The French American International School (FAIS) is preschool through grade eight independent school with an internationally-focused curriculum and a culturally diverse community. Our preschool through grade five is full French immersion, meaning that students are taught in French and learn the language as if they were native speakers; the Gilkey International Middle School includes a French immersion option as well as an option for students who have not yet studied a foreign language. All middle school students choose to study French, Spanish, German, or Mandarin Chinese.
Founded in 1979, FAIS is Portland's oldest language immersion school and the only school in the Portland area fully accredited by both the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools and the French Ministry of National Education. Located on 14 acres in northwest Portland, our campus features a nature trail and outdoor classrooms, a multicultural library, music studio, well-equipped computer and science labs, two gymnasiums, and an arts and cultural center.
We offer campus tours throughout the school year: email admissions@faispdx.org or call (503) 292-7776.
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