Support French International
Thank you for your interest in supporting French International School of Oregon!
Our development team will help you navigate the many opportunities to support the school, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or friend. Our door is always open and we encourage you to drop by with questions, ideas, or just to say hello.
Like most independent schools, French International relies on financial and volunteer support from our community to support day-to-day operations, as well as larger strategic initiatives, enabling our school to continue moving boldly forward in our mission. Contributions of time, treasure, and talent from our parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends help to make French International extraordinary. We encourage each of our families to make French International one of their top philanthropic priorities.
WHY GIVING MATTERS
French International School of Oregon is Portland’s longest-established language-immersion school and the city’s only IB World School for students in preschool through grade 8. Our school educates students from a global perspective preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.
While we continue to evolve through visionary leadership, your philanthropic support ensures that our students experience the fullest possible range of intellectual, artistic, athletic, technological, and social opportunities.
The generous contributions of our families, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends directly benefits our students and helps our school adapt to the challenges of an increasingly intricate world. We thank you in advance for your support!
MEET THE TEAM
Charlotte Bouaziz
Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving and Engagement
News and Donor Stories
![French International Welcomes Grandparents and Special Friends]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":2048}])
On November 22, more than 500 guests came to French International for Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Grandparents and Special Friends Day allows our extended community to see students in action and celebrate what makes French International such a special place.
![A photo graphic with a family photo of the Fundak family and Nyguen family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1920}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Our community would not be what it is without the support of our volunteers. Get to know Diana Fundak and Lee Nguyen and why they support French International and the Admissions team through volunteering.
![Volunteer Spotlight: Maarit Rowe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729700248/faispdx/xs6thhy8tlqvdq8iqvjf/PXL_20220423_200441500MP.jpg","width":2200}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Our community would not be what it is without the support of our volunteers. Get to know Maarit Rowe and why she supports French International through volunteering.
![French International Celebrates Fête du Vin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728406999/faispdx/guuxpgsjzmcpxkfrjja1/_85A0606.jpg","width":1800}])
On October 5, more than 200 French International community members joined for a night of community and philanthropy at the annual Fête du Vin event.
![Annual Report on Philanthropy 2023-24]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727735090/faispdx/l6txcrqobzwqs8bjkzbi/FrenchInternational_2024AnnualReportonPhilanthropy_final.jpg","width":2100}])
The Annual Report on Philanthropy celebrates the philanthropy and support from the 2023-24 school year.
![Volunteer Spotlight: Jenny Brusselback]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727378774/faispdx/xa66olthocpui0ktkaz2/IMG_5476.jpg","width":2200}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Our community would not be what it is without the support of our volunteers. Get to know our Middle School Parent Partnership Coordinator, Jenny Brusselback, and why she supports French International through volunteering.
![Donor Spotlight: Buddenhagen-Wiesmann Family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":2200}])
At French International, we are proud to have devoted parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents committed to positively shaping our school and enriching the student experience. LaGazette features families who donate to the Annual Fund, give their time with volunteer hours, and why they support French International. This month's donor spotlight is the Buddenhagen-Wiesmann Family.
![The Campaign for French International Raises First Million]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713803399/faispdx/mu9dbg0x8wfwtlpmypfr/DSC_0380.jpg","width":2048}])
The Campaign for French International reached its first major milestone at the end of February, hitting the one million dollars pledged mark. The Campaign for French International will support a complete campus transformation to create a student-centered environment, prepare the school for future growth, and establish a permanent campus.