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.
Teacher recommendation Form PreK-K | Maternelle
Applying
Please visit our Steps To Apply page for more information on the admissions process to our French bilingual school in new jersey
2026-27
Applications are being accepted.
2027-28
Applications are being accepted.
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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
🎭 Bringing Shakespeare off the page and onto the stage! 🌩️✨
Our High School students took learning beyond the classroom with an unforgettable theater trip to see a live production of William Shakespeare`s The Tempest! 🎟️
Experiencing classic theater live gives our students a richer understanding of their literature and performing arts coursework.
Watching the story come alive allows them to analyze staging, character dynamics, and timeless themes in real time, further sharpening their critical thinking and IB inquiry skills. 📜🎨
It was a fantastic day of culture, drama, and deep literary connections! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our High School IB curriculum!
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⚡ Electrifying Science in CE1 & CE2 discovering the Power of Circuits! 💡
Our Grade 2 and Grade 3 (CE1/CE2) young scientists stepped into the world of physics this week for a hands-on dive into the fundamentals of electric circuits!
Through interactive experiments, our students explored:
🔌 Circuit Fundamentals: Identifying essential components and discovering what it takes to create a complete, closed circuit (circuit fermé).
⚡ Series vs. Parallel: Testing the key differences between series (en série) and parallel (en dérivation) connections.
💡 Rules of Electricity: Learning how current flows and seeing their hard work light up the room!
From sparking curiosity to building real-world problem-solving skills, our elementary students love learning STEM concepts by doing! 🔋👏
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our hands-on bilingual curriculum!
#FrenchAmericanAcademy #BilingualEducation #STEMlearning #ElementaryScience #HandsOnLearning
Discover the advantage of a world-class bilingual education!
You’re invited to our upcoming Open Houses!
Come tour our classrooms, meet our passionate educators, and learn how our bilingual curriculum prepares students from Pre-K2 through Middle School and IB curriculum for our High School students to thrive in a global world. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
📍 Downtown Campus (PK2 – Grade 5)
209 3rd St, Jersey City
📅 Saturday, October 10th: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📅 Saturday, November 7th: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 The Heights Campus (Middle & High School)
118 Ferry St, Jersey City
📅 Saturday, October 10th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Saturday, November 7th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spaces are limited! Click the link in our bio to register your family today!
#FrenchAmericanAcademy #OpenHouse #JerseyCityParents #JerseyCity #BilingualEducation
Back-to-School Night: Partnering for Success in Middle & High School!
Yesterday evening, we welcomed our Middle and High School parents to campus for an insightful and engaging Back-to-School Night!
It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with you all and set the stage for an extraordinary academic year ahead. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
What parents explored during the evening:
📚 Curriculum Overviews
📝 Academic Expectations
🤝 Teacher Connections
A big thank you to all of our parents for showing up, asking great questions, and making the FAA community so vibrant and special! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to stay updated on all upcoming school events!
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📚 Classic French Literature in High School: Diving into Racine’s Bérénice! 🎭✨
Our high schoolers are immersing themselves in 17th-century classical French theater with a complete text reading (œuvre intégrale) of Jean Racine`s tragic masterpiece, Bérénice! 🇫🇷
Studying full-length classical works prepares our students for higher education by taking their language and analytical skills to the next level:
📖 Full-Text Immersion: Reading and analyzing classical French tragedy in its original, unabridged form.
💡 Deep Critical Analysis: Exploring timeless themes of duty versus passion, political sacrifice, and moral dilemmas.
🗣️ Advanced Fluency: Developing sophisticated literary commentary, vocabulary, and textual debate skills in French.
By engaging directly with foundational literary texts, our high schoolers cultivate deep cultural literacy and rigorous analytical thinking! 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our High School curriculum and bilingual programs! 📚📲
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🌟 Week 2 Magic: Exploring, Creating, and Growing Together in PK3!
Our little learners had an extraordinary second week of school!
From establishing daily classroom routines to creative play, every single day brought new discoveries, big milestones, and endless laughter. 📚
Highlights from Week 2 for our PK3:
🏷️ Classroom Routines: Discovering new materials, learning calendar and math concepts, and identifying our personal photo name tags!
🎨 Artistic Adventures: Diving into painting, experimenting with mark-making, and scribbling with both markers and hands.
🧱 Independent Play: Exploring learning stations and engineering VERY tall block towers (and having even more fun knocking them down!).
🏃♂️ Friday Fun: Conquering the gym obstacle course with incredible energy and giant smiles!
Bravo to all of our amazing children for making so much progress and settling into school so smoothly!
We are so proud of you all! 👏💖✨👇
What was your child’s favorite highlight from this week? Tell us in the comments!
#FrenchAmericanAcademy #PreK #HandsOnLearning #BilingualEducation #JerseyCity
🎭 Starting strong in Performing Arts!
Our High School students are kicking off the year with an ambitious project exploring how theatre has evolved across different countries and cultures around the world. 🌍
Through this hands-on project, students are putting key IB (International Baccalaureate) skills directly into practice:
🔍 Inquiring: Asking deep questions, researching diverse cultural traditions, and exploring artistic movements throughout history.
💡 Developing: Transforming their research into creative concepts, refining their ideas, and building original performance pieces.
🌐 Global Thinking: Connecting historical art forms to modern expression and building intercultural understanding.
We can`t wait to see their final presentations! 👏💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our High School IB Program! 📚📲
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✨ School Year Theme: Gender Equality! ✨
This year, The French American Academy is diving into UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality! 🌍
To kick off our focus on leadership and human rights, we’re looking back at last year’s Echo Projects, where so many of our students chose to research and amplify the voices of inspiring, history-making women and men. 📣
Through these student-led projects, learners choose figures who inspire them and examine how their legacies shape a better future, building critical thinking, empathy, and deep research skills along the way.
💡 Fun Fact: Former 4th grader Julianna independently chose feminist leader Gloria Steinem as her mentor, exploring her impact alongside Hillary Clinton with incredible passion!
Swipe through to revisit some of last year’s standout student projects on remarkable women, and join us in celebrating Gender Equality all year long! 💙
🔗 Link in bio to learn more about our student projects and curriculum – Our Open House is Coming Up!
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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.
