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Preschool & Kindergarten

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Cultivating Excellence Through Bilingual Education

Our Maternelle is a unique bilingual immersion environment beginning at 18 months of age. As younger children have a distinct capacity to learn another language, we watch our students go from zero French to age-appropriate ability by the end of Kindergarten. Upon entering the Lower School, our students are communicating, understanding, and responding in French.

At FASPS, we blend the high standards of the French educational model with the best practices of the US education system to set children up for success. We believe that early childhood is a magical time for discovery, growth, and joy.

OUR APPROACH

Language Fluency

Early language(s) skills foster communication, literacy, and cognitive abilities essential for lifelong learning. Our Immersive bilingual program builds strong communication skills and cognitive flexibility, opening doors to endless possibilities.

Family Partnership

We cherish our close collaboration with families, working together to create a cohesive and supportive environment both at home and in school. This partnership is crucial as it reinforces the learning and development happening at school.

Caring and Qualified Teachers

Our educators are not just highly qualified; they are deeply committed to the well-being and growth of each child. Their warmth, dedication, and expertise create an environment where children feel loved and supported every day.

Whole-Child Focus

We celebrate and support every aspect of your child's development—socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

Self-Regulation & Executive Function

Through playful learning, we help children build life skills like self-regulation, focus, and resilience.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing in Preschool

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The Benefits Of A Bilingual Education

We recognize the unique benefits of bilingualism in children's cognitive development.

Bilingual individuals constantly switch between languages, which requires them to inhibit one language while using another. This constant practice of switching and inhibiting enhances their executive function skills, particularly in areas like flexible thinking, problem-solving, working memory, and inhibitory control.

This dual-language journey helps children develop better self-control and adaptability, crucial for managing emotions and complex tasks. This experience not only broadens their cognitive abilities but also boosts their confidence and communication skills, providing a solid foundation in both academic and social skills.

FASPS has two preschool campuses, one in Mercer Island and one in Seattle - Capitol Hill, to create a nurturing and immersive environment where young learners thrive academically, socially, and linguistically. By starting their bilingual journey early, children develop strong foundations for future success, opening doors to global opportunities and a brighter, more connected future.