Bienvenue à Milwaukee French Immersion School (MFIS), where students think, problem-solve, and prepare for their future in two languages, and proudly think of themselves as global citizens.
Our school is a destination for international educators and families from Algeria, France, Senegal, and our Milwaukee hometown. Young students (K4 through first grade) make fast progress in French learning from faculty who are native speakers as well as experts in immersion education and in their subject area(s). Faculty follow state academic standards while teaching math, literacy, social studies, and other subjects in French. Technology has a home in every classroom, and students develop STEM knowledge and skills in our school’s media center and during STEM-focused field trips. Students read, write, and speak English and French proficiently by the end of fifth grade. Milwaukee French Immersion School graduates find success in the district’s International Baccalaureate and language programs in middle and high school, such as Milwaukee School of Languages, before they advance to college or career.
Working together, Milwaukee French Immersion School faculty, students, and families have earned local and international recognition for academic achievement, teaching excellence, and a school climate where diversity, respect, and positivity inspire us daily.
Grades
K4 – 5th Grade
School Hours
9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Milwaukee French Immersion School is:
Promoting outstanding education in French among students and parents, as recognized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs LabelFrancÉducation seal.- Implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, as a recognized School of Distinction by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Wisconsin RtI Center.
- Meeting Expectations on our Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Report Card.
Our Students
- Black or African American 61.3%
- White 18%
- Two or More Races 10%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
- Asian 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaskan Native 0.2%
Number of Students
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English Learners
%
Students with Disabilities
Every MFIS student explores the diverse cultures of the Francophone world through academic and after-school opportunities that foster a deeper connection to their second language, and shape their identity as a global citizen. All students enjoy weekly art, gym, and music classes. Art and music are taught in French! Older students develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills through our United Nations Schools of International Learning program. Milwaukee French Immersion School traditions create lifelong memories and connections, from fifth-grade completion ceremony and French camp to our annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Before and After-School Care
Milwaukee Recreation hosts Camp MFIS at our school, providing fully supervised before- and after-school programming that brings academic support, enrichment, and recreational opportunities to children in grades K4 through 5. Camp MFIS is now enrolling!
MFIS Student Pledge
Nous sommes fiers de parler français et de connaître le monde francophone.
We are proud to speak French and to know the French-speaking world.
Nous sommes respectueux, responsables, et en sécurité.
We are respectful, responsible, and safe.
Nous sommes différents, uniques, et plus forts ensemble.
We are all different, unique, and stronger together.
Nous sommes MFIS.
We are MFIS.
Resources for Language-Immersion Students and Families
Prospective parents, new parents, and even veteran parents in our school community may wonder how and why immersion works. Or, perhaps you want to better understand your child’s experience or clearly explain your choice to family and friends.
The resource list below is for you. Our staff have compiled a “best of” collection of videos, documents, and academic articles that explain immersion education, how it works, and what research tells us about the unique brain benefits and learning outcomes that your immersion student can expect. Immersion education is a wonderful gift to give any child.
Videos on Immersion Education and Programs
- L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion School
- French for Life! French Immersion at Edmonton Public Schools
- I Want to be bilingual because
- Ways to Practice French With Your Children
- What is Immersion Education?