The Benefits of Bilingualism
The French American School of Puget Sound is the only bilingual school in Washington State that offers a comprehensive education from TYPK (students who are 18 months old) to Grade 8. FASPS excels in preparing students to succeed in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
We offer a rigorous harmonized bilingual curriculum that integrates both French and American educational standards, ensuring students achieve high proficiency in both languages. The school's immersive approach, with instruction in French and English from an early age, allows students to naturally develop language skills in a real-world context.
Beyond language, FASPS emphasizes cultural competency through a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Students participate in various cultural activities, fostering a sense of global citizenship. This comprehensive education equips students with the linguistic skills, cultural awareness, and confidence needed to excel in a diverse and globalized society.
The French American School of Puget Sound is the only bilingual school in Washington State that offers a comprehensive education from TYPK (students who are 18 months old) to Grade 8. FASPS excels in preparing students to succeed in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
We offer a rigorous harmonized bilingual curriculum that integrates both French and American educational standards, ensuring students achieve high proficiency in both languages. The school's immersive approach, with instruction in French and English from an early age, allows students to naturally develop language skills in a real-world context.
Beyond language, FASPS emphasizes cultural competency through a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Students participate in various cultural activities, fostering a sense of global citizenship. This comprehensive education equips students with the linguistic skills, cultural awareness, and confidence needed to excel in a diverse and globalized society.
FASPS parent Aurelie McKinstry wrote a fabulous article about her experience with bilingual education as a parent at FASPS (click here).
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Bilingual Education and America's Future: Evidence and Pathways
Authors: Lorna Porter, Manuel Vazquez Cano and Ilana Umansky, Foreword by Patricia Gándara
Date Published: June 15, 2023
This paper looks at the next 25 years of education and policy making regarding students classified as English learners (EL). Given the strong research evidence on the benefits of bilingual education and need to address barriers to opportunity experienced by English learners, this paper strengthens the case for federal, state and local education policy and action that looks toward the implementation of bilingual education as the standard service--rather than exception--for EL-classified students.
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FASPS
MERCER ISLAND (Main Campus)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
info@fasps.org
SEATTLE-CAPITOL HILL (Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
SEATTLE-CAPITOL HILL (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.
