A Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool through Elementary School
Bilingual Learners. Curious Thinkers. Compassionate Citizens.
International Friends School provides a Mandarin immersion education that develops the whole child—intellectually, socially, and ethically. At IFS, children build strong academic foundations, cultural fluency, and the confidence and character to contribute meaningfully to their world.
The IFS Difference
At IFS, language, learning, and character develop together. Our approach combines meaningful bilingual learning, responsive academic challenge, and a values-centered community so every child can grow with confidence and purpose.
Bilingual by Design
Students learn in Mandarin and English throughout the school day, developing language proficiency, flexible thinking, cultural understanding, and the ability to communicate across differences.
Known and Challenged
In a small, responsive learning community, teachers know each child well and provide the support and challenge they need to grow through purposeful academics, hands-on exploration, and project-based learning.
Grounded in Purpose
IFS helps children develop their own voices while learning to listen thoughtfully, resolve differences, care for others, and act with integrity. These practices are grounded in the school’s Quaker educational tradition.
A foundation that grows with your child
From their earliest classroom experiences through elementary school, students deepen their language skills, academic understanding, independence, and confidence within a community where they are known and supported.
Early Childhood
A joyful beginning for language, discovery, and belonging
Through play, relationships, exploration, and everyday classroom experiences, young children build Mandarin naturally while developing the foundational skills and confidence to thrive.
Elementary School
Where the immersion advantage takes shape
Students use Mandarin and English across increasingly sophisticated academics, projects, presentations, and leadership experiences—deepening their language proficiency while building strong foundations for what comes next.
See what makes IFS different
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Pre-K
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