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
🏆 Math Champions in Boston! 🥇🔢
We are incredibly proud to announce the phenomenal results of our Englewood students at the AEFE Mathematics Tournament in Boston!
Our young mathematicians showcased their brilliant problem-solving skills and brought home multiple podium finishes.
Here is a look at their amazing achievements:
✖️ Grades 4 & 5: Our older elementary students truly excelled, with an impressive 3 out of 4 students reaching the podium in the individual competition!
➕ Grade 3: Talk about a clean sweep! Our 3rd graders won both the individual and team competitions, with two students securing spots on the podium.
A huge congratulations to our students for their hard work, dedication, and incredible numerical talents, as well as to our devoted teachers who prepared them so well for this exciting academic challenge.
Félicitations à tous ! 👏💙
Book a school tour now to discover how our bilingual curriculum fosters academic excellence and a deep love for mathematics – Link in Bio!
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A colorful sneak peek into our after-school enrichments! 🎨✨
Today, we are shining the spotlight on our popular Master of the Art enrichment program with the wonderful Vanessa!
Our PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten students have an absolute blast stepping into the studio after the regular school day ends.
In this hands-on class, our youngest learners get to unleash their inner artists, get a little messy, and explore the beautiful world of creativity.
Here is what makes this program so special for our early childhood students:
🖌️ Creative Expression: Experimenting with new colors, textures, and art mediums.
🧠 Skill Building: Developing essential fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through drawing, painting, and sculpting.
🖼️ Art History for Kids: Discovering famous artists and learning how to recreate their iconic styles in a fun, age-appropriate way!
Book a school tour now to discover our award-winning bilingual curriculum and our fantastic lineup of enrichment programs – Link in Bio!
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🍎 Teacher Spotlight – Melanie Mourey – 2nd Grade French Teacher, Jersey City
From inspiring students through her “make it happen” mindset to bringing global learning to life with her Explorer Project, Melanie Mourey creates a classroom where curiosity, confidence, and discovery thrive!
“Make it happen” is a life philosophy that guides me every day. Above all, I hope my students leave my classroom with confidence in themselves and belief in their abilities. " – Melanie Mourey
🎭 Learn more about Melanie and her project! Read the Spotlight (link in bio):
Friday Photo Dump! 📸✨
What a wonderful week it has been across both our Englewood and Downtown Jersey City campuses! From hands-on projects and deep dives into new bilingual topics, to plenty of smiles and everyday classroom magic, our students brought incredible energy to every single day.
Swipe through for a little peek into our classes, capturing the joy of learning and the vibrant spirit of our dual-language community. 👉💙🤍❤️
Book a school tour now to discover our award-winning bilingual curriculum and see our vibrant community for yourself – Link in Bio!
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Sparks of curiosity in Grade 9 Science! ⚡️🔬
This week, our 9th graders rolled up their sleeves for a fascinating, hands-on physics lab.
In their science co-teaching class, learning in both English and French, students investigated the relationship between current and voltage across various voltage sources.
By measuring and analyzing the electrical data, our young scientists tested core physics principles and observed real-world electrical behaviors in action.
This collaborative, bilingual approach to STEM not only deepens their scientific reasoning but also expands their technical vocabulary in two languages! 🌍💡
We are incredibly proud of their focus and teamwork in the lab.
Book a school tour today to see how our dual-language STEM curriculum prepares our students for the future – Link in Bio
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The FAA Englewood invites you to the 5th Annual French American Academy Golf Outing Fundraiser.
Join us on Monday, June 1st, for a day of sport, food and community at the prestigious Knickerbocker Country Club.
This fundraising event offers an exceptional opportunity to support our students` educational journey while enjoying a magnificent day on the greens.
Whether you choose to participate in the tournament or join us later for an evening of French cuisine and bidding, your generosity directly benefits our bilingual programs and the future of our students.
Event Highlights:
11:00 AM – Registration & Lunch
1:00 PM – Shotgun Start
6:00 PM – Cocktails & Dinner
7:00 PM – Raffle & Live Auction
Ways to Support the FAA:
Play: Register for the golf tournament alone or as a group.
Dine: Reserve a ticket for our evening cocktail reception and dinner.
Sponsor: Become a corporate or family sponsor.
Advocate: Share this invitation with colleagues and friends.
We would be honored to have your support.
Please visit the link in our bio to register, explore sponsorship opportunities, or secure your dinner reservations.
For further inquiries, kindly contact our team at fundraising@faacademy.org or 908-759-7565.
@kcc1914 – Knickerbocker Country Club
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The Future of Energy, Explained by Grade 9! 🌍⚡
Our 9th graders are tackling a massive topic in Science class right now: the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy.
Instead of just reading from a textbook, they took total ownership of this unit!
They dove into the theory, built hands-on projects to show how different energy systems work, and even stepped in front of the camera to explain their findings themselves.
It is so inspiring to see our high schoolers go from learning the science to confidently teaching it.
Check out the video to hear directly from our students! 🌱💡
Book a school tour today to see our dynamic STEM curriculum in action – Link in Bio!
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What an inspiring day of literature and creativity! 📚✍️🇫🇷
Yesterday, our Downtown and Heights campuses were absolutely buzzing as we hosted the daytime student portion of the Festival des Auteurs Francophones!
Our students had the incredible opportunity to spend the day learning directly from 12 amazing Francophone authors.
Here is a look at how this immersive literary day unfolded for our students:
🎤 Morning Interviews: Our students stepped into the shoes of journalists! They interviewed the authors about "les métiers du livre" (book professions) to learn all about their unique career paths and the publishing world.
✍️ Afternoon Writing Workshops: Time for hands-on creativity! Students broke into smaller groups to write and share their own texts based on powerful, thought-provoking themes like exploring the unknown (Partir à l`aventure), modern poetry (Printemps des poètes), writing as a form of activism (Écrire et s`engager), and multisensory encounters (Rencontre et sensations).
A massive thank you to all the incredible visiting authors for sparking such a profound love for reading and storytelling in our bilingual students today! ✨
Book a school tour now to discover how our curriculum brings language and literature to life.
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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.
