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.

  • We're excited to partner with Ridwell to launch plastic film recycling on campus! By participating, we can even earn a field trip to visit the Ridwell warehouse. Let’s make a difference together!

  • Join our workshop on November 8th, Friday, 9:00 – 10:30 AM

    Dr. Sue Brooks and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Sabrina Barnett will lead this 90-minute session about Functions of Behavior:

    • Why DO kids DO what they DO?

    • How do the basic functions of behavior (attention, sensory, tangible, escape) govern behavior in your child(ren)?

    • How can this understanding be used to shape behavior in positive ways?

  • At IFS, we’re excited to celebrate Diwali by creating beautiful rangoli designs! Each grade will explore a unique form of this traditional art, adding their own vibrant patterns and colors to mark the festival of lights.

  • Sue's childhood friend Brent paid an exciting visit to our elementary class to share his incredible adventure of climbing Mount Everest! Not only did he reach the summit, but he also helped clean up the mountain by collecting trash and abandoned oxygen tanks along the way. Our students were captivated by his journey and inspired by his commitment to preserving the beauty of this iconic peak!

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

  • Our Water Dragon class is diving into a study of living things! Not only do humans and animals grow, but plants do too—and they’re living things just like us. To see this firsthand, our students are growing their own plants. Every day, they nurture and observe them, noticing the small changes that show plants are alive and thriving!

  • At IFS, we embrace diverse cultures and celebrate various holidays together. Last week, we set up a beautiful altar with the guidance of our Spanish teacher, Maestra Veronica. We lit candles and placed photos of beloved friends, family members, and even pets who have passed away on the altar to honor and remember them. It was a heartfelt way for our community to come together in remembrance of our loved ones.