French American School of New York - Lower School Campus
914-250-0504
Founded in 1980, the FASNY provides bilingual and bicultural education to approximately 800 students per year in its three different campuses (the Lower Campus in Larchmont, the Upper Campus in Mamaroneck, and the Pre-School Campus in Scarsdale). The Lower Campus serves grades 1-5.
The school's community is formed by families from 45 countries, including local American families, French expatriates, French-American families, and others.
Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, New york State Department of Education, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools, the FASNY’s academic program follows the traditional American and official French curricula. Upon graduation, students are awarded a FASNY diploma and are trained to pass the French Baccalaureate.
- Fax: 914-834-1284
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Number of students: 303
- Male-to-female ratio: 1:1
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: None
- Acceptance rate (%): 76
- Accreditation/licenses: Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, New york State Department of Education, and the New York State Association of Independent Schools
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Number of faculty: 35
- How engaged is the school with the community?: Larchmont has been host to the school for about 30 years. Students put on recitals for the elderly of St. Augustine's Church and donate to the area’s food pantry.
- What makes this community special?: The student council often takes it upon itself to hold bake sales and improve life on campus. The parent association, FASNYPAT, is also very active, helping each campus to hold special activities, like Gallette des Rois or Mardis Gras.
- Montessori: No
- Grade levels: 1-5
- Special education: No
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Library, Sports facilities
- Extracurricular activities available: The extension program includes fencing, basketball, cooking, language lessons and more.
- Student clubs: Student council for grades 3 and 4.
