International Friends School, opened in 2018, is an independent, non-profit school serving children Toddler - 4th Grade in Bellevue WA. We grow one grade a year until 5th grade.

Our specialized bilingual program nurtures Mandarin-English 21st century learners.

As the first Quaker Friends School in Washington State, we intentionally integrate the testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship into the everyday experiences of our teachers and students.

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To educate students to embrace the challenges of today, so they may seize the opportunities of the future.

School News and Updates

  • This Trimester, we are focusing on the Quaker Testimony of Simplicity. Discussing how to stay focused on what we value and listening to the still voice within ourselves.

  • In our preschool classroom, creativity comes alive as we explore lines through various hands-on activities and imaginative approaches! From drawing and painting to crafting with natural materials, our young learners discover the beauty and versatility of lines while building foundational art, fine motor, and math skills.

  • Join our workshop on January 10th,
    from 8:45 am-10:00 am!

    THE DAO OF MANDARIN - CHALLENGES AND CHILDSPLAY FOR YOUNG LEARNERS OF CHINESE

    Come learn about what's easy about learning Chinese, what's challenging, and how kids manage these easy and difficult points at various stages of learning. You'll learn a few things about language learning as well!

  • Our 1st and 2nd graders embarked on an exciting field trip to the Burke Museum, diving deeper into their "Rocks and Hard Places" project! Through hands-on exhibits and interactive learning, they uncovered fascinating insights about geology, fossils, and the stories behind Earth's rocky treasures, bringing their classroom studies to life.

  • Students dive into the exciting world of electricity, magnetism, and energy transformation, exploring renewable sources like solar power and the environmental impact of natural resources. Through hands-on investigations, data interpretation, and modeling, they uncover how energy moves through circuits and waves, while discovering key concepts like patterns, cause and effect, and energy systems.

  • Our school is busy preparing for our first trip to Taiwan in April. Go, 4th Graders!

  • Our Fire and Golden Dragon students come together weekly in the STEAM Lab for an exciting hands-on journey through the five senses! Through collaborative, project-based learning, they engage in creative experiments and interactive stations that spark curiosity, teamwork, and discovery.

  • At our campus Global Village celebration, students immerse themselves in the rich cultures of different countries. Koi and Panda are exploring Norway, Water Dragons are diving into Brazil, Golden and Fire Dragons and Phoenix/Qilin are discovering Korea, Tiger is visiting Japan, and Orca is embracing Taiwan. It’s a vibrant journey of learning and cultural appreciation!