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
High School Launch! Accepting Grade 9 Applications
Jersey City’s ONLY IB Candidate* High School
We are excited to announce the opening of our High School and are now accepting applications for Grade 9. Our High School welcomes students of all levels of French proficiency, from those with no prior knowledge of French to native speakers. The French American Academy is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that FAA believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
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 Accelerated French Program (AFP) 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.
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 -
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
🍂🎨 This week in PK4, we dove into our new theme “Pop mange toutes les couleurs”!
Through stories, songs, and playful activities, our students explored colors, practiced naming and sorting objects, and created beautiful autumn-inspired artwork with leaves, trees, and warm seasonal shades. ✏️✂️🍁
They also strengthened fine motor skills by tracing letters, gluing with care, coloring with precision, and working on graphism (vertical and horizontal lines).
To top it off, we had a joyful GRIT session full of movement and fun – thank you to Aurélien’s mom for capturing such great moments! 💪📸
#PK4 #FallLearning #BilingualEducation #EarlyLearning #HandsOnLearning #CreativeKids #FrenchAmericanAcademy #AutumnVibes #GritInAction
🌍 Learning beyond the classroom!
Our 4th graders took their curiosity outside 🏙️ and brought their discoveries back inside 📚✨.
Active learning in action with Ousmane’s 4B class! 💡
#ActiveLearning #BilingualEducation #FrenchAmericanAcademy #StudentLife #LearningByDoing #GlobalCitizens #ElementarySchool #EducationInAction #NJSchools #HandsOnLearning
🗺️ Our 6th graders put their geography skills to the test in Mrs. Karam’s Humanities class with a lively game of Map Bingo!
From finding latitude and longitude to planning the perfect road trip, they’re building strong map-reading skills while having fun.
Who knew practicing Humanities could be this engaging? 🌍✨
#FAAcademy #MiddleSchoolLearning #Humanities #MapSkills #BilingualEducation
🐝✨ In Kindergarten at the FAA, students are already discovering the basics of coding!
Instead of spending time on screens, our little learners program Bee-Bots by pressing arrow buttons to create a sequence of commands.
This hands-on approach helps them understand coding concepts in an interactive, playful, and project-based way – building logic, problem-solving, and sequencing skills while keeping learning screen-free and engaging. 💡📚
#BilingualEducation #CodingForKids #InteractiveLearning #FrenchAmericanAcademy #HandsOnLearning
🌟 Parent Spotlight: Meet the FAA Parent: Desiree De Raad on Bilingual Growth and Community Support
Desiree shares why she chose the FAA: to continue her daughters’ French education while also ensuring they receive a strong English education. Her children are thriving at the FAA, where the bilingual environment and strong support made their transition joyful.
📖 Read the spotlight here → https://faacademy.org/meet-the-faa-parent/ (link in bio)
🎭🎙️ After-school theatre at FAA isn’t just about the stage – it’s also about the mic!
Our middle and high school students dove into podcasting, using professional equipment to record and edit their own shows.
They’re learning how to handle audio gear, practice clear communication, and sharpen their creativity in a whole new medium.
#FAAPodcast #StudentVoices #FAAMiddleSchool #FAAHighSchool #BeyondTheStage
✨🎨 La Grande Lessive Project 🎨✨
This year, our students are taking part in the international art project “La Grande Lessive”, centered around the theme: "Night and Day, reflecting the lights" 🌙☀️
Inspired by Starry Night by Van Gogh, the children imagined stories that they brought to life through miniature shadow theaters.
The photos of these magical scenes will be displayed on a clothesline for 24 hours – October 16 is the big day! 🌌📸
Stay tuned for final results! 💫
#LaGrandeLessive #ArtInSchool #Year2 #VanGoghInspired #ShadowTheater #NightAndDay #CreativeKids #ArtProject #EducationThroughArt
🐬🏀 Go Dolphins!
Yesterday, our FAA basketball team, The Dolphins, played their very first game and gave it their all on the court against the Hudson School.
Their energy, teamwork, and determination made us so proud. 💪
A big thank you to our sponsor @talaera.business.english for supporting our team!
✨ Talaera helps people from around the world communicate confidently in English. At work. Across cultures. In everyday life.
We can’t wait to see what the season holds for The Dolphins! 💙
#FAADolphins #Teamwork #BilingualEducation #HudsonCountySports
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.
