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
Sustainability in action at the FAA! 🌿✨
Our Eco-Delegates are busy implementing green projects all year round, and our talented Eco-Reporters are right there to document every step!
Today, we are so proud to share the first of a series of student-led interviews!
🎤Meet Rose, an Eco-Delegate at the Heights Campus.
Rose is focusing on our Lost & Found system to make it more efficient and effective.
By ensuring lost items find their way back to their owners, she is directly cutting down on waste and preventing clothes from being unnecessarily thrown away as well as finding a more efficient way to make the lost and found work. ♻️👗
A huge "well done" to our Eco-Reporters for capturing these stories and to our Eco-Delegates for their hard work. More updates to come!
We are so proud of the eco-conscious students blooming here at the FAA! 🌸🙌
#FAA #EcoDelegates #Sustainability #HeightsCampus #GreenSchool #StudentLeaders #EcoFriendly #WasteReduction
We hope everyone enjoyed their winter break!
Welcome back everyone!
Step into the world of Camelot! ⚔️🛡️
Our students have been traveling back to the Middle Ages through the legendary tales of the Knights of the Round Table.
After diving into classic chivalric novels, they took on the role of historians, conducting in-depth research and honing their public speaking skills through formal oral presentations.
From practicing their rhetoric to sharing the virtues of knighthood, it was a wonderful way to bring literature and history to life.
Bravo to our young knights for their hard work and captivating storytelling! 🏰📜
#KnightsOfTheRoundTable #FrenchAmericanAcademy #PublicSpeaking #MiddleAges #LiteratureInAction #StudentPresentations #Chivalry #LearningThroughHistory
Starting the year on a high note! 🏆
We want to kick off 2026 by sharing a fantastic achievement for the Englewood Chess Club.
Our students showcased incredible resilience and sportsmanship at their recent competition, bringing home a second-place team trophy for FAA!
A huge congratulations to Giti for placing 3rd in Section 3, and to all our K-2 participants for their well-deserved medals.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Giti, Quinn, and Parsa, whose combined scores secured our team silver.
A big thank you to Guillaume for his dedication to our chess enrichment program and to our students for proving that win or lose, it’s all about the strategy and the spirit.
We are so proud to have this trophy displayed at the school! ♟️✨
(Note: We also want to recognize Parsa Jetha (3rd Grade), who is a vital part of this team but was unable to make the photo!)
#FAAChess #EnglewoodChess #StudentSuccess #Resilience #Checkmate #NewYear2026 #FrenchAmericanAcademy
Happy New Year from The French American Academy! ✨🥂
As we step into 2026, we find ourselves looking back with immense gratitude.
Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community built by the dedication of our amazing team, the support of our wonderful parents, and the inspiring energy of our students.
We are so grateful for each and every one of you.
We wish our entire community the absolute best for the year ahead – may 2026 be filled with growth, joy, and shared success! 🌟🇫🇷🇺🇸
#HappyNew Year #2026 #FrenchAmericanAcademy #FAACommunity #NewYearNewGoals #BilingualEducation #Grateful
✨ Holiday School Flashbacks! ✨
Math meets masterpieces at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine! ⛪️📐
Our students stepped outside the classroom to discover how mathematics is woven into the world around us.
As one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, St. John the Divine provided the perfect canvas to study the power of geometry.
We spent the day observing the intricate symmetry found within the soaring vaults, the detailed stained glass windows, and the massive stone columns. 🏛️✨
It was an incredible opportunity to see firsthand how architectural balance and mathematical precision work together to create such a magnificent and enduring landmark.
#StJohnTheDivine #MathInRealLife #GothicArchitecture #Symmetry #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #NYCArchitecture #SteamEducation
🍎 Teacher Spotlight – Inès De Castro, PK3 – French Teacher
Inès strongly believes in inclusion and in the potential of every child, creating a structured and reassuring environment where curiosity, confidence, and a joy for learning grow each day. Outside the classroom, she enjoys the arts, gardening, cooking, and sharing her love of culture with those around her. – Inès De Castro
"I have always enjoyed caring for children, and I chose this demanding profession to help them grow, become independent, and learn many things. I enjoy supporting them in their discoveries, and what touches me the most is seeing them arrive in class every morning with a smile. Their progress, even the smallest steps, is a true source of joy for me."
👉 Read Inès full spotlight here: https://faacademy.org/team/ines-de-castro/ (link in bio)
Double the languages, double the fun! 📝🇫🇷🇺🇸
Our students have bilingual co-teaching session as part of their schedule at The Heights!
Our students dived deep into the world of grammar, learning how to master punctuation and exploring the subtle (and sometimes tricky!) differences between English and French.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our learners to see both languages side-by-side, helping them become more confident and precise communicators in both! ✍️✨
#BilingualEducation #CoTeaching #TheHeights #LanguageLearning #FrenchEnglish #GrammarGoals #BilingualLife #StudentSuccess
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.
