Charter schools are independently-operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms that meet their students needs and allow for greater flexibility in designing a bespoke mission. All charter schools operate under a contract with a charter school authorizer; in our case, Denver Public Schools, whom holds them accountable to the high standards outlined in their “charter.”

As a charter school under the purview of Denver Public Schools, the French American School of Denver does not charge any admission fees or tuition.

At this time, neither DPS nor FASDenver transportation is available. The school, however, is centrally located en-route for many neighborhood commuters, and many families have expressed their delight at the ease of location for drop-off and pickup.

FASDenver suggestions carpooling when possible, and RTD resources are available to our families. Our central location offers convenient access via RTD bus routes along 23rd and York - directly next to City Park!

We are proud of the diversity in our school - with families from both inside and outside the Denver Public School boundaries joining our program. The prestige, socio-emotional growth, and academic edge that our program provides lures families from across the Region. Regardless of locale, all families apply through the Denver Public School (DPS) SchoolChoice process.

​LUNCH: The French American School is offering the opportunity to sign up for a daily, hot, balanced and healthy meal. Families put money on their children's account MySchoolBucks, and can monitor balance and expenditures there as well. Menus are sent out on the Bloomz App, and further information is located at "Breakfast + Lunch" under the Students+Family section.

Children eat lunch in a communal setting around large tables and parents are actively encouraged to volunteer during lunch periods to help foster our sense of community and support our teaching staff.

BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is provided at no cost to students, and students sometimes save a non-perishable portion for a snack later in the day (*grade limited)

Of course! We welcome non-French speaking families to the French American School of Denver. In fact, you'll join a group of countless other parents who don't speak French, but want to provide their child with opportunities and a sense of global citizenship that they themselves didn't receive in their primary years.

If your child does not have prior knowledge of French, we will provide supplemental French education during the school day as appropriate. Immersion education is suitable for all students regardless of primary language(s) spoken.

*Due to the high level of instruction from grades 3 and above, we do require a language proficiency exam.

Yes. All children wear a simple uniform, which helps students develop a sense of belonging and cohesion as that is so important in child development. This policy also ensures that the focus is kept on emotional growth and academics - students aren't under peer pressure when it comes to their clothes, simply allowing a child's personality to shine through.

FASDenver's uniforms include the classic colors of navy, white, tan, gray or burgundy, and can be purchased at a variety of stores OR picked up for during uniform swap events. Please see the uniform page under the "Students & Family" tab for a specific uniform details and descriptions and representative pictures.

Per Denver Public Schools policy, children must be 5 years old by October 1 of the school year they wish to enroll in Kindergarten.

We are free! We are part of the Denver Public School system. The French American School of Denver (FASDenver) is a public charter school and therefore there is no tuition or admission fees associated with attending our school.

In Colorado, full-day kindergarten is also tuition-free.