Admissions Overview
Welcome to The French American Academy!
Dear Families,
A heartfelt warm welcome from the Admissions Office of The French American Academy!
Thank you for considering offering your child(ren) an international education at our French bilingual school in New Jersey!
At The French American Academy, your children, our students, will be immersed in an international environment, surrounded by a diverse community of cultures, languages, concepts, and ideas, which will challenge them to explore the world from a global perspective. Our goal is to educate our students as citizens of the world, empowering them to embrace challenges and contribute to making the world a better place. We aim to develop respectful, curious, healthy, and resilient future leaders. Our students are inspired to cultivate a growth mindset and wisdom that will enable them to lead fulfilled lives with integrity and purpose.
The FAA Admissions team is here to support you through the significant milestone of choosing a school for your child(ren), and this section will provide you with all practical information about our Admissions process.
We thank you for visiting our website and look forward to welcoming you at one of our campuses soon!
Warm regards,
Kalyana Maréchal, Ph.D,
Director of Admissions
How to Visit the School
In-Person Visit
During our 1hr in-person campus visits, you will:
- Meet our Administrators & Teachers
- Visit the campus & see the facilities
- Learn about our curriculum & teaching philosophy
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Virtual Info Session
During a 30 minute Virtual Information sessions, you will:
- Meet our Admission Director
- Learn about our curriculum and teaching philosophy
- Discuss whether the FAA is a good match for your child
- Ask any & all questions you may have
Upcoming Events & Tours
Information to Know Before Applying
Cutoff Date - Dec. 31st
At our French bilingual school in New Jersey, we adhere to the French cutoff date of December 31st. As a result, children born after October are eligible to enroll a year in advance.
Age Requirement
The earliest a student can enroll at The French American Academy is at 2 years and 6 months of age, in PreK-2.
You Don't Need to Speak French to Enroll
French knowledge is not a requirement to enter Preschool or Kindergarten.
Starting in 1st grade, we offer an International Track in both Elementary and Middle School for students with no prior knowledge of French. Strong English language skills and a willingness to learn are required, as the program is academically rigorous and fast-paced. Students who are bilingual or demonstrate strong language aptitude are considered strong candidates for the program.
Potty-Training
Children entering PreK-3 are required to be potty trained, but it is not required for PreK-2.
Recommendation Form & Report Card
We require parents to provide us with a teacher’s recommendation if a student attended a previous preschool or daycare. Starting from 1st grade, we also require report cards at our French bilingual school in new jersey.
Teacher recommendation Form PreK-K | Maternelle
Applying
Please visit our Steps To Apply page for more information on the admissions process to our French bilingual school in new jersey
2026-27
Applications are being accepted.
2027-28
Applications are being accepted.
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Why The French American Academy?
Well-Rounded Curriculum
We go beyond academics with overnight and weeklong field trips to the Arizona desert, New Orleans’ lagoon, historic sites in Quebec, and much more!
Math & Science-Focused
With dedicated STEM teachers, a math club, and our applied math curriculum, our students are challenged to understand what makes the world function.
Structured Learning
Our play/project-based approach engages student to collaborate and to develop innovative solutions to real world problems.
True Bilingual Education
Our bilingual curriculum not only allows our students to speak, read, write, count, & think in both languages, but it also gives students a cognitive & cultural edge over their peers.
Highly Trained Teachers
Our teachers have a minimum of 3+ years of experience, a masters degree, and they are ALL native speakers of French and English language.
Accredited Education
Our accreditation by both the French & American education authorities demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest standards in French & American education.
Behind the Scenes at the FAA
🧮 Expanding Academic Horizons: 2 New Clubs Coming in 2027! 🧠✨
We are thrilled to launch two brand-new clubs for our Middle and High School students in 2027, giving our learners even more opportunities to challenge themselves, build teamwork, and showcase their academic excellence! 🇫🇷🇺🇸
What’s new for our secondary students:
📐 Math Competition Club (Led by Emmanuelle): Designed for students passionate about problem-solving who want to train and compete in math competitions throughout the year.
🏆 Quiz Bowl Club: A fast-paced national quiz competition where student teams test their knowledge head-to-head across science, history, literature, and general culture!
These clubs offer a fantastic platform for our students to deepen their critical thinking skills, foster healthy competitive spirit, and put their IB inquiry into practice outside the classroom.
We can`t wait to see our students in action! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore all of our Middle & High School programs and extracurriculars! 📚📲
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🔬 Exploring the microscopic world in Grade 4! ✨
Our 4th graders took a deep dive into the living world during hands-on science lab! 🧫
Equipped with microscopes, our young scientists examined various microscopic species to better understand the different kingdoms of life:
🧫 Monera Kingdom: Observing bacteria like E. coli.
🍞 Fungi Kingdom: Examining yeast cells up close.
🌊 Protista Kingdom: Discovering fascinating algae and phytoplankton.
Through this inquiry-based lab, our students are developing their observational skills, scientific curiosity, and appreciation for biodiversity! 💡🌍
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our bilingual STEM curriculum and apply now!
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🌊 Help us pick a winner! 🎨✨
Cast your vote in the Poll or comments below: Flyer 1 or Flyer 2?
Our Student Leadership and Service Group designed two amazing flyers for our upcoming Fall Camp: The Ocean of Wonders! 🐠🪸
Which design should we share across all our social platforms?
Cast your vote in the Poll or comments below: Flyer 1 or Flyer 2? 👇
📌 Fall Camp Details:
📍 Location: Downtown Campus (209 Third St, Jersey City).
📅 Dates: October 21-23, 2026.
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Optional aftercare available until 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM).
🧒 Ages: Pre-K2 through 5th Grade.
🦀 Activities: Silly crafts, ocean fun facts, and hands-on discovery!
Don’t forget to register-spaces are limited! Click the link in our bio to sign up today!
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🤖 Coding in Kindergarten! First steps into robotics with Bee-Bot! 🐝✨
Our GS / Kindergarten students took their very first steps into computer science and algorithms!
Using friendly Bee-Bot robots, our young learners discovered how to write code, map out directional sequences, and program their robots to navigate to the exact right spot.
What our little engineers practiced:
🧠 Algorithmic Thinking: Planning step-by-step instructions to guide Bee-Bot across a grid.
🧩 Problem-Solving: Testing, debugging, and adjusting directions when Bee-Bot takes a surprise turn!
📐 Spatial Awareness: Strengthening spatial reasoning, counting, and directional vocabulary in a hands-on way.
Building 21st-century STEM skills starting in Early Childhood makes learning both joyful and foundational! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our early childhood curriculum! 🎒📲
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🎭 Bringing Shakespeare off the page and onto the stage! 🌩️✨
Our High School students took learning beyond the classroom with an unforgettable theater trip to see a live production of William Shakespeare`s The Tempest! 🎟️
Experiencing classic theater live gives our students a richer understanding of their literature and performing arts coursework.
Watching the story come alive allows them to analyze staging, character dynamics, and timeless themes in real time, further sharpening their critical thinking and IB inquiry skills. 📜🎨
It was a fantastic day of culture, drama, and deep literary connections! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our High School IB curriculum!
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⚡ Electrifying Science in CE1 & CE2 discovering the Power of Circuits! 💡
Our Grade 2 and Grade 3 (CE1/CE2) young scientists stepped into the world of physics this week for a hands-on dive into the fundamentals of electric circuits!
Through interactive experiments, our students explored:
🔌 Circuit Fundamentals: Identifying essential components and discovering what it takes to create a complete, closed circuit (circuit fermé).
⚡ Series vs. Parallel: Testing the key differences between series (en série) and parallel (en dérivation) connections.
💡 Rules of Electricity: Learning how current flows and seeing their hard work light up the room!
From sparking curiosity to building real-world problem-solving skills, our elementary students love learning STEM concepts by doing! 🔋👏
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our hands-on bilingual curriculum!
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Discover the advantage of a world-class bilingual education!
You’re invited to our upcoming Open Houses!
Come tour our classrooms, meet our passionate educators, and learn how our bilingual curriculum prepares students from Pre-K2 through Middle School and IB curriculum for our High School students to thrive in a global world. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
📍 Downtown Campus (PK2 – Grade 5)
209 3rd St, Jersey City
📅 Saturday, October 10th: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📅 Saturday, November 7th: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 The Heights Campus (Middle & High School)
118 Ferry St, Jersey City
📅 Saturday, October 10th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Saturday, November 7th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spaces are limited! Click the link in our bio to register your family today!
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Back-to-School Night: Partnering for Success in Middle & High School!
Yesterday evening, we welcomed our Middle and High School parents to campus for an insightful and engaging Back-to-School Night!
It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with you all and set the stage for an extraordinary academic year ahead. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
What parents explored during the evening:
📚 Curriculum Overviews
📝 Academic Expectations
🤝 Teacher Connections
A big thank you to all of our parents for showing up, asking great questions, and making the FAA community so vibrant and special! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to stay updated on all upcoming school events!
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Frequently Asked Questions
At our French bilingual school in new jersey, the Admissions Process is comprised of 3 steps :
- Online Application ($140 application fee)
- Admissions Interview (Both with Parents/Guardians and Child)
- Notification of Decision
For more details please visit our Steps to Apply Page.
Yes, we accept students during the year, given the availability of spots.
