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.
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
🎓 Summer Flashback: Meet Grade 8 Graduate, Melodie! ✨
Our Graduate Spotlight series continues!
We caught up with Melodie to look back on her incredible years at FAA as she prepares for her next big chapter in high school. 🚀❤️
For Melodie, her time at FAA means:
🎒 Cherished Memories: Looking back at years of growth, laughter, and milestones.
🤝 A Tight-Knit Community: Celebrating the lifelong friendships and supportive environment.
🌍 Ready for the Future: Stepping forward with bilingual confidence and a global mindset.
We are so incredibly proud of you, Melodie! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore our Middle School program! 🏫✨
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✨The summer holidays have officially begun, and we are kicking off a season of flashbacks to celebrate this amazing and fruitful school year! ☀️
To start things off, we sat down with our graduating Grade 8 students to look back at their time as FAA students and hear about their favorite moments.
Meet our very first graduate spotlight: Ismael! 🎓❤️
Stepping up to the microphone in his graduation gown, Ismael shared a look back at his FAA years and the memories he will cherish forever:
🎒 Years of Lifelong Memories: Reflecting on the incredible experiences, fun classroom moments, and journeys shared with his classmates over the years.
🤝 A Close-Knit Community: Celebrating the tight friendships and supportive environment that made FAA feel like a second home.
🌍 Ready for the Future: Carrying the confidence, bilingual skills, and global mindset cultivated at FAA as he prepares to take on the next big chapter in high school.
We are so incredibly proud of Ismael and the entire graduating class! Watching our Grade 8 students grow into articulate, inspiring global citizens is the ultimate reward. 💙
💙Stay tuned for the next interviews of all our grade 8 graduates💙
Want to see where a bilingual education can take your child?
Click the link in our bio to learn more about our Middle School curriculum and see how we prepare students to excel in high school and beyond! 🏫🚀
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🍦 Throwing it back to one of the sweetest days of the year! ✨
We’re flashing back to the wonderful Heights Campus PTO Ice Cream Social!
There’s truly no better way to celebrate our incredible community than with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of delicious scoops. ☀️🍨
It was an afternoon filled with pure joy, catching up, and celebrating a fantastic school year:
🍨 Sweet Treats: Countless smiles as students (and parents!) crafted their perfect ice cream creations.
💬 Community Connections: A beautiful opportunity for families, teachers, and staff to relax, mingle, and enjoy each other`s company outside the classroom.
💙 FAA Spirit: Seeing our close-knit Heights family come together to create lasting memories.
A massive thank you to our phenomenal PTO for organizing such a fun, sweet, and memorable event. You always know exactly how to bring our community together! 🙏✨
Join Our Vibrant Community:
Want to be a part of a school that feels like a family?
Click the link in our bio to discover our bilingual programs and schedule a school tour of our campuses! 🎒🏫
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"Starting at 3 years old? It’s the ultimate language superpower!" 🧠
Welcome to Part 8 of our Parent Insight Series!
Today, we are chatting with Joseph, proud dad of Liam in PK3, about what it’s really like to start the bilingual journey at the very beginning of early childhood education.
For our youngest learners, stepping into a dual-language environment is a magical experience.
Joseph shares his perspective on why the early years at FAA are so impactful:
🧽 The Ultimate Sponge Phase: At 3 years old, children don`t just learn a language, they absorb it naturally through play, songs, and daily routines without even realizing it.
🏡 A Warm & Safe Soft Landing: How our nurturing preschool teachers create an environment that feels like a second home, making the transition to school seamless for both kids and parents.
🎶 Surprise Moments at Home: The joy of hearing your little one spontaneously singing French songs or naming objects in two languages around the house!
Giving your child a bilingual foundation from PK3 sets them up for a lifetime of cognitive flexibility and cultural openness.
Start Your Child`s Journey Early!
Spaces for our early childhood programs are filling fast.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about our PK3 curriculum and secure your spot for the upcoming school year! 🎒👶
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"The community is what makes it truly special." 🌟🤝
Welcome back to Part 7 of our Parent Insight Series!
We are catching up once again with Michelle, mom of Tesfa, to ask her a very important question: What words of wisdom do you have for families just beginning their journey at the French American Academy?
Having been a part of the FAA family for years, Michelle`s advice is simple, warm, and encouraging:
🎒 Enjoy every moment: Michelle notes that looking back, the entire journey has been an incredibly wonderful and rewarding experience for her entire family.
🗣️ Watch them grow: While your children will naturally learn and pick up French, the academic growth is just one piece of a much larger puzzle.
💙 Embrace the community: The absolute heart of FAA is its people.
Michelle encourages new parents to dive right in, take the time to get to know the other families, connect deeply with the teachers, and fully participate in school life.
Starting a new school journey can feel like a big leap, but at FAA, you are stepping into a supportive, global village ready to welcome you with open arms.
Welcome to the FAA Family:
Are you ready to join a vibrant community where your family can thrive? Click the link in our bio to connect with our admissions team and schedule your campus visit! 🏫✨
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"From New York City to Paris, she adapts completely seamlessly!" 🗽✈️🗼
Welcome to Part 6 of our Parent Insight Series!
Today, we are hearing from the wonderful mom of Nives, Wolsfie, who shares her absolute proudest takeaway from watching her daughter grow up within The French American Academy`s international community.
There is nothing quite like watching your child become a true global citizen, and Nives` mom highlights the exact moment she realized the true power of a bilingual education:
🗣️ Effortless Code-Switching: Seeing how incredibly comfortable and quick Nives is when switching between French and English depending on who she is speaking to.
🗼 Making Friends Abroad: A favorite memory of waiting in line at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where Nives instantly struck up a conversation and made friends with another girl, chatting away in fluent French as if they had known each other forever!
🌎 Two Cultures Coming Alive: Whether navigating the streets of NYC or exploring France, seeing both languages and cultures genuinely come alive within her daughter.
Bilingualism isn`t just about learning words, it’s about building the confidence to connect with the world, no matter where you are. 💙
Ready to see how our immersive curriculum builds confident, global citizens?
Click the link in our bio to learn more about our programs and schedule your campus tour today! 🎒✨
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Honoring history, celebrating freedom, and fostering global understanding. Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾✨
Today at our Heights campus, our students gathered for a deeply meaningful 10:00 AM presentation: "Juneteenth: What It Means," led by our incredible guest speaker, Reginald Bennett Jr. (Reggie)!
Reggie is a phenomenal teaching artist, baritone vocalist, music educator, and doctoral researcher at Fordham University. Through his expertise in culturally responsive education, he brought history to life, giving our students a powerful and transformative look into the significance of this historic day.📜
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom, a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
It serves as a vital reminder of the hard-fought journey toward liberty and equality.
🌍 A Global Perspective:
As an international, bilingual community, we look at history through a global lens.
This day of reflection beautifully mirrors France’s own historical milestones, such as the Taubira Law (which recently marked its 25th anniversary), officially recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity.
Together, these shared histories remind our students of the immense importance of remembrance, education, and a continued, cross-border commitment to freedom, equity, and justice for all.
A massive thank you to Reggie for sharing his incredible insights, art, and wisdom with our school today! 🕊️❤️
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A standing ovation for our Englewood Campus! ❤️✨
Our students blew us away with an absolute masterpiece for their End-of-Year Show!
They brought to life a brilliant, original storyline about a clown who lost his nose, weaving together a beautiful blend of visual art, wonderful singing, and even some spectacular tap dancing! 🎨🎶🩰
The boundless creativity of our team and students never ceases to amaze us. We are so incredibly proud of the teamwork, raw emotion, and immense care our students poured into every single moment on stage.
A massive thank you to:
👩🏫 Our dedicated teachers for their hard work, passion, and guidance in making this vision a reality.
👏 Our amazing parents for their loudest cheers, love, and constant support from the audience!
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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.
