French Immersion School of Washington (Ecole Francaise de l'Etat de Washington) is a bilingual, private elementary…More school, where 75 percent of the instruction is in French. The school's library has 12,000 volumes in French and English.</p> <p>The school follows the structure of the French Ministry of Education, including the school break pattern (although the school does attempt to schedule most of the breaks with the Issaquah and Bellevue public schools). According to school officials, not only have FISW students graduated to local public and private middle schools, but students after fifth grade have been able to enroll in schools in France.</p> <p>Families need not be native French speakers, but prospective students in the upper elementary grades will be assessed for French language skills before admission.</p> <p>Financial aid is available. French nationals may also apply to France for financial aid to attend this school.</p>

The Three Cedars Waldorf School educates children from preschool through 8th grade. This attractive Eastside campus…More offers a curriculum that includes art and movement in all its classes to encourage lifelong learning.</p> <p>Three Cedars is an independents school, teaching children through the 8th grade. Students learn a mix of social awareness and personal fulfillment. Music, languages and art are incorporated into the daily learning experience.</p> <p>Tours are scheduled throughout the school year, by appointment. The staff at Three Cedars will be happy to show you how and why their learning style is so successful.</p>

Sammamish High School is one of five public high schools in Bellevue to be recognized in Newsweek's "America's…More Best High School" edition - the others were Interlake, International School, and Newport and Bellevue high schools. Sammamish offers 18 Advanced Placement classes, a visual and performing arts magnet program that includes digital video production, dance, Japanese ceramics, hot glass and music. The school also offers a bilingual transition program for English language learners and academic assistance.</p> <p>Nearly 90 percent of tenth graders passed the state standardized test for writing last year and 78 percent met reading standards.</p> <p> </p>

Somerset Elementary School is located at the top of a hill on Somerset Boulevard. The school was completely rebuilt…More in 2004. There is a full-day kindergarten program and an enrichment program for gifted students. In addition to basic academics, all students take art, music and physical education, and are able to make use of the resources at the school library as well.</p> <p>Visit the PTSA website at http://www.somersetptsa.org.</p>

Owner Krista Kang's Prime Learning Center is a specialty school for kids looking to excel in math. It offers…More one-on-one tutoring and classes for students in elementary through high school. The school's students compete in national math competitions and consistently get top scores.</p> <p>The school is launching a language skills program, with focus on SAT prep, writing and college counseling.</p>

Bellevue district high schools have been recognized nationally for its students' college readiness and Newport High…More School is no exception. It was named among the top schools in the nation by both Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report's America's Best High Schools lists. The school has a Spanish Immersion program, a selection of career and technical education programs, a freshman welcome program, and a newspaper.</p> <p>All students are required to complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. The Newport High School PTSA recognizes each student who completes at least 100 hours of community service as a Knight Valor.</p>

Insight School of Washington is a tuition-free, public online high school. The school admits ninth through 12th…More graders and all classes are conducted online. The school offers a full slate of classes, including career and technical education courses and honors and advanced placement courses. Students also have access to tutors and academic counselors. Students and teachers interact through audio, video, live chat and group interactions with classmates. Just like many public high schools in the state, Insight students may also participate in Running Start programs at their local community college and in the sports programs at their local high schools.</p> <p>Though Insight School of Washington's central office is in Bellevue, the program is run through the Quillayute Valley School District in Forks. Any high school student in Washington the state may enroll full-time. Students have the same graduation requirements as every other student in the Quillayute Valley School District, including completions of the High School Proficiency Exams requirements.</p>

The Little School was founded in 1959 by educator Eleanor Siegl with a focus on the principles of developmentally…More appropriate teaching and learning, a variety of activities that use multiple skills and small classrooms that encourage social interaction. The school moved from Seattle in 1968 after the donation of its current location in Bellevue.  Students are aged 3 - 12 years old.</p> <p>According to the school, a classroom's curriculum depends upon the teacher's goals for the students and the students' interests. Though the school does not adhere to a single teaching philosophy, it does support the concept of education as a discovery process and encourage exploration and inquiry.</p>

The International School is a public junior high and high school that focuses on globalization: how nations affect…More commerce, politics, culture, the environment and technology across the world. The School's core curriculum includes international studies, German and French languages; math, science, humanities, art and physical education. The School was named to both "America's Best High School" lists by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek magazines.</p> <p>The International School boasts a graduation rate of 100 percent, and nearly 100 percent of its tenth graders meet standards on the state science, reading and writing standardized tests. About 88 percent meet state standards on math.</p> <p>There are no prerequisites to get into this public school; there is an annual lottery for incoming sixth graders, and students come from every part of the Bellevue School District.</p>

Eastside Christian School, located near the Robinswood Soccer Field, was founded in 1969. At Eastside Christian…More School, Christian educators partner and parents prepare students for lives of leadership and service, according to the school's website.</p> <p>The school features small class sizes in grades kindergarten through 8, which allows for personalized attention to a child's academic, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. The teachers are state certified, and come from a variety of Christian denominations. The school also has a preschool.</p> <p>Afterschool activities include music, drama, soccer, homework and more. The Middle School Band prepares students to lead worship for Chapel Services. Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in a mission trip during their mid-winter break.</p>

Sunset Elementary School is in the Issaquah School District. Home to the Sockeyes, the school recently celebrated its…More 50th anniversary. The school has programs for children with specialized needs, including a special education early childhood program and the district's vision program.</p> <p>The school has a very active PTA, which for the past several years has had 100 percent membership - a ratio of one PTA member to one child. The PTA has helped pay for classroom materials, the science fair, a climbing wall and other activities.</p>