At North Seattle French School, we believe in the power of bilingual education to shape confident, creative students prepared for the future.
Every spring, North Seattle French School 5th graders take on an impressive challenge: the DELF exam (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française), an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education. This internationally recognized certification marks a major milestone in their bilingual journey, and they all pass it with flying colors. What is the DELF?
The DELF: a Remarkable Achievement for Our Students. Read More »
At North Seattle French School, one of the most cherished traditions among our students is the Study Buddy program—a simple yet powerful initiative that brings together older and younger students to learn from and support one another. More than just an academic partnership, it’s a relationship-building experience that fosters confidence, leadership, and a sense of
Building Connections: How Our Study Buddy Program Strengthens the NSFS Community Read More »
North Seattle French School’s students had the extraordinary opportunity to meet Yanni Gourde, a key player for the Seattle Kraken and a proud francophone from Quebec. Yanni Gourde took time to interact with our students, sharing stories about his hockey career and answering their eager questions in both French and English. As a bilingual and
Dear NSFS Community, We are thrilled to announce that North Seattle French School has officially received the accreditation for cycles 2 and 3 (from 1st to 5th grades) from the French Ministry of Education! Receiving this accreditation, in addition to the NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) Candidacy status that we received earlier this year, is the recognition
Accreditation by the French Ministry of Education Read More »
Graphic practice is a key component of the French curriculum in preschool and kindergarten. This approach to early childhood education emphasizes the importance of developing children’s motor skills and creativity through various forms of artistic expression. It also develops their visual-spatial awareness, self-regulatory skills and their attention to details. By engaging in graphic practice, children learn
The Lifelong Benefits of Graphic Practice in French Maternelle Read More »
English 
Français