Critical thinking. Open-mindedness. Collaboration. Beyond the academic benefits, language immersion builds a foundation of lifelong skills to understand other cultures and navigate the world around us.
International Baccalaureate is a worldwide network of schools, committed to creating a better and more peaceful world by developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. FAIS is proud to be the only IB school in Portland for preschool-8th grade.
Looking for a play-based introduction to the structure of preschool? Designed specifically for our youngest learners, Toute Petite Section teaches how things work, playing in a group, and the concept of guided inquiry.
Looking for the right preschool, prekindergarten, or kindergarten? Join us for an inside look at our French immersion/IB program, a tour of campus, and a Q&A session with current parents and staff.
Maternelle: TPS - K
TPS-5th Grade
6th-8th Grade
Our Promise to Your Family
student : teacher ratio
most established language immersion school in Portland
Only IB school in Portland for preschool - 8th grade
for our students to learn on, explore, and so much more!
Registration for FAIS Extracurricular Programs (PM Classes and Athletics) will open on Monday, August 19 at 6 PM.
Help finish the progress made on the FAIS Forest Nature Play Space. The goal is to have this outdoor play space ready for Maternelle students by the time school starts.
All FAIS parents and legal guardians with students enrolled for next school year should complete the Student Information / Authorization Form by Friday, June 7. Only one person per family should complete the form.
FAIS lower school yearbooks for the 2018-2019 are now on sale, $45 each. These yearbooks are printed in the fall of 2019 in order to include the full year of activities.
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