Admissions
Affordability Without Compromising Quality
At North Seattle French School, we are dedicated to providing an affordable, high-quality bilingual education that nurtures the growth and development of each student. As a private school, we understand that tuition is a crucial aspect of your decision-making process. We are committed to offering a transparent and straightforward tuition structure to make your experience as smooth as possible.
North Seattle French School strives to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We are proud to offer need-based tuition assistance to help families access the quality private education their children deserve, ensuring that our K-5 students receive the best bilingual education possible.
Any questions or concerns on how to afford NSFS, please contact us.
Tuition 2026-2027 School Year
Half-day Preschool
Petite section & Moyenne section
$14,480
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Full-day Preschool
Petite section & Moyenne section
$23,020
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Elementary School
Kindergarten to 5th grade
$23,020
Included in Your Tuition
All field trips (except our overnight 5th grade trip), books and classroom supplies are included in your tuition.
Fees & Discounts
Application fee: $90 / child
New Family Fee: $500 – one-time payment for new families whose children have not been previously enrolled in the school.
Sibling Discount: Younger siblings receive a 10% tuition discount.
Payment Schedule
The deposit (10% of tuition) and the New Family Fee are due at time of the enrollment. We offer 3 plans to pay the remaining tuition:
- Plan A: one-time payment (with a $100 discount)
- Plan B: 3 installments (August, November and February)
- Plan C: 9 installments from August to April (monthly)
Tuition for the following school year is announced in January. Families can anticipate annual tuition increases to support faculty compensation, program enhancement, and classroom improvements.
Tuition Assistance
Needs-Based Tuition Assistance
At North Seattle French School, our goal is to ensure that every family has access to bilingual education. We determine tuition assistance based on demonstrated need, carefully assessing each family’s ability to pay in relation to the student’s educational expenses.
Our admission and tuition assistance decisions are made independently, ensuring that every child has a fair opportunity to join our enriching bilingual program.
If you have any questions about tuition aid, check our FAQ below and do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!
French Government Scholarships
French citizens may be eligible for the Bourses Scolaires Françaises. Families may apply for both the Bourses Scolaires Françaises and NSFS needs-based tuition assistance. To apply, please contact our operations manager at operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com, or by phone +1 206-365-1034.
You can find all information about the program (deadlines, documents to provide etc…) on the website of the Consulat Général de San Francisco.
Tuition Assistance Application
Tuition assistance will open for the 2027-28 school year on January, 8th, 2027. Deadline for new families to submit an application is February 12th, 2027.
If your tax return is not available at the time of submission, application needs to include latest proof of income (W2, 1099). Please submit your tax return as soon as possible and by April 12th, 2027.
Needs-Based Tuition Assistance FAQ
Elementary school families who have thoroughly reviewed their financial situation, including all sources of income, and feel they need help paying tuition are encouraged to apply. (We do not currently offer financial aid for preschool.) Aid is issued as a grant; there is no repayment obligation.
No. Tuition assistance applications are considered separately from admissions applications.
Please contact our admissions coordinator to schedule a tour of the school before applying for financial assistance.
NSFS uses FAST, an online service of the Independent School Management Association, to help determine tuition aid. FAST calculates the demonstrated need amount for each family based on gross income, nontaxable income, assets, liabilities, family size, and the number of children in tuition-paying schools below the college level, among other factors. Using FAST ensures confidentiality and equal consideration to all applicants.
The NSFS Tuition Assistance Committee determines awards based on the FAST demonstrated need information together with the amount of financial aid available and the number of families applying for aid in a given year.
The application is entirely online.
The application system opens on January 8, 2027 and applications for the 2027-28 school year are due on February 12 for new families (January 19th for returning families).
All adults in the custodial household will be asked to provide documentation including but not limited to:
- complete tax return for the most recent year
- mortgage statement or rental agreement
- child support documentation (if applicable)
- W2 and/or 1099 for all jobs worked, and/or Social Security, unemployment or disability stubs if you are a recipient
- IRS form 4506T (Request for Transcript of Tax Form) (available on the FAST website)
- current credit report (NEW applicants only; available at no charge at www.annualcreditreport.com)
If your tax return is not available at the time of submission, application needs to include latest proof of income (W2, 1099), and you would need to submit the document by April 12.
NSFS considers both parents or partners responsible for the educational expenses of their child(ren), regardless of marital status or the existence of legal documents stating otherwise. Therefore, separated or divorced partners must both complete tuition assistance applications. Please contact our Operations Manager at operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com if you have questions about specific circumstances.
While it's important for NSFS to be able to offer tuition assistance, we cannot guarantee that we will have funds to meet every applicant’s demonstrated need. Awards range from 5% to 45% of tuition.
While we anticipate the bulk of available funds will be allocated to applicants who submit by the deadline, we may have available and/or additional grant funds later in the year. We encourage you to apply if needed even after the deadline. Make sure to contact our admissions coordinator for a tour of the school before applying for tuition assistance.
If we receive completed applications with all necessary forms by the deadline, you will receive the tuition assistance decision with your acceptance letter.
Yes, aid is determined every year for one year only. However, if there are no significant changes to your financial situation, it is likely that comparable aid will be offered each year.
We are here to work with all of our families. Please notify our Operations Manager right away if your family’s financial situation changes unexpectedly: operations@northseattlefrenchschool.com.
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