French Immersion School Of Washington

My son is in the preschool program at FISW, and I've been really impressed with his progress. He's fluent in both French and English, and we even speak Mandarin with him at home - trilingual at just 4 years old! Thank you, FISW, for creating such a supportive and enriching environment.

Our twin boys have been enrolled at the French Immersion School of Washington for the last 3 years, and we love the community - very diverse and grounded. As a family, although we aren't native French speakers, our kids learned the language so quickly. It's an excellent bilingual immersion school, which offers a strong academic curriculum in both French and English in an experiential learning approach via projects related to art, science, mathematics, sports, history, etc... throughout the year, field trips, outside authors visiting to talk to students, along with exchange opportunities with schools in France. French Immersion School of Washington is one of the most diverse schools in the greater Seattle area. I would strongly recommend the school for families who are considering a bilingual immersion program in the Greater Seattle area.

Our daughter is currently in 1st grade, and we couldn't be happier with her experience. The school truly feels like a family, and the teachers are absolutely wonderful - they genuinely care about the children's growth and well-being. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a strong academic program combined with a warm environment that supports both emotional and bilingual development.

I've been a parent at this school for about 2 years now. I can say a lot of great things about this school, but the most important thing to note is seeing how happy my child is in this school. Ok - quick background. My daughter is a nice child, but as any other child, she can be a little willful (so to say) at times. To that extent, we have had a few teacher conversations in the previous school. Since we moved to this school, she has been much happier and there have been zero problems! Perhaps it could be attributed to the fact that she's older now or that the students here are different and nicer. That said, I'd like to believe that it's because of the teachers in this school and the environment that this school strives to create It's a very inclusive and down-to-earth environment. The headmaster knows all kids by name! Yes, by name (and who are the parents of each student?). And all within the first few months of attending school. You can imagine the relationship between the students, parents, and the classroom teachers then. My daughter loves her classroom teacher so much - sometimes I wonder if she's preferred over me. LOL And how about education, you may ask? It's perfect. My daughter learns how to read within months. From barely anything to fully reading in English and French within months. And most importantly, she enjoys learning, reading, and caring for her friends and the environment. It's the mindset that this school tries to impart to the kids that resonates to me the most Ah yes, almost forgot - it's a French school, so it's definitely great for parents who are seeking bilingual French and English fluency in their children. That said, regardless of this fact, this is an awesome all in all [comparing to other French schools or just regular public/private schools]

We're a trilingual family. When we moved from California to Washington state, we were looking for a French school for our two kids, as the French school system is disciplined and rigorous. What differentiates this school from other bilingual schools or public schools? (1) The caliber of the teachers and staff. We were impressed with how well the school was run, the caliber, passion, and flexibility of teachers. (2) Small class with attentive teachers. Over the course of the last 6 years, FISW has helped to raise our kids to be open-minded, kind, inquisitive, adaptable, and curious about the world. Students are simulated to learn through observation, inquiry, exploration, play, and creation vs. pure memorization. The school also has many events and activities to bring the parents and community together. This is the best choice we've made.

FISW' combines the rigor of French National Education with Washington State standards to create an unparalleled bilingual foundation. There are currently 12 students in my son's class, so the school ensures deep language immersion. Our son's rapid progress in both languages-and his excitement for French songs, stories, and holidays-speaks volumes about the quality of instruction. The native-French teaching team and standout English instruction from Mrs. Rosalie make every lesson engaging. We really recommend FISW to any family seeking a rich bilingual experience.

6 years and 2 children enrolled. What differentiate this school from other bilingual schools or public schools? The caliber of the teachers and staff. We were impressed with how well the school were run, the caliber, passion, and flexibility of teachers. FISW helps to raise our kids to be open-minded, kind, inquisitive, adaptable, and curious about the world, students are simulated to learn through observation, inquiry, exploration, play and creation, vs pure memorization. The school also has many events and activities to bring the parents and community together. We're grateful to be part of it.

We love everything about FISW. It's the ideal French immersion school in Washington state. From the school staff to the teachers, everyone is incredibly friendly and supportive. The school is meticulously organized, and the communication between parents and teachers is excellent. The educational quality provided by FISW is high, far surpassing that of a public school in a well-regarded district. Moreover, it aligns perfectly with the French educational system, which we are very happy about.

We've been at FISW for 4 years now and we're more than happy with the school. The bilingual curriculum really taught a lot to our kids both in terms of education and culture! The teachers manage to adapt to every child despite all the different level in the class (level in English, French and also different cultures). The new director really brought dynamism in the school and is always working on a new way to prepare our kids to today's world. The school really has a family & open-minded spirit that we really like and we've always felt part of the journey. Most of all it's a pleasure to see our kids leaving for school every morning with a big smile and learning new things every day while developing great character.

This is our second year at FISW, and we are very happy with our choice. We moved here from France and the school really helped us to have a smooth transition. When asked what they like the most in the US, the children answer: our school!

FISW is an amazing school that lives its mission every day! I have both a current 4th grader at FISW who started at 3 years old and a FISW graduate who started at 5 years old. My FISW alumnus is succeeding at middle school because of the foundation that FISW gave him! The structure of the French education system, the nurturing, children centric culture of the FISW teachers, staff and administrators and the multicultural population of the students results in an amazing educational environment for our children. Oh, and having multilingual children is also a great bonus! We speak Spanish at home. Because of the formal French education, my older son was able to test into an advanced Spanish program at his middle school - in addition to continuing his French.FISW is a great education investment in your children`s future! It will be the best return on your investments you will even obtain!

This is our 6th year at FISW and we love the school! Our two girls are thriving both educationally and socially. My second grader reads chapter books in both English and French. They do afterschool activities such as martial arts, sewing, theater and ballet. The small class sizes allow the kids to get individual attention and really bond with their teachers. We are so grateful for the wonderful community we have found there and highly recommend it for other families.

It has been such a privilege to be part of the FISW community. Our children started at the school just before they turned 3 and we had no idea of the breadth of advantages it would give them. We were initially attracted by the European/French education both the content and the language. Of course, they now speak French, but more than that they have an innate understanding of the language that enables them to develop their language further whenever they spend time with other French speakers. The education they received at FISW is so broad, not just ticking boxes for the curriculum, but delving deeper into topics that excite the children and making connections between the approaches and content in the WA state curriculum and the French curriculum. Over the past few years in particular, the French and English teachers have spent a lot of time working together to ensure that the two curriculums and languages are integrated. This really does give the children a deeper understanding of both the technical side and the content. My children are lucky to be developing their understanding of the world from so many perspectives. The progression in developing each child over their time at the school is impressive and it makes me so happy to see this continue beyond FISW FISW students take responsibility for their own education, pride in their work and want to be successful. My son was ready and excited for the transition to 6th grade, going with a core group of friends from FISW into the bigger world of middle school. He is comfortable in himself, confident in his new environment, and of course loves to return to FISW for after school conversation classes to continue developing his language and connecting with great friends and teachers. In addition, the French Bilingual Association`s before-school program from 6th grade is tailored to graduates of FISW, enabling our son to continue the development of his French language and education we couldn`t ask for more!

Sending my kids to the French Immersion School of Washington is one of the best choices I have ever made for them. I have four children, all very different from each other in their learning styles and personalities, and each of them has excelled in both languages and they all absolutely love going to school each day. Every decision the school makes is about what is best for the children. The majority of my kids have class sizes of 13-14 kids in each class annually. The French teachers are hired from France and we have never had a teacher that is anything less than amazing and devoted. The teachers LOVE their jobs and the kids in their classes, which makes the learning environment positive.From age 2 1/2, it is absolutely a great learning environment. Kids are taught things like independence and respect and accountability from the very beginning. By being accredited by the French government, WA state, Independent Schools, etc. their academic curriculum is well beyond anything I have ever seen, and yet... the kids love to learn because the school is focused on that love for learning.As part of the school program, the kids have things like swimming lessons, field trips and even a trip to France in 5th grade! All of my kids literally beg me to stay for the after-school program activities each day. What kids ask for more school after being at school all day?? Only at FISW....