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Where French immersion meets academic excellence!

A dual-language immersion program based on the French Ministry of Education curriculum

French School of Austin – or Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau – is a private, independent, bilingual school for students from preschool to Grade 8.

Located in North Austin, French School of Austin has given students a bilingual preparatory education since 2005. The school offers a multicultural, multi-language learning environment where instruction is given in French and English, with an optional third language track in Arabic, Spanish, or Mandarin.

The school curricula are based on the guidelines of the French Ministry of Education and the Texas Education Agency, while supplemented by the essential elements advanced in American private-school education. By the end of middle school, this dual approach produces academically-adept, bilingual students, proficient in both English and French and a third language.

Welcome to French School of Austin Prep

A Preparatory Private School
From Toddlers To Life

Toddlers & Preschool

At EJJR Preschool, children embark on a captivating bilingual educational journey, where the pursuit of excellence is woven into every lesson

Elementary

EJJR Elementary School is a vibrant community where cultural openness is embraced, creating an enriching learning experience that goes beyond textbooks

Middle School

At EJJR Secondary School, students thrive in an environment that cultivates critical thinking and leadership skills

French School of Austin Prep

Our Values

Immersion

Students become bilingual in French and English with total French immersion at the preschool level and conversational French spoken by native speakers.

Curriculum

French curriculum plus the best of American private-school education, producing students prepared for the International Baccalaureate.

Small Classes

Fifteen or fewer students in each class working in ability-based groups and progressing to the next level when they’re ready, not automatically.

Pedagogy

Active pedagogy guided by the Gardner Multiple Intelligence Theory, fostering intrinsic motivation, self-direction, and the ability to learn how to learn.

What Parents Say About Us

Ecole Jean Jacques Rousseau
4.9
Based on 14 Reviews
Blossom R.
Blossom R.
2024-01-04 14:39:35
My kids started going to this school when they were 3 and 4years old. We have never looked back since then. They speak immaculate french, they are doing...
Tiffany R.
Tiffany R.
2023-02-06 09:42:07
Update to my reviews from 2018 and 2021:Still love this school and still love the progress I am seeing in all of my kids! Some new teachers have come and...
Aarti K.
Aarti K.
2023-01-17 17:43:31
This is our 3rd year at EJJR and we have no complaints. Our kid loves his class, is doing great academically and is learning the language very well.
Pascal B.
Pascal B.
2021-09-09 11:30:53
Lovely school! The staffs are great. The school and the classrooms are small. Some may prefer the biggest school but for us, we knew our children would...

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🌞 Why Summer/June Extended School is a Win for Everyone! 📚

Enhanced Language Immersion 🌍
When the language isn’t spoken at home, summer school offers extended immersion, helping students become more fluent and confident speakers.

Academic Maintenance 📖
Keep the learning momentum going! Summer school helps students retain and reinforce what they’ve learned during the regular school year, preventing the summer slide.

Standardized Testing 📝
Extra study time means better preparation for standardized tests. Students can review key concepts and complete their annual Standardized Testing. They get a head start on the upcoming school year.

Fun Art and Cultural Projects 🎨
Summer school isn’t just about academics! Students can engage in exciting art and cultural projects, sparking creativity and broadening their horizons.
Enroll your child in our next summer extended school program and watch them thrive! 

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