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Immersion – so much more than learning a language
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.
What is IB, and how does it help my child?
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.
New this year: early preschool for 2½ year olds!
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.
Who we are
Early Childhood
Maternelle: TPS - K
- French Immersion
- IB, Play-Based Inquiry
- TPS: Preschool for 2½-Year-Olds
- Half- and Full-Day Options (TPS - PK)
Lower School
TPS-5th Grade
- French Immersion
- French Curriculum
- IB Primary Years Programme
- Native-Speaking Teachers
Middle School
6th-8th Grade
- Immersion in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
- English-Focused Track with Beginning Language
- One Curriculum, Delivered in Five Languages
- IB Middle Years Programme
Guiding Principles
Our Promise to Your Family
- Develop Global Citizens
- Foster Multi-Language Ability
- Shape Active Learners
- Deliver Academic Excellence
FAIS at-a-Glance
9:1
student : teacher ratio
Founded in 1979
most established language immersion school in Portland
1
Only IB school in Portland for preschool - 8th grade
15 acres
for our students to learn on, explore, and so much more!
News & Events
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The opportunity to see the Normandy History museum and Omaha Beach does not come often, or maybe ever...
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The FAIS community gathered this morning to celebrate our 5th grade students' journey from Maternelle to Middle School. Thank you to the parent volunteers for all of the time and creativity that went into making this such a beautiful and memorable experience!
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Our next Head of School, Scott Hardister, will be joining our 5th graders for the second week of their trip to France (his first!).
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Last Thursday, our annual All-Alumni Reunion gathered more than 50 alumni, from class years 2009 to 2019.