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Welcome to L'Etoile du Nord
L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion is a free, public school serving Pre-K through 5th grade students in the Saint Paul area and beyond.
Focus on Multicultural Learning
With a globally diverse school community, we recognize and celebrate our differences as we learn from one another.
Dedicated Teachers
L’Etoile du Nord is known for our experienced and dedicated teachers. Our educators are native or fluent French speakers from around the globe, and many have studied or lived abroad.
Pre-K en français
L'Etoile du Nord has a free, full-day Pre-K program. Students learn through play and exercise their social-emotional skills... all while listening to and speaking in French!
Award-Winning Education
L'Etoile du Nord has won multiple awards for the excellent French immersion education we provide our students, such as the Label France Education awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What’s New
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Welcome to L'Etoile du Nord
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L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion is a public, tuition-free school serving Pre-K through 5th grade students throughout the St. Paul area and surrounding suburbs. Our teachers are native or fluent French speakers from around the globe, and many have studied or lived abroad for extended periods of time. For more than 25 years, our exceptional, dedicated staff have prepared students to be lifelong learners that succeed in a multilingual, global community.
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Take a tour of our exceptional school!
L'Etoile du Nord
at a glance
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School is a free, public school open to PreK-5 students from Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs. Our unique school is globally diverse with a strong group of dedicated teachers and engaged families.
We serve students who live both in St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.
French is a global language! It is spoken across 5 continents.
Free bussing is available to St. Paul students. Out-of-district students can benefit too.
Extended-day child care is located in our building.
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