French International School of Oregon
About
French International School of Oregon
Established in 1979 on a leafy campus in Northwest Portland, the French International School of Oregon is the city's oldest language immersion school. Its Lower School immerses children from age 2.5 in French alongside English, with German, Spanish and Mandarin added through the middle-school years.
Kids Language Immersion Programs
French immersion from toddlerhood, broadening to more languages later. Programs include:
- French immersion from age 2.5 through elementary
- Middle-school tracks in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin
- International curriculum for continuing and new language learners
What's Included
- Native and fluent French-speaking teachers
- International Baccalaureate framework
- Immersion beginning in the preschool years
Experience
Students build deep French fluency from a young age and can branch into additional languages as they grow. Best suited to families seeking Portland's longest-running, full immersion path from preschool through middle school.