Welcome To The French American School of Puget Sound
THE LEADER IN HARMONIZED BILINGUAL EDUCATION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) prepares students to thrive in a multicultural world by fostering global citizenship through a rigorous bilingual program. FASPS seamlessly integrates bilingualism across subjects like math, science, and history, allowing students to think, learn, and innovate in both French and English while benefiting from the cognitive advantages of a dual-language education.
The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) prepares students to thrive in a multicultural world by fostering global citizenship through a rigorous bilingual program. FASPS seamlessly integrates bilingualism across subjects like math, science, and history, allowing students to think, learn, and innovate in both French and English while benefiting from the cognitive advantages of a dual-language education.
With a diverse student body representing more than 60 countries, FASPS is a vibrant international community that celebrates cultural richness and global perspectives. Accredited by both the French Ministry of Education and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), the school introduces bilingual learning as early as 18 months, setting the foundation for strong cognitive development and long-term academic success.
At the heart of FASPS is an exceptional and diverse faculty, committed to excellence and continuous professional growth. Through a dynamic, research-based approach to bilingual education, FASPS has established itself as a leader in harmonized bilingual learning in the Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest.
FASPS hasn’t moved—we’ve grown! Our beloved bilingual preschool is now available at a second campus in Capitol Hill, offering the same immersive French program that families know and love from our original Mercer Island location. At FASPS Capitol Hill, children don’t just learn French—they live it! Our program nurtures cognitive development, strengthens problem-solving skills, and builds a global perspective in a warm, supportive environment.
Set your child on the path to lifelong learning and success. Spots are limited—click here to learn more about our newest location!
Set your child on the path to lifelong learning and success. Spots are limited—click here to learn more about our newest location!
MISSION: What We Do
We challenge students to excel academically and thrive in French, American, and international cultures.
We challenge students to excel academically and thrive in French, American, and international cultures.
VISION: Why We Do It
To inspire the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world.
To inspire the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world.
CORE VALUES: Ideas We Live By
Excellence · Integrity · Cultural Agility · Community
Excellence · Integrity · Cultural Agility · Community
FASPS
MERCER ISLAND
(Preschool, Elementary, Middle School)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
(Preschool, Elementary, Middle School)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
SEATTLE – CAPITOL HILL
(Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
(Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
With two campuses, our main campus on Mercer Island and our new preschool campus in the vibrant Capitol Hill area of Seattle, the French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is a private, bilingual school for children age 18 months (tiny young pre-kindergarten) through grade 8. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, arts and technology curriculum, social and emotional learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
