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Apply for Full or Part-time 

We believe that a school is a partnership between teachers, students, and parents. All three roles play an important part in creating the perfect environment for children to flourish.

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We offer a variety of attendance options for our programs, all of which fulfill your child's need for enrichment, exploration, and consistency. Join us part-time in the mornings or for full-time child care! Learn more about what our mornings and full days have to offer and find the right option for your family.

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A variety of schedules are available for toddlers to pre-K: 2 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday), 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and 5 days per week (Monday-Friday). Full time is required for K & Grade 1.

Part Time

Matinées (mornings)

Our mornings run from 9:00am-11:30pm. 

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Our "matinées" include:​

  • Morning circle time that includes daily routines, songs and fingerplays, and story-telling

  • Reggio-inspired, theme-based classroom explorations

  • Extensive time spent in our outdoor learning environment (rain or shine!)

  • Weekly Music Together© classes, led by our own Music Together In School Specialist

  • Social-Emotional Learning lessons

  • Independent exploration time in the classroom's various "learning centers"

  • Large muscle activity development time in our large multipurpose room

  • Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial activities

Full Time

Journées complètes (full days)

Our full days run from 9:00am-3:30pm.

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Full days include our unique "après-midi" curriculum, in addition to our matinées. 

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Après-midi includes:

  • Social lunch time and table etiquette

  • Nap time/quiet rest time

  • Yoga and mindfulness

  • Weekly Learning Library times, including a library Story Time (Maternelle students are also able to check out books to bring home!)

  • Additional large motor skill development

  • Additional time in our outdoor learning environment

Flexible Extended Care Hours

 We also offer before and after school care. The extended morning care is available from 8:00am until the start of school. The extended afternoon care runs from 3:30pm-5:00pm.

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The French Academie combines the renowned French curriculum with inspirations from the innovative Montessori and Reggio pedagogies.

Ages 18 months - 6 years. No French Required.

Application Process

The first step in joining our small school community is to schedule a personal visit. When you've decided that The French Académie is the right fit for your family, follow the steps below to finalize your enrollment.

1. Create your TADS account

2. Apply for Admission

  • Click on the Admission tab and follow the prompts.

  • Pay the Admission Fee ($150).

3. Enroll

  • You will receive an email to enroll.

  • The Non-refundable Registration Fee ($850) will be credited towards your tuition.

4. Complete Tuition Agreement

  • Choose the Payment Plan that best suits your family needs and Submit.

5. Enrollment Completed

  • Congratulations!

  • You will receive a confirmation email.

Contact:

✆ (952) 944-1930

Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

info@thefrenchacademie.org

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Address:

12301 Whitewater Drive, Suite 190

Minnetonka, MN 55343

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The French Académie is located in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka, about 10 minutes from Hopkins and Eden Prairie, off MN-62 W and I-494.

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