Process

We’re excited to receive your application.​

Though we accept applications year round, below are the important dates you to be aware of as you work with our admissions team to apply for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Current Academic Year

We are still accepting applications for 2022–2023 for some grades.

Upcoming Academic Year

We welcome your inquiries for 2023–2024. Applications must be submitted by February 1st, 2023.

Admissions Calendar

Admissions season for 2023–2024 begins October 1, 2022.

Admission applications and financial aid applications have been available since October 1st, 2022.

Evaluations
Upon submission of the application, the applicants will be contacted to schedule a play-based evaluation (PK) or a language/academic skills assessment (K–8) prior to filing review and sending admission decision.

February 1, 2023
Admissions application and financial assistance application deadline.

March 10, 2023
Admissions decisions are sent to the applicants.

March 24, 2023
Deadline to enroll for new accepted applicants. At this date, the enrollment agreement must be completed and submitted through FACTS with tuition deposit paid in order for the student to formally enroll and to secure a spot for the 2023–2024 school year.

March 24, 2023 and beyond
Ongoing, rolling admissions (in classes where spaces remain)
San Diego French-American School has a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications year-round, space permitting. Priority is given to candidates who meet the aforementioned deadlines. Qualified applicants may be placed in a waiting pool for classes that have reached capacity.

For all admissions inquiries, kindly contact Sarah Blek in the Admissions Office at: admissions@sdfas.org or 858-456-2807 x306.

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