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

201 724 1544 | Email 

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
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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
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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

Teacher recommendation Form Grades 1-5 | CP au CM2

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying

Please visit our Steps To Apply page for more information on the admissions process to our French bilingual school in new jersey

2025-26

Applications are being accepted.

2026-27

Applications will start being accepted in summer 2025.

- Please Select the Desired Campus to Apply -

Englewood

Preschool to Elementary
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Jersey City

Preschool to High School
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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

Hoops, teamwork, and a trophy in Chicago! 🏀🐬🏆

Our 18 highly motivated student-athletes: The FAA Dolphins, traveled to Chicago for an amazing AEFE trip!

Thank you to our Sponsor – @silvermanbuilding

We joined various French and bilingual schools from across the US and Canada for a thrilling three-day basketball tournament, entering both a girls` and a boys` team.

Here is a look at their unforgettable trip:
🏀 On the Court: Both teams performed admirably, securing several fantastic victories and showing off some incredible plays! Staying right next to the sports complex kept everyone in the zone and ready for action.
🧩 Off the Court: The students had the chance to explore the beautiful city of Chicago and even took on a competitive escape game. The best part? Our school won the escape game, meaning we still got to bring a trophy back home!
🤝 Outstanding Sportsmanship: Coaches Chloé and Florent were blown away by the students` exemplary behavior, team spirit, and positive attitudes throughout the entire stay.

We are incredibly proud of our Dolphins for representing the school so well, and we are already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 💙

Join Our Community:
Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see our vibrant community in action – Link in Bio!

#FrenchAmericanAcademy #FAADolphins #StudentAthletes #AEFE #BasketballTournament #SchoolTrip #Chicago #BilingualEducation #MiddleSchool #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ

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Hoops, teamwork, and a trophy in Chicago! 🏀🐬🏆 Our 18 highly motivated student-athletes: The FAA Dolphins, traveled to Chicago for an amazing AEFE trip! Thank you to our Sponsor - @silvermanbuilding We joined various French and bilingual schools from across the US and Canada for a thrilling three-day basketball tournament, entering both a girls' and a boys' team. Here is a look at their unforgettable trip: 🏀 On the Court: Both teams performed admirably, securing several fantastic victories and showing off some incredible plays! Staying right next to the sports complex kept everyone in the zone and ready for action. 🧩 Off the Court: The students had the chance to explore the beautiful city of Chicago and even took on a competitive escape game. The best part? Our school won the escape game, meaning we still got to bring a trophy back home! 🤝 Outstanding Sportsmanship: Coaches Chloé and Florent were blown away by the students' exemplary behavior, team spirit, and positive attitudes throughout the entire stay. We are incredibly proud of our Dolphins for representing the school so well, and we are already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 💙 Join Our Community: Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see our vibrant community in action - Link in Bio! #FrenchAmericanAcademy #FAADolphins #StudentAthletes #AEFE #BasketballTournament #SchoolTrip #Chicago #BilingualEducation #MiddleSchool #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ

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From our littlest learners to our biggest role models! 👋💙

The French American Academy`s Downtown and Englewood campus is home to students from PK2 all the way up to Grade 5, and the bond between them is truly something special to witness!

🌱 Growing Together: Whether it is a quick wave in the hallway or shared moments on campus projects, our community is built on connection and support.
🤝 Leading by Example: Our 5th graders take so much pride in looking out for the little ones, and our preschool students love having big kids to look up to!

It is more than just a school, it is a family where every child is seen, supported, and cheered on. 🥰

– Join Our Community –
Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see our close-knit community in action – Link in Bio!

#FrenchAmericanAcademy #SchoolCommunity #PK2toGrade5 #BilingualEducation #StudentRoleModels #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ElementarySchool

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From our littlest learners to our biggest role models! 👋💙 The French American Academy's Downtown and Englewood campus is home to students from PK2 all the way up to Grade 5, and the bond between them is truly something special to witness! 🌱 Growing Together: Whether it is a quick wave in the hallway or shared moments on campus projects, our community is built on connection and support. 🤝 Leading by Example: Our 5th graders take so much pride in looking out for the little ones, and our preschool students love having big kids to look up to! It is more than just a school, it is a family where every child is seen, supported, and cheered on. 🥰 - Join Our Community - Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see our close-knit community in action - Link in Bio! #FrenchAmericanAcademy #SchoolCommunity #PK2toGrade5 #BilingualEducation #StudentRoleModels #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ElementarySchool

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Frequently Asked Questions

At our French bilingual school in new jersey, the Admissions Process is comprised of 3 steps : 

  1. Online Application ($140 application fee)
  2. Admissions Interview (Both with Parents/Guardians and Child)
  3. 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.

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