The best education I could ever hope for my child - bilingual, international in perspective, high expectations and dedication to each child's success.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Its such a great school! It really helps you learn about the world and diffrent cultures!
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Posted by a student on 08/29/09
As a 'lifer'(K-11 going to be a Senior next year) at the French American Intl. School, I really couldn't have been more grateful for being able to recieve such an excellent education. Although the academics are very rigerous and challenging, critical thinking and international awareness is an important
... Read more part of the education. Through this fabulous school, I have been able to travel around the world experiencing and learning about many different cultures and their peoples. Aside from the exquisite international travel the school offers and the rigerous academics, I'm happy to say that the school truly is a second home to me, and has opened doors to my future, making me grow as a student, individual and has formed a well rounded intelligent human being ready to go out into the world and succeed. I would highly recommend this school to anyone, looking for an outstanding, challenging international education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
With two children at FAIS for a few years , we can only recommend this wonderful school. The LS Principal is new and we saw a huge difference in all levels. He gets to know the children and children know him. Teachers are wonderful, the kids get a lot of personal attention. If you want your kid to receive
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Posted by a parent on 12/17/08
I'm writing here because the leadership is brilliant, cares about diversity, and because I know that this will be a real effect on my children
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
What a great school! A best kept secret in SF !!! My three children agree that this school has honestly framed their lives....from the kindergarten teachers up to the Head we have always been treated with wisdom and advice and respect...if you are lucky enough to get a place in this school, take it !!!
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
We have our child at FAIS for a few years and we've found the following to be true: 1. Average teaching 2. Poor sense of Community 3. Poor communication 4. Too many things are run by parents who are not professional and therefore, lacking in expertise. 5. No disability accomodations 6. No involvement
... Read more from the 'Head' of the school. 6. Poorly supervised playgrounds 7. Some nice aids/teachers 8. Poor 'customer service' 9. Poor parking (none) 10. Picking up your child is more laborious than finding and paying for parking. 11. This school caters to wealthy parents or those who complain or feel entitled to a higher level of service/education 12. This school is advertised as immersion but is a bilingual program. 13. This school is extremely over-priced for what is delivered. All that said, we have had some good experiences but cannot recommend this school due to the above. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/08
This is indeed an excellent school. If your goal for your child is to be a confident and very well informed citizen of the world, with much hands-on experience in the well-equiped and -resourced arts and sciences, excellent critical thinking skills, and unparalled international experience, there is
... Read more no other choice. That package is simply not available at any other school, so it is true that you should consider what you want. Haven't met the Principal? She has almost 1000 charges, so what is it you expect to receive during your brief - or not - meeting? Teaching inconsistent? Yes, as in any instutition I have ever been involved with. Playground chaotic? I hope so! My kids are very happy here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/08
My daughter is in her second year at IHS and we've been very pleased with her experience. The academics are very strong and challenging, but I don't sense there is a piling on of homework just for its own sake. The school offers outstanding opportunities for every interest, whether it be theatre, arts,
... Read more sciences or athletics. The exchange program must be as good as any high school's in the country. The athletics program's focus is truly on participation - the students are coached to practice and play hard and be competitive, but even the less experienced and talented athletes seem to play a good part of every game. The IB program allows a student to focus on his or her interests but is well-rounded and many colleges will give college credit for it. From what I hear from parents of graduates, their children felt very well prepared for the best colleges. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
Above average in education and school ethics. Below average in social ethics.
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San Francisco schools — French American Intl School is located at 150 Oak St, San Francisco CA 94102. 150 Oak St is in the Civic Center neighborhood and 94102 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA French American Intl School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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