A French-American MULTIlingual Education for a Global Future
The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading French-English bilingual independent schools, serving children from 18 months through Grade 8 on Mercer Island and in Seattle. Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and NWAIS, FASPS has helped students develop academic excellence, bilingual fluency, cultural agility, and the confidence to thrive in an interconnected world since 1995.
A New Chapter for FASPS
Multiple Languages. Different Perspectives. Deeper Thinkers.
FASPS is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Building on more than 30 years of multilingual and international education, IB candidacy represents an exciting next step in the evolution of our school. The IB builds on our core foundation to strengthen inquiry, reflection, interdisciplinary learning, and the ability to understand the world from different perspectives.
Students gain confidence, curiosity, and the agility to thrive in an ever-changing world
Bilingual advantage
Academic excellence
Small classes
Global perspective
Caring community
Future-ready students
Serving ages 18 months through Grade 8 in the Seattle area
At FASPS, children become confident learners, compassionate leaders, and globally minded citizens through an exceptional, harmonized bilingual education.
A Personalized Journey from Preschool to Middle School
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Preschool & Kindergarten
Sparks a joyful beginning where language and confidence grow naturally.
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Elementary School
Strong academic foundations with close teacher support.
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Middle School
Leadership, challenge, global experiences, preparation for future success.
FASPS AT A GLANCE
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400+
Students from 18 months to Grade 8
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7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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60+
Nationalities Represented
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22%
Students Receiving Tuition Assistance
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38%
Students with a French-speaking Parent
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2
Convenient Locations
FASPS Graduates become:
Confident communicators
Critical thinkers
Globally minded citizens
Independent learners
Compassionate leaders
Alumni Testimonials
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“I really feel like people have my back at this school… I’ll never be able to thank the school enough for what they’ve poured into me and helped me achieve in my life.”
– Madeleine Mousseau (Class of 2013)
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“I built such a strong community here that I was devastated to leave… but I realized those connections stay with you. It goes beyond just the place.”
– Quincy Souquet (Class of 2023)
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“We always had this running joke in my class — ‘FASPS forever.’ It started as a joke, but somewhere along the way it became true.”
- Nour Khalifa (Class of 2021)
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The bilingual education I got at FASPS has given me a diverse approach to learning, which extended through my high school and college experiences.
Elena Zytnicki (Class of 2015)
