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French American School of Puget Sound - Mercer Island

United States, Seattle

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Facilities Overview

The French American School of Puget Sound operates two campuses: Mercer Island (Preschool, Elementary, Middle School) and Seattle – Capitol Hill (Preschool Campus), with a North Beacon Hill campus planned for the future. The Mercer Island campus is a two-story building with 30 classrooms, a dedicated library, and versatile outdoor spaces. The Seattle – Capitol Hill campus houses a Preschool program in a building at 18th and E. Madison Street with three classrooms, a cozy library corner, an outdoor play space, and an indoor swing gym shared with the Rosen Family Preschool. The North Beacon Hill campus will feature a state-of-the-art facility to serve up to 240 students in grades 4–8, including modern classrooms, an indoor gym, a gathering space, dedicated art and STEM labs, a library, and an outdoor play area.

Sports Facilities

The Athletics Program emphasizes physical wellness and teamwork and competes in leagues such as the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and the Cascade Middle School League (CMSL). Fall sports include Coed Soccer (K–Grade 8), Cross Country (K–Grade 5), and Coed Volleyball (Grade 6–8); Winter sports include Boys Basketball (Grades 5–8), Girls Basketball (Grades 5–8), and Cheer Squad (Grades 5–8); Spring sports include Track & Field (Grades 5–8) and Soccer (Grades 1–5). The Athletics Department also organizes the Cross Scolaire “Fun Run” in the fall, Middle School Ski Trips in the winter, and the Annual Soccer Picnic in the spring. The Seattle Capitol Hill campus features an indoor swing gym used for athletics and Preschool activities.

Academic Facilities

Mercer Island houses 30 classrooms and a dedicated library, with versatile outdoor spaces to support learning from 18 months through Grade 8. The Seattle – Capitol Hill Preschool campus offers three classrooms with a cozy library corner, plus an outdoor play space. A North Beacon Hill campus coming soon will include modern classrooms, an indoor gym, dedicated art and STEM labs, a library, and an outdoor play area. The facilities are designed to support learning across the school's age range and program breadth.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs & Service offers middle school clubs including Magic: The Gathering, Webradio, Math Club, Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Yearbook, Musical Theater, Cooking, and Science Club. Campus Engagement provides leadership opportunities such as peer mediation, cross-grade mentoring, reading buddies, STEAM Fest teaching, and admissions ambassadors. Community Service activities include collecting for Tutu's Pantry, serving at Cherry Street Food Bank (Northwest Harvest), collecting supplies for a teen homeless shelter, collecting DVDs for Seattle Children's Hospital, writing letters to veterans, environmental restoration projects, and visits to elderly residents. These activities connect students with the broader Seattle area through service and collaboration.

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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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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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