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The school is an independent, private, French-English bilingual school in Kirkland, Washington, that combines the rigorous French curriculum with Montessori pedagogy. It serves preschool through 5th grade with La Maternelle (ages 3–6), L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9), and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11). La Maternelle emphasizes small class sizes and personalized lessons. Regular school hours are 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The address is 14216 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.
Montessori pedagogy and a rigorous French curriculum underpin the academic program. La Maternelle (ages 3–6) focuses on independence, exploration, socialization, and learning with small class sizes. L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9) uses self-correcting materials to foster focus, and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11) emphasizes mastery of the French language.
Student Life includes an Enrichment Program, a Summer Camp (2026), and Extended Day.
Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School in Kirkland, Washington, offers a Montessori-based program that combines a French curriculum with bilingual instruction in French and English for children ages 3 through 11. The school is organized into three divisions: La Maternelle (ages 3–6), L'Élémentaire (ages 6–9), and La Grande Élémentaire (ages 9–11), with mixed-age classrooms and small class sizes designed to support individualized learning. English instruction amounts to six hours per week, with French immersion and bilingual projects integrated into math and other subjects. The campus emphasizes hands-on Montessori materials, technology-enabled projects, and a project-based approach to language development. Les Lilas is affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF Monde) and is homologated by the French Ministry of Education with AEFE membership. The school operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended hours, and offers an enrichment program and a French-immersion Summer Camp. Address: 14216 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.
