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

201 724 1544 | Email 

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
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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
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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

Teacher recommendation Form Grades 1-5 | CP au CM2

Frequently Asked Questions

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 -

Englewood

Preschool to Elementary
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Jersey City

Preschool to High School
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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

Hopping on a trend to say goodbye to PK4! 🌈👋

Our PK4 B class found the most creative way to celebrate the end of the school year!

To mark the occasion, they hopped on a fun social media trend and drew their class symbol: a beautiful rainbow! 🌈✨🌈

It was the perfect way to honor their incredible year-long learning journey, say a bittersweet farewell to PK4, and celebrate their exciting future as they get ready for Kindergarten!

We are so proud of how much our little learners have grown this year, and we cannot wait to see them continue to shine! 🎓💙

Join Our Community:
Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see how we nurture our students from their very first days in the classroom – Link in Bio!

#FrenchAmericanAcademy #PK4 #KindergartenBound #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BilingualEducation #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #ClassSymbol #EndOfSchoolYear #GrowingUpFast

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Hopping on a trend to say goodbye to PK4! 🌈👋 Our PK4 B class found the most creative way to celebrate the end of the school year! To mark the occasion, they hopped on a fun social media trend and drew their class symbol: a beautiful rainbow! 🌈✨🌈 It was the perfect way to honor their incredible year-long learning journey, say a bittersweet farewell to PK4, and celebrate their exciting future as they get ready for Kindergarten! We are so proud of how much our little learners have grown this year, and we cannot wait to see them continue to shine! 🎓💙 Join Our Community: Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see how we nurture our students from their very first days in the classroom - Link in Bio! #FrenchAmericanAcademy #PK4 #KindergartenBound #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BilingualEducation #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #ClassSymbol #EndOfSchoolYear #GrowingUpFast

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Storytime just got a whole lot more interactive! 🥢📖

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming children`s author Anna Park to our Englewood campus for a very special visit!

Anna read her wonderful book, Nabi Tries Chopsticks, to our students, but the fun didn`t stop at the final page.

The children also participated in a hands-on chopstick training session and even learned a catchy song to help them master the technique!

To top it all off, every student received their very own chopstick trainer as a special gift from Anna so they can keep practicing at home.

Thank you, Anna, for such a memorable, engaging, and delicious learning experience! ✨

Join Our Community:
Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see how we bring learning to life – Link in Bio!

#FrenchAmericanAcademy #EnglewoodNJ #GuestAuthor #NabiTriesChopsticks #AnnaPark #BilingualEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HandsOnLearning #JerseyCity #SchoolCommunity

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Storytime just got a whole lot more interactive! 🥢📖 We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming children's author Anna Park to our Englewood campus for a very special visit! Anna read her wonderful book, Nabi Tries Chopsticks, to our students, but the fun didn't stop at the final page. The children also participated in a hands-on chopstick training session and even learned a catchy song to help them master the technique! To top it all off, every student received their very own chopstick trainer as a special gift from Anna so they can keep practicing at home. Thank you, Anna, for such a memorable, engaging, and delicious learning experience! ✨ Join Our Community: Book a school tour today to discover our dynamic bilingual curriculum and see how we bring learning to life - Link in Bio! #FrenchAmericanAcademy #EnglewoodNJ #GuestAuthor #NabiTriesChopsticks #AnnaPark #BilingualEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HandsOnLearning #JerseyCity #SchoolCommunity

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Did you know that Middle and High School students at The French American Academy have the opportunity to learn how to fly real airplanes? ✈️

Our first two FAA pilots are Jules and Giulio!

They started training on a Cessna flight simulator in January. Four months later, they’re taking flight lessons twice a month at Princeton Airport, on a pathway to earn their Private Pilot License at 17 years old.

It’s part of the new program The French American Academy launched with Flight & Aerospace Academy in Jersey City, where Middle and High School students train as pilots and drone engineers alongside their regular school day.

The French American Academy has been quietly building one of the most ambitious Middle School and High School programs in the area.

This is what mastery-based education actually looks like.
📍 French American Academy · K through 10
🛩️ Flight & Aerospace Academy · Jersey City

#FAAMiddle #FAAHighSchool #aviation #thefrenchamericanacademy #enrichement #afterschool #afterschoolactivity #schoolclub

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Did you know that Middle and High School students at The French American Academy have the opportunity to learn how to fly real airplanes? ✈️ Our first two FAA pilots are Jules and Giulio! They started training on a Cessna flight simulator in January. Four months later, they’re taking flight lessons twice a month at Princeton Airport, on a pathway to earn their Private Pilot License at 17 years old. It’s part of the new program The French American Academy launched with Flight & Aerospace Academy in Jersey City, where Middle and High School students train as pilots and drone engineers alongside their regular school day. The French American Academy has been quietly building one of the most ambitious Middle School and High School programs in the area. This is what mastery-based education actually looks like. 📍 French American Academy · K through 10 🛩️ Flight & Aerospace Academy · Jersey City #FAAMiddle #FAAHighSchool #aviation #thefrenchamericanacademy #enrichement #afterschool #afterschoolactivity #schoolclub

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Mommy and Me Discount Code! 👶💙

First classes are currently available for $10 and use code: FAMILY10 through May 31, 2026 for 10% off your next class! 🥳

🎶 A new way to connect, play, and explore language together. 🎶

Through songs, movement, and playful activities in both French and English, little ones and caregivers can enjoy a warm and social space designed for early learning and connection.

📅 Wednesdays at 9:45 AM
📍 209 Third Street, Jersey City
👶 Ages 0 to 3
👨‍👩‍👧 Moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers welcome 💌

More information through the QR code on the flyer or the link in bio 🎵

#FrenchAmericanAcademy #MommyAndMe #JerseyCityParents #JerseyCityKids #BilingualKids #MusicAndMovement #EarlyChildhood #JerseyCityFamilies #FrenchEnglishBilingual

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Mommy and Me Discount Code! 👶💙 First classes are currently available for $10 and use code: FAMILY10 through May 31, 2026 for 10% off your next class! 🥳 🎶 A new way to connect, play, and explore language together. 🎶 Through songs, movement, and playful activities in both French and English, little ones and caregivers can enjoy a warm and social space designed for early learning and connection. 📅 Wednesdays at 9:45 AM 📍 209 Third Street, Jersey City 👶 Ages 0 to 3 👨‍👩‍👧 Moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers welcome 💌 More information through the QR code on the flyer or the link in bio 🎵 #FrenchAmericanAcademy #MommyAndMe #JerseyCityParents #JerseyCityKids #BilingualKids #MusicAndMovement #EarlyChildhood #JerseyCityFamilies #FrenchEnglishBilingual

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Frequently Asked Questions

At our French bilingual school in new jersey, the Admissions Process is comprised of 3 steps : 

  1. Online Application ($140 application fee)
  2. Admissions Interview (Both with Parents/Guardians and Child)
  3. 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.

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