French International School of Oregon

Portland, Oregon. The school is located on a 15-acre campus in Portland. The address is 8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland, OR 97229.

Maternelle (TPS-K); Lower School (1st-5th); Middle School (6th-8th). Preschool through 8th grade.

Independent school

40 countries represented; 50 languages spoken.

AEFE and Mission Laïque Française (France-based affiliations).

The school uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework for its curriculum in a language-immersion setting, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP); the school is the only IB-authorized provider in Portland for preschool through eighth grade.

DELF/DALF exams are offered; the exams are administered on site, with results emailed about six weeks after the exam and diplomas arriving several months later.

Graduates have progressed to universities including Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, American University, University of Chicago, Oregon State University, University of Portland, University of Oregon, Occidental College, and Gonzaga University.

Application deadline for priority consideration is February 1 each year; applications are accepted on a rolling basis after that date. Begin in the Admissions Portal by providing general background information, completing the appropriate questionnaire(s), uploading a family photo, and paying the $100 application fee. Required forms include online teacher recommendations (one recommendation for Maternelle and Lower School; Middle School requires recommendations for math, English, and Advanced Language if applicable). Student records for the current and previous year must be sent to the Office of Admissions. For Maternelle and Lower School, an Admissions Meeting is scheduled after submission; Middle School applicants spend a full day on campus shadowing; a virtual day is possible for international/out-of-state applicants. Admissions decisions for files completed by February 1 are made in March and April and sent electronically; applications received after February 1 are offered on a space-available basis. The Admissions Committee reviews completed files to determine offers.

Immersion Student Scholarship (ISS) provides $5,000 per year merit-based for one incoming sixth-grade student who has attended language-immersion programs in the local area; eligible languages include French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish; the ISS is extended each year through eighth grade with no re-application required, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing. School-based financial aid is available to families who qualify and is determined through Clarity; more than 20% of students receive aid. To apply for financial aid, families submit a Clarity application with required tax documents and a $60 fee; deadlines include December 15, 2025 for re-enrollment and February 1, 2026 for fall 2026-27 admission. Award considerations include financial resources, ability to pay, immersion commitment, cultural diversity, enrollment type, and adherence to deadlines. French citizens may also apply for bourses scolaires through the French government when eligible.

There is a waiting list when there are more qualified applicants than openings; it is unranked. If openings occur, the Admissions Committee decides which applicant(s) will be offered a spot based on the class profile and the needs and qualifications of the applicant.