distance learning program for French Ministry certification, DELF test preparation, and various extracurricular activities including Drama, Dance, Soccer, Chess, and Yoga. The school prepares students for French National Contests and NLMC Mathematics competitions, with alumni achieving consistently high medal rates.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (École Maternelle)
• Elementary School Program (Primary)
• Middle School Program (Collège)
• Before- and After-School Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of participants achieved National Honor Roll status in 2025 National Math Contest (5 of 7 students)
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French Summer Camp - Cevennes RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcole Jean-Jacques Rousseau partners with a certified French summer camp in the Cevennes region of southern France. EJJR staff members travel with students from Austin to Paris, and the camp provides three weeks of full French immersion with activities including speleology, nature trails, camping, horse riding, canoeing, and rock climbing. The camp is certified by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports.
• Austin French LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Austin Public Library for the Annual French Dictation (La Dictée de la Francophonie). The event is held at the Hampton Library Branch in Oak Hills and is free and open to the public, promoting French language and culture in the Austin community.
• CNED (Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNED provides validated French educational curriculum for students living overseas. This partnership allows EJJR to offer French Ministry of Education-certified distance learning for alumni and students wishing to maintain French academic skills with the objective to return to the French Educational System.
• DELF/DALF Testing Center - Dallas Alliance FrançaiseminorOthersDallas Alliance Française serves as the closest accredited DELF/DALF testing center for Austin-area students. EJJR has teachers accredited by CIEP as examiners and trainers for all DELF levels (A1 to C2), providing preparation courses and facilitating certification testing.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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