FS School

Orange County area, California

Explore interests through experiments, design and the arts across a varied school community.

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School introduction

Founded in 1953, FS has grown into a multi-campus school community spanning preschool through high school. Its educational approach pairs academic challenge with personal support, encouraging students to ask questions, communicate ideas and take increasing responsibility for their learning.

The campuses have distinct identities. One elementary and middle school campus offers authorized IB PYP and MYP programmes, while the high school provides more specialized academic pathways. Arts, athletics, debate and student leadership give learners different ways to contribute and develop their interests.

Curriculum

Elementary learning combines reading, English writing, mathematics, science and social studies with Spanish, visual arts, music, PE and technology. At the IB elementary campus, early phonics develops into extended reading and writing, while experiments and thematic projects build observation and presentation skills.

Grades 6–8 at that campus study language and literature, mathematics, science, humanities, languages, PE and design. Science progresses through earth, life and physical science. Design projects include recycled-material toys, pop-up books and adaptive devices; electives include robotics, drama, music and debate.

The high school offers English, history and social sciences, algebra through calculus and statistics, biology, chemistry and physics, alongside business, STEM and performing and visual arts pathways. Programmes differ by campus. A short-term student’s campus, grade and subject access depend on the actual placement; contact an advisor.

School features

Distinct campus and division pathways
Science experiments and design projects
Arts, languages and debate

Grades available for short-term study & entry requirements

Grades available for short-term study: Contact an advisor

School application requirements

Initial review requires legal name, gender, date of birth, citizenship, current grade and the requested two-week dates.
Complete the designated short-term online application and the remaining items shown in the admissions checklist.
The program does not award grades or academic credit, and a specific class or daily timetable is not guaranteed.

Dates, duration & fees

Duration: A two-week experience program.
Dates: Enquiries are welcome year-round. Contact an advisor about attendance dates.
Fees: Contact an advisor

Accommodation & documents

Accommodation: Day School

Contact an advisor about accommodation arrangements.

Documents typically needed

Usually prepare a valid passport or applicable identity document.
If applicable, prepare a valid U.S. visa or other entry and stay documents, according to the student’s status and proposed school arrangement.
Immunization records and any health documents required by the school.
Recent school reports or a learning summary; contact an advisor about grade-specific documents.