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Da Vinci International School

United States, Atlanta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 95
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, English
Typical class size 5
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Da Vinci International School (DVIS) is a non-denominational, international private preschool and elementary program for children from 18 months through 5th grade. It offers French and Spanish immersion with a trilingual pathway in English, French, and Spanish. In preschool, students follow French-English or Spanish-English tracks; by 5K, all three languages are taught concurrently, with near-fluency expected by 5th grade. The curriculum emphasizes numeracy, literacy, S.T.E.M., design, and art through project-based learning, with literacy guided by Orton-Gillingham principles. The program aligns with French Ministry of Education standards and is part of the AEFE network, enabling transfer within the global system. Located in North Buckhead at 4100 Roswell Rd NE opposite the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, the campus offers weekly Forest School and operates 7:40 a.m.–6:00 p.m., August–late May, with Summer Camp available. Governance is via a Board of Advisors, and DVIS integrates Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches with Singapore Math to support inquiry and hands-on learning.

4100 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States

The Essentials

Da Vinci International School has 95 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English, French, Spanish.

Location
The Da Vinci International School is located in the North Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, at 4100 Roswell Rd NE. It sits across from the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and near a community garden. The school serves families in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Chastain and surrounding areas.

Stages
DVIS serves children from 18 months to 5th Grade. It is organized into Preschool (2K–4K) and Elementary (5K–5th Grade).

Type
The school is a nondenominational, international private preschool and elementary school that offers French and Spanish immersion programs. It is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

Additional learning support
All DVIS English teachers are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to support all learners, including those who might struggle with traditional methods.

Country affiliation
France; the school is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

Religious affiliation
nondenominational

School day structure
School hours are 7:40 AM to 6:00 PM. The elementary day begins around 8:00 AM and ends around 3:00–3:15 PM, with after-school enrichment from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Preschool includes after-care from 1:00–5:00 PM and starts the day with fully immersive language activities.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
DVIS offers after-school enrichment programs in French, Spanish and English, including Cooking.
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly published, specific application fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. The school's admissions process is handled through its online application portal.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a public tuition schedule that lists specific per-term or per-year tuition amounts by age group or grade (18 months through Grade 5). No numeric annual or per-term tuition figures are publicly available on the school's tuition or admissions pages. The school serves children from 18 months through Grade 5 as a day preschool/elementary program.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available billing schedule, installment plan, invoice due dates, or late-fee policy is posted on the school's public tuition or admissions pages. Specific payment terms are not published.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day preschool and elementary program and does not offer boarding. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees
- School T‑shirt: USD 15.00.
- Yearbook: recent yearbook priced at USD 40.00; older yearbooks shown at USD 20.00.
- After-school and enrichment programs are offered; specific fees for after-school/enrichment are not published on the public pages. Families should expect possible additional charges for optional programs or activities, but no fixed amounts are publicly posted.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy for application fees, tuition, or other school charges is available on the school's public tuition or admissions pages. Specific refund terms are not published.

Fee payment options
- The public pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, checks, ACH, etc.). The school uses an online application portal for admissions and provides an administrative contact (phone and email) for billing and program questions; families should use those contacts for payment-method details.

Summary of findings and limitations
- Public-facing pages for Da Vinci International School (Da Vinci International School, Atlanta) include descriptive tuition and admissions information but do not publish a numeric tuition or fee schedule for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) on the public tuition/admissions pages. Ancillary item prices that are published on the site include the T‑shirt and yearbook items listed above. The school lists an online application portal and administrative contact for questions about admissions and programs. Where specific numeric tuition amounts, billing/refund policies, installment schedules, boarding fees, or payment-method details are required, those specific figures and policies are not available in the school's publicly posted materials.
Academics

Da Vinci International School teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 1 to 11.

Curriculum
The school teaches a trilingual immersion program in English, French, and Spanish. In preschool, students learn in either French–English or Spanish–English; in 5K/Kindergarten, all three languages are taught concurrently, with near-fluency expected by 5th grade. The curriculum emphasizes numeracy, literacy, S.T.E.A.M., design, and art, and is delivered through project-based learning. Literacy instruction uses Orton-Gillingham principles for English. Forest School experiences are integrated weekly, and science, math, and other subjects are taught through thematic units. The program is guided by native-language instruction across three languages, aligned with French Ministry of Education standards, and maintained as bilingual and trilingual with transferability within the AEFE global network.

Student Teacher Ratio
The average student-to-teacher ratio is 5:1.
Parent Experience

History
Da Vinci International School (DVIS) is a non-denominational, international preschool and elementary school offering French and Spanish immersion for children aged 18 months through 5th Grade. DVIS is a bilingual preschool and a trilingual elementary school located on the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead, Atlanta. The school is named after Leonardo da Vinci and embraces his spirit of inquiry and creativity. English instruction begins in 4K at 25% and increases to 45% by 5K and beyond, with a third language introduced in 3rd grade as part of the language program. DVIS notes governance through a Board of Advisors, reflecting its collaborative community structure.

Community
DVIS builds a caring, engaged school community with after-school enrichment programs in French, Spanish, and English, as well as an immersion aftercare program from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The school also hosts cultural and community events, such as Native American Festival and Pow Wow (October 30, 2025).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in the North Buckhead area of Atlanta at 4100 Roswell Rd NE. The DVIS campus sits across the street from the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and includes a community garden. Weekly Forest School sessions take place at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve next to the campus, bringing nature into the classroom. School hours are from 7:40 AM to 6:00 PM, with a school year from early August to late May and Summer Camp programs offered. Small class sizes and a 5:1 student–teacher ratio support personalized attention.

Academic Facilities
The school provides a trilingual integrated pathway in French, English, and Spanish, accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE). The program aligns with U.S. Common Core, with native-level Spanish and French academic rigor. The Da Vinci student will progress in literacy, science, math, art, and music at milestones set by the French Ministry of Education. Orton-Gillingham for structured literacy, Singapore Math for deep conceptual understanding, and Reggio Emilia & Montessori approaches are part of the teaching methods. Project Zero Visible Thinking supports reflection, metacognition, and deeper thinking.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Aftercare is available for preschoolers aged 18 months to 5 years, and enrichment activities for elementary students aged 5+ every day of the week. Enrichment activities include Gymnastics, Art, Cooking, Soccer and Chess. Forest School occurs weekly at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, adjacent to the campus. Summer Camp programs are available in addition to the regular school year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school progresses students in literacy, science, and math, along with art and music, at developmental milestones set by the French Ministry of Education. The curriculum emphasizes numeracy, literacy, S.T.E.A.M., and design through a project-based approach. Emotional literacy and cognitive development are integrated with nature, art, and music, and students are encouraged to ask questions and investigate answers together as a class.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are integrated into daily learning. After-school enrichment includes Art and other creative activities. Project-based learning connects artistic expression with core subjects through design and exploration.

Cultural & Language
French and Spanish immersion programs are offered. Preschool tracks include French & English or Spanish & English; in 5K/Kindergarten, students study all three languages concurrently; by 5th grade, students achieve near-fluency in English, French, and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
After-school enrichment runs daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for elementary students. Preschool students have aftercare from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enrichment activities include Gymnastics, Art, Cooking, Soccer, and Chess. These programs support social interaction, teamwork, and personal interests.

Leadership & Professional
The school builds 21st-century skills, including problem-solving, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, information literacy, and ethical reasoning. Project-based learning fosters investigation, troubleshooting, and sharing ideas. The approach also emphasizes emotional literacy and self-management to engage with others and the world around them.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness are supported through enrichment programs such as Soccer and Gymnastics. Aftercare and enrichment help maintain a balanced daily routine. Emotional literacy and well-being are integrated into the educational approach.
Languages

Language Provision
English, French, and Spanish are taught. Spanish is a foundational language, not a second language, and lives in classrooms, hallways, and conversations within a living Spanish-speaking community. The program is built for heritage speakers and new learners and aims for bilingual and trilingual fluency with native-speaking Spanish educators.

Bilingual Teaching
Full immersion bilingual environments are used in French/English or Spanish/English. Pre-school students learn French & English or Spanish & English depending on the chosen track. Starting in 5K/Kindergarten, students learn all three languages (French/Spanish/English) concurrently. By the 5th grade, students have near-fluency in all three languages.

Immersion Programs
French and Spanish immersion programs are offered for children aged 18 months through 5th Grade. In preschool, students follow a French/English or Spanish/English track; in 5K/Kindergarten, all three languages are taught concurrently. Each student has a teacher for each language they are learning.
Admissions

Admissions
The Da Vinci International School accepts applications online via the Apply OnlineRenWeb portal. It serves children aged 18 months through 5th Grade. The campus is located at 4100 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. School hours are 7:40 AM to 6:00 PM, with sessions running from early August to late May; Summer Camp programs are available. Tours can be scheduled by selecting Book Your Tour Now! on the site.
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