Meet the FAA Parent: Helping Our Kids Learn English While Keeping Their French Roots
“Even though French is their main language, Jean and Louis are not afraid to express themselves in English and open up to others. Having teachers who model both languages gives them confidence and curiosity to explore both cultures.” Q. How has the FAA supported Jean and Louis as they adjust to learning English while continuing […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Elizabeth on Raising Curious, Kind, and Confident Kids
“There’s a warmth and attentiveness that you can feel every morning at drop-off, teachers greet the children by name with such joy; it’s clear that each child is truly cared for and valued. The communication with parents is also wonderful; we feel involved, supported, and confident that our children are in an environment that values […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Desiree on Community, Support, and Bilingual Learning
“It’s been great to see them not only maintaining their French but also growing quickly in their English skills. They really enjoy the bilingual setting and are truly thriving in this environment. It’s incredible to see how effortlessly they switch between languages, and it still surprises me sometimes!” Q: Can you tell us a little […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Melanie on the Lasting Impact of Bilingual Education
“The students wrote messages on papers that they folded in origami hummingbirds as part of the UN campaign. But the end result of their production was so incredibly beautiful that the panels are now permanently exposed in a meeting room on the 29th floor of the main UN Secretariat building. Every time I have a […]
Meet the FAA Parent: Nadia on Raising a Trilingual Child
Nadia shares how her preschool daughter thrives at our bilingual school, even though they don’t speak French at home. Within weeks, Amal sang in French and adapted effortlessly, thanks to small class sizes, structured play, and our dedicated teachers.
Meet the FAA Parent: Laura on Raising a Bilingual Child in a Non-French-Speaking Family
Laura shares a glimpse into how her daughter Sabine navigated bilingual education. Despite French not being spoken at home, with only Spanish and English, Sabine embraced both French and English, thriving socially and academically.
