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French Immersion School of Washington

Multi-accredited Bilingual School, Preschool to 5th Grade, located in Bellevue, off I-90 exit 13

An Empowering Education

Every day at FISW, we are inspiring curiosity, fostering confidence, and connecting worlds. Our holistic approach combines a structured, challenging, and rigorous curriculum with comprehensive child development, nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional growth. 

Bilingual Excellence for Every Child

At FISW, students grow in an environment that blends academic excellence with a true sense of belonging. Every child is known, supported, and empowered, while immersed in authentic French language and culture.  


Our bilingual and pluricultural educational program blends French and US standards, challenging students to think critically, act with empathy, and grow into their fullest potential


We are proud to graduate confident, bilingual, and compassionate young people who are ready to lead with empathy in a connected world. 

The FISW Difference

At FISW, academic excellence and personal well-being thrive together. Our pluricultural, close-knit community empowers every student to reach high standards, develop independence, and become open-minded citizens of the world. Here’s how we bring our mission to life:

100%

DELF

success rate

14

Students/class

in average

30+

Cultures represented

20

Enrichment classes/week

45%

Students

of color

20%

Of our students receive tuition assistance

What Our Community Says

Mathilde V.

"Ecole géniale ! Des enseignants très à l’écoute, dynamiques, disponibles et toujours à la recherche de solutions pour accompagner au mieux les élèves. Au delà des bienfaits de l’éducation bilingues nous y avons trouvé une communauté formidable et accueillante. Je recommande cette école aussi bien aux français que toute nationalité (une autre richesse: la diversité)"
FISW is accredited by the French Ministry of Education
FISW is accredited by the AEFE
FISW is accredited by the Mission Laique Francaise
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Green School accreditation EFE3D-niveau2
FISW is accredited by the institution Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)
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At French Immersion School of Washington, we foster community, creativity, and confidence.

 

Our mission is to provide students in preschool through 5th grade with an excellent bilingual in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity.

French Immersion School of Washington

4211 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue WA 98008

Phone: (425) 653-3970

Extended Hours: 7:45am - 5:30pm

Regular School Hours: 8am - 3:30pm

General information: info@fisw.org

Admissions questions: admissions@fisw.org

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