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French and English are the languages of instruction. An immersive bilingual program begins at 18 months, and many students develop age-appropriate fluency in French by the end of Kindergarten. The program supports dual-language proficiency across core subjects, with FAST providing structured pathways toward full bilingual participation. Students learn across subjects such as math, science, and history in both languages.
The school offers a bilingual program in French and English for students from 18 months through Grade 8. Bilingual learning is integrated across subjects such as math, science, and history, enabling students to think and learn in both languages. The program blends the French national education framework with US practices to support bilingual development and global citizenship. Students develop age-appropriate fluency in both languages across the curriculum.
FAST Track (French Accelerated Scholars Track) is a program for students with little or no prior French who join the bilingual system. It provides intensive, personalized language acquisition in two phases, with initial focus on oral comprehension, foundational literacy, and academic vocabulary in French while students continue English coursework; later phases bring more regular French classes with ongoing support. By the end of the program, students become confident bilingual learners who participate fully in the French-American curriculum. Preschool and Kindergarten offer an immersive bilingual environment beginning at 18 months, with many students developing fluency in French and English by Kindergarten.
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.
