A Presence in Portland and the World
We will make French International a leader for international and multilingual studies, culture, and events in the region.
We Will
- Host internationally focused speakers and experts at the school to enhance our programmatic and community experiences.
- Establish institutional relationships that create and bolster opportunities for the French International community to engage in sharing, volunteering, and learning in the broader community beyond our school.
- Develop and showcase the unique expertise of our students, faculty, staff, and leadership to the local, national, and global community.
A Presence in Portland and the World News and Updates
![Middle School Welcomes Visitors from Chile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733153936/faispdx/s30haoliwuhgamshbzzs/IMG_7379.jpg","width":2016}])
For two weeks in November, French International welcomed students and faculty from the Greenhouse School in Temuco, Chile. French International students and families welcomed the 18 students and two teachers were welcomed into our community.
![French International Hosts Students and Teachers from Germany]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730306300/faispdx/txanbkk3qv2gwb5bfazi/IMG_8558.jpg","width":2200}])
From October 4 through the 16, French International Middle School had 15 students and two teachers visiting from Pfullingen, Germany. The students stayed with French International host families who showed them around Portland.
![Third Graders Welcome International Visitor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727715540/faispdx/vptfm9eqynj3sjlaojlw/DSC_0143.jpg","width":2048}])
French International third graders got a visit from Clarisse, a French student who is traveling North America in a van. They learned about her adventures and how our stories make us special.
![Eighth-Grade Students Travel the World on International Trips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717190411/faispdx/cv7jm0w98rmsbol6itbv/JPBS0125.jpg","width":2200}])
For two weeks in May, eighth graders participated in their global experiences, seeing the world on their international trips. This year’s trip destinations were Chile, China, France, Germany, and Spain.
![Fifth Grade Travels to France]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717095018/faispdx/xgd8hoo0whokuoy8h5ib/France-2.jpg","width":1920}])
For two weeks in May, fifth graders traveled to Strasbourg, France. The France trip is a culmination of the Maternelle and Lower School experience giving students the opportunity to explore the world and practice the skills they've acquired during their time at French International.