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
🎒 The future starts here!
Applications for the 2027/28 school year are officially OPEN! ✨
Give your child the lifelong advantages of a bilingual, world-class education at The French American Academy. 🌍🇫🇷🇺🇸
From Pre-K2 to High School, we are ready to welcome your family into our vibrant, eco-conscious community!
How to get started:
📅 Book a school tour
📝 Ask us any questions you may have
🏫 Secure your child’s spot for the 2027/28 school year!
🔗 Click the link in our bio and head straight to our `Steps to Apply` page to start your journey today! 📲
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🌱 Meet our Eco-Delegates from FAA Englewood, Noah and Alice! 🌿
They’re giving us a special behind-the-scenes tour of our school garden and sharing the clever ways they keep it thriving:
🍓 Fresh Planting: Growing delicious fruits and veggies like strawberries and broccoli!
🪱 Worm Power: Feeding our helpful garden worms with student-collected compost.
🌧️ Smart Watering: Harvesting rainwater to keep the garden hydrated and sustainable.
We are so proud of our young environmentalists leading the way for a greener future! 💚
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🎓 Summer Flashback: Meet Grade 8 Graduate, Lou! ✨
Our Graduate Spotlight series continues!
We caught up with Lou to reflect on her amazing journey at FAA since Pre-K 2 as she gets ready for high school. 🚀❤️
For Lou, her time at FAA has been unforgettable:
🇫🇷 Bilingual Connection: Learning both languages allowed her to stay closely connected and converse easily with her grandparents living in France.
🎒 Favorite Memory: Laughing and making memories during last year`s class trip to Virginia.
🌟 Words of Wisdom: Taking an essential life lesson into high school to always be herself and stay true to who she is.
We are so incredibly proud of you, Lou! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore our Middle School program! 🏫✨
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🐝 Summer Camp Adventure: A sweet trip to Riverview Community Garden! 🌻
Our campers had a truly magical day visiting the garden and meeting Roger, the passionate caretaker of the neighborhood beehives! 🍯✨
Thanks to Roger’s incredible knowledge, our students got to:
🐝 Peek into the fascinating world inside a beehive and even see the Queen Bee!
🌱 Learn all about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌎 Discover how we can help protect these essential pollinators.
A huge thank you to Roger for sharing his passion and inspiring our young environmentalists! 💛
🔗 Click the link in our bio to check out more of our exciting summer camp adventures! 🎒🏕️
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🎓 Summer Flashback: Meet Grade 8 Graduate, Timothée! ✨
Our Graduate Spotlight series continues!
We caught up with Timothée to look back on his incredible years at FAA as he prepares for his next big chapter in high school. 🚀❤️
For Timothée, his 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, Timothée! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore our Middle School program! 🏫✨
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🎓 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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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.
