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EFB École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus

United States, Cambridge

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees $23,750 - 26,000
Ages 2 - 10 years
Pupil numbers 270
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus in Cambridge serves toddlers through Kindergarten. The campus is part of a three-campus network with Concord Ave Cambridge PreK–5th and Watertown Toddler–K, and offers before-school and extended-day options at select sites. The school follows a French National Education curriculum aligned with Massachusetts standards, with most classes taught in French and English gradually integrated to support bilingual proficiency. FLAM programs provide additional French-language activities, and DELF exams can be taken on site, with registration beginning at age 7 and the diploma valid for life. Walden Square emphasizes active, student-centered learning in small classes and a high teacher-to-student ratio. Afterschool clubs cover art, music, sports, and storytelling, and music instruction is available onsite. The daily rhythm includes outdoor time, with a structured extended-day option of 3:00–5:30 pm at Walden Square. The school hosts a diverse community of 25+ nationalities and about 270 students enrolled.

21 Walden Square Road, Cambridge, MA 02140

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The Essentials

EFB École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus has 270 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
Walden Square is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of École Française de Boston's campuses in the Cambridge area. The Walden Square Cambridge campus serves toddlers through Kindergarten (Toddler – K).

Stages
Toddler – K

Pupil Nationality Mix
25+ nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child.
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Fees

Annual tuition at EFB École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus ranges from USD 23,750 to USD 26,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee of USD 75 is required for all full‑time school applications.
- For the FLAM (after‑school) program: a USD 30 non‑refundable application fee; once admitted an additional USD 80 non‑refundable fee is due; a USD 400 tuition deposit is required at signing and credited toward FLAM tuition.

Tuition fees — Walden Square Campus (academic year 2026–2027)

- Walden Square Campus (21 Walden Square Road, Cambridge) — Toddler (full‑time toddler program): USD 26,000 per year.
- Walden Square Campus — Pre‑K through Kindergarten: USD 23,750 per year.

Note: the school publishes these tuition amounts as annual figures for the 2026–2027 school year. A per‑term or per‑installment breakdown is not published on the school's public materials.

Sibling discounts and early‑payment discount

- Second child discount: 5% off tuition.
- Third child discount: 10% off tuition.
- Early‑payment discount: 3% discount if the tuition is paid in full before June 1 of the previous year.

Textbooks and campus‑specific extra academic fees

- A textbooks charge of USD 330 is published for the Concord Avenue campus; no separate textbooks fee is published specifically for the Walden Square campus.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing and enrollment are handled through TADS (the school's tuition‑management and registration provider). Families set up their tuition agreement and payment plan through TADS. Exact installment schedules, due dates, and the number of payments are established in each family's TADS tuition agreement.
- The school applies the 3% early‑payment discount when tuition is paid in full by the published deadline (June 1 of the prior year).
- TADS accepts multiple payment methods (online payment through a TADS account, phone, or mail) and allows payments by check, money order, ACH/bank transfer, and credit card. A convenience fee (typically 3%) applies when paying by credit card through TADS. Parents should consult their TADS tuition agreement for the exact payment options enabled on their account.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. EFB operates day campuses (Toddler through Grade 5) and does not offer boarding.

Other costs and optional program fees

- Summer camp (separate from the academic year) is offered with published weekly rates beginning at USD 475 per week; discounts apply for multi‑week bookings (example: 5% discount for 3+ weeks). Summer camp is billed separately from annual tuition.
- After‑school clubs, extended‑day care, and other optional activities may carry additional fees; specific prices for after‑school clubs are not published in the main tuition summary. FLAM program fees and deposits are listed separately under the FLAM admissions steps.
- No uniform requirement or uniform fee is published on the public tuition/admission pages. No campus‑specific transportation (boarding/bus) fee schedule is published.

Refund and withdrawal information

- The school does not publish a detailed, public tuition refund or withdrawal schedule on its general admission pages. Refunds, withdrawal penalties, and the handling of deposits are governed by the enrollment/tuition agreement processed through TADS and by the school's enrollment terms. Families' specific refund and withdrawal terms are set in the signed TADS tuition agreement and related enrollment documents.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- Primary payment processing is managed through TADS: online account payments, phone payments, mailed checks/money orders, ACH/bank transfers, and credit cards (credit‑card payments may incur a convenience fee — commonly 3% through TADS). Parents will receive invoices and set up payment plans via their TADS account.

Summary of what was located and what is not published publicly

- Located and stated above: the Walden Square Campus annual tuition for Toddler (USD 26,000) and Pre‑K–K (USD 23,750) for the 2026–2027 academic year; the USD 75 school application fee; FLAM application, admission, and deposit amounts; sibling and early‑payment discounts; a textbooks charge listed for Concord Ave; and summer camp weekly pricing.
- Not published in the school's public admission materials: an explicit per‑term (termly) breakdown of Walden tuition, a public calendar of tuition installment due dates, a detailed tuition‑refund/withdrawal schedule for academic‑year tuition, and campus‑specific incidental fees (uniform or transport) for Walden. These items are handled through the school's enrollment agreement and the TADS tuition agreement for each family.
Academics

EFB École Française de Boston - Walden Square Campus teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 10.

Curriculum
Walden Square Campus serves Toddler–K. The curriculum is carefully designed to meet the individual needs of each child. It covers ages from Toddler through 5th Grade. FLAM (Francais Langue Maternelle) programs provide francophone students enrolled in American schools with an extracurricular program and activities in French. The school supports DELF exam preparation, and DELF exams can be taken on site. DELF registration begins at age 7, and the diploma is valid for life.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Overview: EFB is a French immersion school in the Boston area offering the French National Education curriculum for children from 21 months to 12 years old. The admissions procedure enables parents and children to meet with teachers, visit facilities, and become familiar with the school's education philosophy to determine whether the school meets their needs. Open houses and individual visits are available to connect with staff and ask questions.

2. Campuses and age ranges: The Walden Square campus in Cambridge serves toddlers through Kindergarten; the Watertown campus serves the same age range; the Concord Ave campus in Cambridge serves Pre-K through 5th grade. Families select the campus based on age and program needs. The admissions process notes these locations as options for enrollment.

3. Tuition and programs: Tuition for 2026-2027 varies by campus and grade level. Walden Campus: Toddler $26,000; Pre-K to K $23,750. Watertown Campus: Toddler $23,500; Pre-K to K $20,600. Concord Ave Campus: Pre-K to K $21,100; 1st–5th $22,000; Textbooks $330. A 5% discount for the second child and a 10% discount for the third child apply; a 3% discount is offered if the tuition is paid in full before June 1 of the previous year.

4. Application process: Admissions applications for 2025/26 started on October 1, 2024; The admissions application must be filled on the TADS platform. A personal account with TADS is required before filling the online application, and a $75 nonrefundable fee applies to all applications.

5. One-on-One meeting: The last step consists of a one-on-one meeting with the family, lasting about 45 minutes. The goal is to understand short- and long-term family goals and explain how the school may meet those goals. The admissions process uses criteria such as knowledge of French, age, gender, and schedule to balance classes.

6. Key dates: Admission requests due before February 6, 2026. One-on-One interviews due before February 13, 2026 (for new families only). Final admission decision provided by March 6, 2026. Rolling admission for toddlers is first-come, first-served.

7. Financial aid: All financial aid applications must be completed on or before February 5, 2026 for the coming school year. The result of the financial aid request will be communicated at the latest by February 26, 2026. You must confirm to the school that your child will be attending on or before March 12, 2026 in order to secure a spot. Financial aid assists families by taking on a portion of tuition expenses. Financial assistance is reserved for children enrolled at EFB and aims to enable current families to continue their child's education at EFB, enable new families to join the school, promote socioeconomic diversity, and provide students every opportunity to receive the best education possible. Financial aid is not guaranteed as the amount is based on the final fund allocation for the year.

8. FLAM program enrollment: Step One—Applications for the 2026/27 school year will start in April/May 2026 and must be filled on the TADS platform; a $30 nonrefundable fee applies. Step Two—A one-on-one meeting with a parent and the student will be scheduled to answer questions about the FLAM program and assess the student's French level; the meeting lasts about 45 minutes. Step Three—Once admitted to the FLAM program, a nonrefundable $80 fee is due. Step Four—A Tuition Deposit of $400 is due at signing and is credited toward tuition.

9. Open houses and visits: Families are warmly welcomed to connect during Open Houses to meet staff and current families; if no Open Houses are scheduled, a virtual call or an in-person visit can be arranged.

Scholarships
Financial aid is offered to assist with tuition costs and is reserved for children enrolled at EFB. It aims to enable current families to continue their child's education at EFB, enable new families to join the school, promote socioeconomic diversity, and provide students every opportunity to receive the best education possible. Financial aid results are communicated by February 26, 2026, and attendance confirmation is required by March 12, 2026 to secure a spot. Financial aid is not guaranteed and depends on the final amount allocated to the fund for that year.
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