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
✨ A Day in the Life: Future Heights Campus Stars! 🌟
We rolled out the red carpet for our "Freshman for a Day" participants on Thursday, December 11th, giving Grade 8 students a true taste of the school life at our Heights campus!
From 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, the students weren`t just observing, they were doing!
They jumped into our dynamic, immersive academic environment:
📐 Design Thinking in the Makerspace: Getting hands-on with innovative design activities and sketching up ideas, showcasing the creativity fueled by our curriculum.
⚽ European Handball (Delivered in English & French!): A high-energy Physical Education class, demonstrating our commitment to bilingual instruction even in sports!
🎭 Integrated Arts/Theatre in French: Exploring creative expression and mastering the language through performance and visual arts.
🔬 Integrated Math and Science: A deep dive into complex concepts, proving that our rigorous academics are also engaging and exciting.
📚 Individuals and Societies/Literature: Engaged discussions in both Anglophone and Francophone tracks, highlighting the strength of our bilingual, tailored education.
It was an action-packed day of intellectual exploration, collaborative fun, and getting to know the amazing teachers and students who make our school a unique place to learn and thrive.
We believe in providing a truly world-class, bilingual education that prepares students for the future.
Ready to see our excellent academics and vibrant community firsthand? Schedule a school tour to see the school for yourself!
#FreshmanForADay #FAAHeights #BilingualEducation #PrivateSchoolLife #FutureFreshman #JerseyCitySchools #HeightsCampus #AcademicExcellence #InquiryBasedLearning #DesignThinking #AdmissionsOpen #SchoolTour #InternationalSchool
What an incredible morning of movement, stories, and discovery! 🌟
We want to send a massive THANK YOU to our amazing partners at @thelittlegymenglewood for hosting us!
We had an absolute blast sharing time with the community for a fun-filled session that included:
📖 Storytime
🎵 Music & Movement
🤸 Skill-Building Fun
🧠 Sensory Play
It was a joy to see so many little ones learning and playing!
Thank you for sharing your awesome morning with us!
#FAAFamily #TheLittleGym #CommunityFun #SensoryPlay #SkillsAndStories #MovementIsFun
Big News! 🌟 Mommy & Me is now at BOTH campuses!
We are so excited to expand our favorite bonding class!
Whether you are in Englewood or Downtown JC, we have a spot for you to play, learn, and grow together!
It’s the perfect morning activity to bond with your little one and meet other local families. 🧸✨
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Check out the schedule:
📍 Jersey City Downtown (BRAND NEW!)
🗓 Wednesdays – 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Englewood Campus
🗓 Fridays – 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
🎉 Special Offer: Get your first class for only $10!
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Click the link in our bio to register today!
#MommyAndMe #JerseyCityMoms #EnglewoodNJ #ToddlerActivities #EarlyChildhoodEducation #JCMoms #MomLife
That’s a wrap on the regular basketball season! 🏀🐬
To say we are proud would be an understatement. The growth of our Dolphins has been absolutely incredible!
The hard work is truly paying off.But we aren’t hanging up the jerseys just yet…NEXT STOP: CHICAGO! ✈️🏙️
The team is officially heading to the Windy City for a major tournament!
Stay tuned for updates as we get ready to take this energy on the road.
Finally, a massive thank you to our sponsor for this first part of the season, @talaera.ai ! 🌍💙
Thank you for supporting us while you help people from around the world communicate confidently in English – at work, across cultures, and in everyday life.
#FAADolphins #ChicagoBound #BasketballSeason #TeamGrowth #Talaera #EnglishCommunication
🖌️ Behind the Scenes: 5th Grade Artists
The JC Downtown campus is buzzing! 🐝 We are getting the stage ready for the Winter Show.
Check out the focus (and the fun) in Arts Plastiques today. 🎭
Sound on for a little "Ma Planète" energy! 🔊🇫🇷
#StudentArt #WinterConcert #DecorDesign #JCDowntown #Grade5 #ArtsPlastiques
Third Grade + AI = Magic ✨
The French American Academy kicked off the #HourOfAI today with Nehme, and our third graders jumped right into the future! 🚀
They used artificial intelligence to generate their own unique animal avatars, customizing them with everything from cool sunglasses to funky hats. 🐻👓
It was an incredible (and hilarious!) way to demystify technology and show our students that AI is a tool for creativity.
Big thank you to @CSforALL!
Curious about how we integrate innovation into our bilingual curriculum?
Come see our classrooms in action – book a tour at the link in bio! 🏫
🤖 Empowering Future Innovators: The Hour of AI is coming to FAA! ✨
We are thrilled to announce that the French-American Academy is joining a new global movement: The Hour of AI.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, student success depends on understanding how technology works and how to use it responsibly.
During upcoming STEAM sessions, our students in Grades 2 through 5 will move beyond the screen to explore the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence.
Through fun, hands-on activities, they will learn that AI isn’t magic – it is a tool they can understand, shape, and use to solve real-world problems.
🗓️ Mark your calendars:
📍 Jersey City Campus: December 8 – 11
📍 Englewood Campus: December 12
Check the link in our bio for more details on this exciting curriculum! 🔗
#HourOfAI #CSforAll #FutureReady #STEMEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalCitizenship #JerseyCity #Englewood #FAA
From the soccer field to dessert decorating to virtual reality design, the Heights Campus was full of excitement at yesterday’s Enrichment Fair.
Students moved from booth to booth with so much curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and discovering what they want to dive into next semester.
Here is a look at the offerings they explored:
🚀 Aerospace and Engineering Club
🥽 Virtual Reality Design and Creation
🇺🇳 Model UN
🧁 Dessert Decorating
🧶 Advanced Knitting
✈️ Introduction to Flight and Pilot Training
🎤 Vocal Group
➗ Math Club
⚽ Soccer
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this event to life!
Jennifer Manthey, our Extracurricular Program Coordinator, cannot wait to see which activities students choose!
#FrenchAmericanAcademy #FAA #TheHeightsJC #JerseyCitySchools #FutureReady #Enrichment #HolisticEducation #PilotTraining #STEM #PrivateSchoolNJ
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.
