Tuition & Financial Aid - French International School of Oregon Tuition & Financial Aid At French International, we’re fortunate that tuition covers the majority of the school’s operating needs, including special expenses of being a language immersion school (faculty visas, working permits, and “expatriate benefits”). Financial aid is available to families who qualify. As part of our Strategic Plan, with the support of the Finance and Budget Committee and the Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees committed to increasing faculty and staff salaries to the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) 50th percentile. We are proud to say we reached this by 2024-25 school year. We have increased salaries by approximately $3M over the past four years to attract and retain the very best teachers and staff to work with your children each day and provide the robust learning experience that makes French International so unique. Basic Tuition Capital Fee Extended Learning Fees (Optional) Payment Options Basic Tuition 2026-27 Toute Petite Section (TPS), preschool (PS) and prekindergarten (PK) - 5 half days $21,480 Toute Petite Section (TPS) through kindergarten (K) - 5 full days $25,920 1st - 5th Grade $26,530 6th - 8th Grade $30,420 Capital Fee 2025-26 A one-time fee per family $4,250 The Capital Fee is a one-time fee per family (not per student) that funds campus maintenance and is distributed equally across a family's selected tuition payment plan during the first year of enrollment. Extended Learning Fees 2025-26 (Optional) Early Arrival Free Arts and Cultural Enrichment Weeks (ACE Weeks) $96/day Aftercare Drop-In, hourly $18/hour ( yearly and semester plans also available Tutoring, sold in 4-hour increments $75/hour Afterschool Explorers Fees vary depending on class Summer Camp Fees vary depending on camp *Additional fees may apply. Check Payment Credit Card Payments Tuition Payment Plans Tuition Insurance Checks should be made payable to “French International School of Oregon” and mailed to: French International School of Oregon ATTN: Admissions Office 8500 NW Johnson Street Portland, OR 97229 Payment in Full to French International French International accepts credit card payments for tuition payment in full only There is a three-percent credit card processing fee assessed on the total amount due. French International accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Payments can be made through the Parent Portal or New Family Portal. French International offers semi-annual, quarterly, 10-month, and 12-month plans, with payments beginning in July for the following school year. The interest rate for all plans is 4% per annum, charged on the outstanding balance. Payment plans are managed through VCPay, the payment system in Veracross. Registration for VCPay is required for all payment plans, and optional for full payment. VCPay charges a yearly administrative fee of $21 per student for semi-annual payment plans, $42 per student for quarterly plans, and $63 per student for monthly plans (10- and 12-month options). If you choose to pay by credit card through VCPay, please be aware that there is an additional 2.99% convenience fee plus $.30 per transaction for Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, and a 3.1% convenience fee plus $.30 per transaction for American Express. If paying by ACH, no convenience fees are incurred. Tuition payments in full may also be made through VCPay; there are no administrative fees for this option. VCPay registration page Please contact the Business Office with any questions regarding payment plans. New for the 2026-27 school year, French International is partnering with Protect My Tuition to provide more comprehensive tuition refund insurance coverage for families. Coverage now includes illness (both physical and mental), job transfer, academic withdrawal, voluntary withdrawal, and more. Protect My Tuition will even allow a student to remain at French International if a parent experiences involuntary unemployment, rather than having to withdraw. While signing up for Protect My Tuition is not a requirement for 2026-27, we strongly encourage families to consider this option for better protection against unforeseen circumstances. The cost for Protect My Tuition is 2.3% of net tuition, a rate unchanged from the 2025-26 insurance plan. More details will be available when re-enrollment contracts are issued. Anyone may apply for financial aid at French International. Awards are based on relative need. Given the differing application timelines between school-based financial aid through French International and the French bourses scolaires through the French government, families who are eligible for the bourses scolaires should complete both school-based and bourses scolaires applications as soon as possible. Bourses scolaires applications must be submitted in order to be considered for school-based financial aid awards. All applications are considered in the strictest confidence. Financial Aid School-Based Financial Aid French Bourses Scolaires Immersion Student Scholarship "Choosing the French International was far beyond a mere decision for our three children and our family; it was and still is an investment in our children's future. It's been a journey defined by bespoke tailored education, emphasizing STEM education while nurturing process-driven thinking. The vibrant tapestry of languages and cultures has woven a rich mosaic, creating an environment that feels like home. Here, education isn't confined to knowledge; it's the gateway to global understanding and cultural fluency, guiding our children's minds to transcend boundaries and celebrate diversity. What truly distinguishes French International is its unique blend—a seamless intertwining of academic excellence with a multicultural fabric, shaping young minds into worldly, future leaders." -Kevin & Elle Collins, TPS and Alumni parents