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L'Etoile French Immersion School - Elementary Campus

United States, Portland

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees $18,300 - 19,050
Ages 6 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 84
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
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L'Etoile French Immersion School
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Elementary
Introduction

L'Etoile French Immersion School is a private preschool through 5th grade in Portland, with two campuses: Hood Avenue for preschool and Miles Street for elementary. It offers a full French Ministry of Education curriculum organized in cycles: Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section; CP-CM2 in primary. Instruction is bilingual, with about 75% of learning in French and 25% in English, taught by native French teachers. About 90% of the faculty are certified by the French MoE. The calendar mirrors public schools; the academic day runs 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with aftercare 3:00–6:00 pm and optional early drop-off. Facilities include indoor gyms on both campuses and the Fulton Park auditorium used as a community space when not in use. Distinctive features include field trips to France for fifth graders, a San Juan Islands trip for fourth graders, and after-school offerings in robotics, arts, music, soccer, and more, all within a bilingual, culture-aware environment.

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68 SW Miles St, Portland, OR 97219, United States

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The Essentials

L'Etoile French Immersion School - Elementary Campus has 84 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in French, English.

Location
Portland, Oregon. L'Etoile operates two campuses in Portland: a Preschool Campus at 5839 SW Hood Avenue (97239) and an Elementary Campus at 68 SW Miles Street (97219). The Johns Landing area hosts the campuses, serving families from Multnomah, Sellwood–Moreland, Burlingame and Hillsdale. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Stages
Preschool Campus serves ages 2 years through Pre-K; Elementary Campus serves Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Type
Private preschool and elementary school in Portland.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with France; fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

School day structure
School hours are 8:30 am–3:00 pm; preschool half-day pickup at 12:00 pm; before care starts at 7:30 am for children 3 and older; after care runs 3:00–6:00 pm. The calendar follows the French public school schedule with five teaching periods and breaks (October, December, February, April); optional fee-based care is available during October and February breaks.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at L'Etoile French Immersion School - Elementary Campus ranges from USD 18,300 to USD 19,050 for 2026/27.

Registration & Application Fees
- Application fee: USD 75.
- New student (enrollment) fee: USD 500 due at enrollment.
- Annual registration fee: USD 200 due at registration.
- Book and activity (supplies/tech/textbooks) fee: USD 500 due at registration.

Tuition — core academic programs (by program and billing frequency)
- Early Preschool (TPS, ages 2–3): USD 1,760 per month for a 5 full-day schedule (8:00 AM–3:00 PM).
- Preschool (PS, ages 3–4): USD 1,760 per month for a 5 full-day schedule (8:00 AM–3:00 PM).
- Pre-K (MS, ages 4–5): USD 1,760 per month for a 5 full-day schedule (8:00 AM–3:00 PM).
- Elementary (Grades K–5): USD 1,760 per month for a 5 full-day schedule (8:00 AM–3:00 PM), shown as USD 18,350 per year for the full-day elementary program.

Alternative scheduling (monthly rates shown where applicable):
- 5 half days (8:00 AM–12:00 PM): USD 1,550 per month (Preschool/Pre-K/early programs).
- 3 full days (typical M/W/F, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM): USD 1,500 per month (early programs).
- 3 half days (typical M/W/F, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM): USD 1,280 per month (early programs).

Before- and After-care fees
- Before Care (begins at 7:30 AM for students age 3+): USD 100 per month.
- After Care (varies by frequency):
- 2 days/week: Preschool USD 128 per month; Elementary USD 125 per month.
- 3 days/week: Preschool USD 193 per month; Elementary USD 188 per month.
- 5 days/week: Preschool USD 323 per month; Elementary USD 315 per month.

Summer program / camp fees (additional program)
- One-time summer camp registration fee: USD 30 (includes t-shirt). Camp tuition rates vary by offering; full-day example pricing is provided on camp materials.

Other potential costs
- Optional hot lunches and after-school snacks are available for an additional fee.
- Uniforms, extracurriculars, field trips, special activities and any optional program-specific fees may incur additional charges as applicable to the selected program or events.
- Sibling discount is offered; contact enrollment for details.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly Plan: Installment payments are due the first of each month, beginning September 1 and ending June 1 (ten monthly installments).
- Semi-Annual Plan: Two payments due August 1 and January 1; a 2% discount is applied to the remaining academic-program tuition balance on the semi-annual plan.
- Annual Plan: Single tuition payment due August 1; discounts apply to the academic-program tuition balance based on student start date (discount structure applied to annual payments as noted in billing terms).
- Preferred payment method: ACH debit to the designated bank account (no additional fee). Payments by credit card incur an additional surcharge.

Payment policies, proration, changes and notices
- All fees are non-refundable.
- For preschool programs, full monthly tuition applies for students who start between the 1st and 15th of a month; students who start after the 15th are charged 50% prorated tuition for that month.
- Requested schedule changes or withdrawals require a 30-day advance written notice.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as day programs (preschool through elementary) and does not offer residential/boarding accommodations.

Refunds and cancellations
- All fees are stated as non-refundable. Any exceptions or specific refund arrangements are not stated in the fee schedule.

Accepted payment types
- ACH debit (preferred, no surcharge). Credit card payments are accepted but carry an additional surcharge. Additional payment methods and enrollment-account access are managed through the school's enrollment/parent account systems.
Academics

L'Etoile French Immersion School - Elementary Campus teaches French Curriculum for students aged 6 to 11.

Curriculum
Follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum, organized in cycles: Maternelle (Petite Section, Moyenne Section, Grande Section) and Primary School (1st–5th, CP–CM2). Provides a bilingual French–English learning experience rooted in French language and culture, taught by native French teachers. At least 90% of teachers are certified through the French Ministry of Education. About 75% of instructional time is in French, with 25% in English, and students may receive additional small‑group instruction as needed. The curriculum includes arts, music, drama, technology, and field trips; the calendar mirrors public schools in France with the academic year running September to mid‑June; hours are 8:30 am–3:00 pm, with aftercare 3:00–6:00 pm.

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1 for ages 2–3; 10:1 for preschool ages over 3; elementary class size up to 22 students.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquire: Contact the Admissions Coordinator to ask questions and arrange an in-person meeting to understand your child's needs and the school's experience. The coordinator can answer questions and help with enrollment. This initial conversation sets expectations and helps determine fit.
2. Visit: Schedule an individual campus tour. Tours include classroom observations and conversations with staff. All family members are welcome.
3. Apply: Applications for the following school year are accepted on a rolling basis starting in October. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Begin by completing the online application form.
4. Enroll: Enrollment requires payment of the registration fee ($200) and the new student fee ($500) to secure your child's spot. The fees are submitted with enrollment to finalize placement. The school accepts new enrollments once these payments are received.
5. Tuition: Tuition information is published with monthly and annual payment options and may vary by program. The rates cover Early Preschool through Elementary and include before/after care options with additional fees.
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