
The Portland French School is an international bilingual school offering a French language immersion program in a nurturing and culturally diverse learning environment. Founded in 1989, the Portland French School (PFS) also known as the French American School of the Pacific Northwest is a non-profit, independent, educational corporation recognized under section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. PFS is administered by a Board of Directors which oversees the policies and finances of the school.
The Portland French School offers a strong multilingual education in a nurturing and culturally diverse environment that promotes academic excellence, life-long learning and global citizenship.
Featuring what we feel to be the best of the French and American educational systems, our approach combines a warm classroom environment with individual attention to ensure success in our school and beyond. Our goal is to help children fully develop their intellectual, creative, and social potential while preparing them to continue their studies in French, English, or bi-lingual institutions.