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Celebrating French Language and Francophone Cultures at the French Fest

Every year, North Seattle French School is proud to be an active participant of the French Fest at the Seattle Center, organized by France Education Northwest. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate French language and francophone cultures. One of the highlights of the day? Students’ performances from the four French bilingual schools! Our students […]

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Study Buddy Program at NSFS

Building Connections: How Our Study Buddy Program Strengthens the NSFS Community

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

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Moving to Seattle with Children blog post

Moving to Seattle with Children: A Guide for French-Speaking Families

Relocating to a new city is an exciting adventure, but can be stressful when you have young children. If you’re moving to Seattle from another country, this guide will help you navigate key aspects of settling in—education, housing, finances, and building a community. Why Seattle is a Great Place for Families Seattle offers family-friendly neighborhoods,

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Kraken Yanni Gourde Visit at NSFS

North Seattle French School Welcomes Seattle Kraken Player Yanni Gourde for an Inspiring Visit

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

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FRENCH ACCREDITATION

Accreditation by the French Ministry of Education

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

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Graphic Practice Maternelle

The Lifelong Benefits of Graphic Practice in French Maternelle

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

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