NEW: Open enrollment for 1st Grade (CP)
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We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for 1st Grade.
Who is Eligible for 1st Grade?
Students who have already been exposed to French—either through a French immersion setting or as native French speakers. All 1st grade applicants will undergo a language assessment to ensure they meet the required level of French proficiency for success in our program.
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Minneapolis French Immersion School
Our exceptional curriculum for toddlers and students from preschool to elementary grades blends the prestigious French program with elements from Montessori and Reggio Emilia.
Why select The French Académie in Minneapolis?
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The only private French immersion school in the Twin Cities accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE) and the State of Minnesota
Small class sizes ensure personalized attention
A native French-speaking environment—one-of-a-kind in the area
A warm and nurturing atmosphere for early learners
A clear path for continuing bilingual education after kindergarten
"Children don't come to our school to learn French. They come to learn, and they learn in French."
The French Académie is a very unique program. We work from the French curriculum. We welcome children starting at 16 months and guide them all the way through Primary School. In France, it's very different from the US because public school starts at 2.5 years old, and this is what I decided to use as a base curriculum.
Our pedagogical approach is a blend of the Montessori philosophy and the Reggio Emilia approach, and I strongly believe it's important to explore different pedagogies in the classroom setting. The French Académie offers four unique classrooms, an indoor gym space, a library, and an outdoor playground. Children don't come to our school to learn French. They come to learn, and they learn in French.
The French Académie Toddler & Primary School Programs
Toddler Program
Le Tout Petit Programme
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Toddlers are constantly curious and continually growing. Our Tout Petit Programme supports toddlers as they learn how to interact with the world around them, mastering skills from independent self care and toilet learning, to managing emotions and individual expression. At the end of their time in the TPP, children will have the skills necessary to embark on their next learning adventure: preschool!
Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten
La Maternelle
​In Maternelle, we offer a variety of activities aimed at helping each child develop their cognitive and social skills by stimulating their curiosity and imagination. Each child has different needs and grows at their own pace. The goal in our Maternelle program is for each child to grow up in confidence, prepared to become successful Kindergarten and/or Elementary students.
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Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
L'Elémentaire
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In Elementary school, students engage in a variety of activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. They develop essential skills such as reading comprehension, basic math, and effective communication. Hands-on projects, group discussions, and interactive lessons help cultivate a love for learning and encourage personal growth. This foundational stage prepares children for future academic challenges and lifelong success.
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French immersion classrooms
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Native french speaking bilingual teachers
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Low child-to-teacher ratios
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Reggio-inspired classroom explorations
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Play & project-based learning
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Weekly forest school
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Students cook cultural dishes in our learning kitchen
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Weekly music classes with a Music Together© In School Specialist
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Montessori practical life & sensorial activities
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Daily routines, manners, and etiquette
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Social Emotional Learning
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Personal hygiene and toilet learning
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Indoor and outdoor learning environment
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Spacious and safe learning environment
Premium Program
Our creative curriculum has been carefully crafted
to enrich all aspects of early childhood development.
The French Académie Reviews
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