2026-2027 School Year Calendar

Eric C. Franzen is an educational leader and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in online education, bilingual instruction, and international school leadership. He is the Co-founder and Director of Ideal School, the world’s only two-way dual language immersion online school.
He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Seattle Pacific University and an undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Washington. Eric is widely recognized for his expertise in designing and leading high-quality online dual-language programs that serve students around the world.