Application & Admission
Application Process
(2026-2027 school year)
FISW is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our admissions process is designed to help us get to know your child and family while giving you the opportunity to experience our bilingual, community-centered learning environment.
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Steps to Apply
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Submit an Online Application
Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open.
To receive priority consideration, please submit your completed application by January 19, 2026 deadline. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis, depending on space availability. -
Submit a Tuition Assistance Application (if applicable)
Families applying for tuition assistance should complete their application by January 19, 2026.
Required documents such as W-2s may be submitted later, up to April 12, 2026. -
Schedule an Assessment or Visit
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Preschool (under 2.6 years old): No formal assessment required. A Meet & Greet with the teacher is still required.
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Preschool (age 3) and Pre-Kindergarten: Group assessments will be held once a month, depending on the number of applications received.
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Grades 1–5: Applicants are invited for a Shadow Day or Classroom Visit by appointment.
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Receive an Admissions Decision
Families will be notified of admissions decisions by the end of February 2026. -
Confirm Enrollment
Once you receive your enrollment contract, you will have one week to complete the enrollment agreement and submit the tuition deposit to secure your child’s space.
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Important Dates
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December 3, 2025 – Priority deadline for sibling applicants
January 19, 2026 – Admissions application priority deadline
January 19, 2026 – Financial Aid application due date (W-2 may be submitted later, before April 12, 2026)
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​We continue to accept applications on a rolling basis.
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You are more than welcome to contact us if you need some assistance as you fill out the application.
​Apply Online
A secure online application can be submitted through our enrollment management system FACTS. If this is your first time signing in, you will be asked to create an account.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Admission Requirements
We have no language proficiency requirements for children entering in young preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten.
For children entering in 1st - 5th grade, existing language proficiency in French is required.
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Age Requirements
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At the French Immersion School of Washington (FISW), we follow the French academic calendar cut-off, which runs from January 1 to December 31. This means that a child’s eligibility for a grade level is based on their age as of December 31 of the school year.
For example, to enter Kindergarten, a child must turn 5 years old by December 31 of that school year.
If you have any questions about age eligibility or placement, please don’t hesitate to contact our admissions team.
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2.5 years old by August 31 for Preschool (Students turning 3 after Dec. 31 of their first year at FISW would be in Preschool a second year before continuing to Pre-Kindergarten)
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4 years old by Dec. 31 for Pre-Kindergarten
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5 years old by Dec. 31 for Kindergarten
The Family Interview/Admissions Assessment will include evaluation for best placement, particularly for students born between September 1 and December 31.
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We recommend that children be potty-trained, our teachers will provide support during this transition.
Application Checklist
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Visit the school (Tour, Admissions Coffee, Open House)
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Submit an online application ($98 application fee)
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Submit Transcripts and/or Report Cards (Elementary Grades)
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Participate in a Family Interview and a Classroom Visit
