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French American School of Puget Sound - Mercer Island

United States, Seattle

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school has middle school clubs that support academic enrichment. Math Club and Science Club promote STEM inquiry and collaboration. Webradio develops digital literacy and communication skills. Yearbook Club and Musical Theater Club also strengthen analytical thinking and teamwork.

Arts and Creative

The school has arts and creative clubs including Musical Theater Club and Cooking Club, which provide opportunities to perform, create, and collaborate. Yearbook Club documents school life and designs layouts, supporting visual storytelling. These activities foster creativity, collaboration, and project-based work.

Social and Hobbies

The school has clubs that support social interests and hobbies, including Magic: The Gathering, Webradio, Cooking Club, Yearbook, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA). The GSA Club offers a space for dialogue and peer support. These clubs promote friendship, creativity, and practical problem-solving outside the classroom.

Community and Service

The school has community service opportunities that empower students to volunteer beyond the school. Students collect for Tutu's Pantry, serve at Cherry Street Food Bank, collect supplies for a teen homeless shelter, and collect DVDs for Seattle Children's Hospital. They also write letters to veterans, participate in environmental restoration at local parks and beaches, and visit elderly residents in retirement communities.

Leadership and Professional

The school has leadership opportunities on campus, including peer mediation, cross-grade mentoring, and reading buddies. They also participate in STEAM Fest teaching and serve as admissions ambassadors. These roles foster leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

All middle school students have the opportunity to participate in after-school athletics in Fall, Winter, and Spring (Soccer, Cross Country; Basketball, Volleyball; Track & Field). After-school options include clubs, bilingual study workshops, and indoor/outdoor activities that support wellbeing. Athletics foster physical health, teamwork, and resilience.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees $0 - 43,850
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 445
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
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French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) serves students from 18 months through Grade 8 across two campuses and a future North Beacon Hill campus opening in 2026–2027. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the French national framework with American practices, delivered through bilingual instruction in French and English. From preschool through middle school, students follow France's cycles while participating in MAP assessments in math, reading, and language usage. The school holds affiliation with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française, is a member of AFSA, and participates in NAIS and NWAIS networks, with accreditation from the French Ministry of Education and NWAIS. Facilities include Mercer Island's 30 classrooms and a library, Capitol Hill's Preschool Campus, and a planned North Beacon Hill home with arts, STEM labs, and gym spaces. Athletics compete in CYO and CMSL; middle school clubs include Math Club, Science Club, and Musical Theater for families worldwide.

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Past Events

Bebe and me -- Mercer Island
Bebe and me -- Mercer Island
Parents and caretakers and their babies and toddlers are invited to join us for an introduction to F...
Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 12:00 GMT-4 Mercer Island Campus, Mercer Island, WA
Bebe and me -- Mercer Island
Bebe and me -- Mercer Island
Parents and caretakers and their babies and toddlers are invited to join us for an introduction to F...
Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 12:00 GMT-4 Mercer Island Campus, Mercer Island, WA

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