Guide to Puget Sound Independent Schools September 2019 Issue

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Preschool

Elementary school

French Immersion School of Washington Address: 4211 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 Website: www.fisw.org Phone: (425) 653-3970 Email: admissions@fisw.org Serving grades: Preschool (age 2 ½) through 5th grade

About our school: The French Immersion School of Washington offers students ages 2½ through 5th grade an excellent bilingual education in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity. FISW students benefit from an inquiry-based, bilingual, and multicultural education. The value of the innovative and dynamic curriculum goes well beyond learning languages.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Passionate, caring teachers create a welcoming environment where students love to learn

• Bilingual immersion model. Students spend 70% of learning time in French and develop a strong foundation in both languages

• Curriculum developed around students’ natural curiosity. Students discover, explore, question in-depth, seek answers and solve problems • Field trips, hands-on exploration, sports from swimming to sailing, 5th grade trip to France

• Vibrant, multicultural environment. Students’ bilingual and bicultural experiences make them naturally open to new perspectives and ideas • Active, inquiry-based curriculum develops children’s love of learning

Visit an open house! November 8, December 7, January 9 & February 7 Weekly tours Tuesdays at 9 am and by appointment 12

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