French International School Of Philadelphia

Telephone: (610) 667-1284
Website: www.efiponline.com

Summary

Contact Info

French International School Of Philadelphia
150 N. Highland Ave.
Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004
www.efiponline.com

Tel: (610) 667-1284
Fax: (610) 667-1286

Director: Pascale B. Davidson Head of School

Application Information

Applications accepted

Students are admitted on the basis of an interview which determines their readiness for the grade level to which they have applied and upon the review of the progress reports the students have received over the two years preceding admission. reserve a space to attend an informational meeting: - tuesday, october 17, 2006 (8:45 am to10:20 a.m.) - thursday, november 9, 2006 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - wednesday december 6, 2006 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - friday, january 12, 2007 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - tuesday , february 6 , 2007 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) provide efip with your child's progress reports for the current and previous years from his/her school(s) if applicable. bring your child(ren) to the interview. while your child is being interviewed, you will meet with the head of school. you will also have the opportunity to tour the school during the day. upon receipt of your child's application for admission to efip, we will call you to make an appointment for your child's interview.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

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School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The Ecole Française Internationale de Philadelphie, also known as EFIP or French International School of Philadelphia, is an independent school serving a multicultural community and offering a dual curriculum in French and in English, accredited by the Middle States Association and the French Ministry of Education. Our students become fluent in both languages, competent in all academic subjects, grow as creative individuals with problem-solving skills, and gain an understanding and appreciation for other cultures.

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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to --			$11590/Year
From 4 years to --			$11590/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Before and after-school care
The French International School provides morning child care from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., as well as after school care from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Students are admitted on the basis of an interview which determines their readiness for the grade level to which they have applied and upon the review of the progress reports the students have received over the two years preceding admission. reserve a space to attend an informational meeting: - tuesday, october 17, 2006 (8:45 am to10:20 a.m.) - thursday, november 9, 2006 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - wednesday december 6, 2006 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - friday, january 12, 2007 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) - tuesday , february 6 , 2007 ( 8:45 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.) provide efip with your child's progress reports for the current and previous years from his/her school(s) if applicable. bring your child(ren) to the interview. while your child is being interviewed, you will meet with the head of school. you will also have the opportunity to tour the school during the day. upon receipt of your child's application for admission to efip, we will call you to make an appointment for your child's interview.

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Provide EFIP with a letter of recommendation from your child's teacher. Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds The French International School of Philadelphia admits students of both sexes without regard to race, religion, national origin, or creed

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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