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Milwaukee French Immersion School serves K4–5th Grade and is located at 2360 N. 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210. The school day runs from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program conducts instruction primarily in French to develop bilingual students and a globally minded community. A redeveloped schoolyard is planned for 2026. The program is recognized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (LabelFrancÉducation) for the quality of its language program.
MFIS provides after-school opportunities alongside its academic program. Students explore the diverse cultures of the Francophone world through these opportunities, deepening their connection to French as a second language. The programs foster bilingual proficiency and cultural awareness, helping shape students' identities as global citizens. Family involvement is a valued part of the MFIS community.
Milwaukee French Immersion School (MFIS) is a public elementary school within Milwaukee Public Schools serving students in K4 through fifth grade. The program uses French as the primary language of instruction, with English taught to achieve bilingual proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The American curriculum is delivered with technology integrated in every classroom, and students read, write, and speak in both languages. The school day runs from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2360 N. 52nd Street. MFIS emphasizes global citizenship and intercultural competence through its United Nations Schools of International Learning program for older students, and many graduates continue in middle and high school at Milwaukee School of Languages. Founded in 1978 and housed in its building since 2004, MFIS is recognized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs with LabelFrancÉducation. The Milwaukee French Immersion Foundation supports language programs and community involvement, including Camp MFIS after school.
