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 forΒ considering offering your child(ren) an international education atΒ 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 ofΒ 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 citizensΒ 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.Β Our students are inspired to cultivate a growth mindset and wisdom that will enable them to lead fulfilled lives with integrity and purpose.Β
The FAA Admissions team is here to support you through the significantΒ milestone of choosing a school for your child(ren), and this section will provide you with all practical information about our Admissions process.Β
We thank you for visiting our website and look forward to welcoming you at one of our campuses soon!
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Warm regards,
Kalyana MarΓ©chal, 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.Β
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 TrackΒ 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 CurriculumΒ
We go beyond academics withΒ overnight and weeklong field trips to the Arizona desert, New Orleans’ lagoon, historic sites in Quebec, and much more!
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Math & Science-FocusedΒ
With dedicated STEM teachers, a math club, and our applied math curriculum, our students are challenged to understand what makes the world function.
Structured LearningΒ Β
Our play/project-based approach engages student to collaborate and to develop innovative solutions to real world problems.
True Bilingual Education Β
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.
Β Highly Trained TeachersΒ Β Β
Our teachers have a minimum of 3+ years of experience, a masters degree, and they are ALL native speakers of French and English language.
Β Accredited Education
Our accreditation by both the French & American education authorities demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest standards in French & American education.Β
Behind the Scenes at the FAA
What an inspiring day of literature and creativity! πβοΈπ«π·
Yesterday, our Downtown and Heights campuses were absolutely buzzing as we hosted the daytime student portion of the Festival des Auteurs Francophones!
Our students had the incredible opportunity to spend the day learning directly from 12 amazing Francophone authors.
Here is a look at how this immersive literary day unfolded for our students:
π€ Morning Interviews: Our students stepped into the shoes of journalists! They interviewed the authors about "les mΓ©tiers du livre" (book professions) to learn all about their unique career paths and the publishing world.
βοΈ Afternoon Writing Workshops: Time for hands-on creativity! Students broke into smaller groups to write and share their own texts based on powerful, thought-provoking themes like exploring the unknown (Partir Γ l`aventure), modern poetry (Printemps des poΓ¨tes), writing as a form of activism (Γcrire et s`engager), and multisensory encounters (Rencontre et sensations).
A massive thank you to all the incredible visiting authors for sparking such a profound love for reading and storytelling in our bilingual students today! β¨
Book a school tour now to discover how our curriculum brings language and literature to life.
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Merci pour cette magnifique soirΓ©e littΓ©raire ! πβ¨π₯
Quelle belle clôture pour le Festival des Auteurs Francophones sur notre campus des Heights ! Un immense merci aux familles, élèves et partenaires présents pour célébrer la littérature française.
Retour sur les temps forts :
π€ Table ronde : Une discussion passionnante menΓ©e par Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz sur Β« lβengagement en littΓ©rature Β».
βοΈ Rencontres : Des moments privilΓ©giΓ©s et des dΓ©dicaces avec nos 11 auteurs talentueux.
π FiertΓ© : Nos Γ©lΓ¨ves ont brillΓ© en prΓ©sentant leurs propres travaux !
Merci Γ Sandrine et aux auteurs d`avoir inspirΓ© nos futurs Γ©crivains. πβ€οΈ
Merci Γ tous !
β¨ Envie de dΓ©couvrir notre communautΓ© ? RΓ©servez votre visite de l`Γ©cole via le lien en bio !
Thank you for a beautiful literary evening! πβ¨π₯
What a fantastic way to wrap up The Festival des Auteurs Francophones at our Heights campus! A massive thank you to the families, students, and community members who joined us to celebrate French literature.
Event Highlights:
π€ Panel: A powerful discussion led by Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz on "commitment in literature."
βοΈ Meet & Greets: Special moments and book signings with our 11 visiting authors.
π Student Spotlight: We loved seeing our students proudly sharing their own work!
Grateful to Sandrine and all the authors for inspiring the next generation of readers and writers. πβ€οΈ
Merci Γ tous!
β¨ Discover our vibrant community-book a school tour via the link in our bio!
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POV – You are a student at The French American Academy! π₯°
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Circling back to the International Day of Francophonie! ππ«π·β¨ (JournΓ©e Internationale de la Francophonie!)
We are still celebrating the incredible diversity, history, and voices that make up the global Francophone community and our students marked the occasion with some truly breathtaking artwork! π¨
Under the guidance of their teacher, Elisabeth Spettel, our 9th Graders created a stunning exhibition of monochromatic portraits.
The art work was displayed last weekend during the Festival de la Francophonie organized by Carole Alexis.
This project beautifully bridged Black History Month with the Francophone world, honoring influential activists and artists from both sides of the Atlantic.
A Global Perspective on Civil Rights:
Bridging Cultures: Students first studied the enduring impact of American heroes like Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr.
Francophone Voices: They then broadened their horizons by comparing these leaders to monumental French Caribbean and African writers and activists, including the great AimΓ© CΓ©saire and LΓ©opold SΓ©dar Senghor.
Modern Inspiration: The project also explored contemporary voices, from poet Amanda Gorman to artist Kara Walker, whose powerful creations continue to challenge injustice.
This brilliant interdisciplinary project shows exactly why learning French is about so much more than just vocabulary and grammar, it is about connecting with global history, understanding diverse cultures, and discovering the universal fight for equality.
We are so proud of our thoughtful, globally-minded students! ποΈ
Book a school tour now to see how our bilingual curriculum inspires global citizenship and critical thinking every single day – Link in Bio
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πΏ Building the School of Tomorrow! ππ«
Earlier this month, our amazing Eco-Delegates traveled to the Lycée Français de New York for an incredible Eco-Teams Challenge!
Joining forces with students from four other French schools in the area, they tackled a top-secret challenge revealed on the spot:
Designing "The school of tomorrow inspired by nature."
Working in collaborative groups, the students used the principles of biomimicry (architecture based on natural animal and plant techniques) to solve real-world environmental issues.
Here is a look at how our young innovators brought their visions to life:
π§ Collaborative Brainstorming: Students teamed up to choose a challenging environment, coastal areas facing rising sea levels, dense cities dealing with noise and heat, or mountains with extreme climates and mapped out sustainable solutions.
π€ Expert Consultations: They met with real architects and biomimicry specialists to refine their ideas on how to best understand, protect, and innovate with nature.
βοΈ Sketching & Designing: They organized their blueprints using a creative "turtle shell" brainstorming method to lock in their final concepts.
π οΈ Building & Pitching: After a well-deserved lunch break, they spent hours constructing detailed physical models from scratch and confidently presenting their eco-schools to a panel of judges!
We are so incredibly proud of their teamwork, critical thinking, and dedication to a greener future.
If this challenge is any indication, the future of our planet is in excellent hands! π±π
Book a school tour now to learn more about our student leadership programs and eco-initiatives – Link in Bio!
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Bringing the desert to New Jersey! π΅ππ·οΈ
What an unforgettable day across our school community!
We had the absolute honor of welcoming award-winning author @dustibowling to two of our campuses, starting the morning in Englewood and wrapping up the afternoon in Downtown Jersey City! πβ¨
A massive shoutout goes to one of our incredible Englewood students, Gitanjali Rao!
Giti took the initiative to personally contact Dusti and even raised the funds to make this cross-campus author tour a reality. She even started the day by doing a speech and introducing Dusti Bowling!
We are so proud of your leadership and passion for reading, Giti! ππ
During her time with our students at both campuses, Dusti brought her stories to life through:
π€ An inspiring general presentation
πββοΈ A lively Q&A session
βοΈ A hands-on writing workshop
π A personalized book signing
To top it all off, Dusti brought a little piece of her Arizona home with her! She amazed (and slightly spooked!) our students by showing them a live tarantula, scorpions, and a rattlesnake skin, the very same desert creatures that inspire the thrilling settings of her novels. π¦ποΈ
Thank you, Dusti, for sparking such a love of storytelling in our students today!
Book a school tour now to discover how we empower our students to take the lead in their education and bring learning to life – Link in Bio!
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The Dolphins take the Windy City! π¬πποΈ
Our Middle School basketball team, the FAA Dolphins, recently traveled all the way to Chicago for the highly anticipated Ligue AEFE basketball tournament!
Before lacing up their sneakers and hitting the courts, our student-athletes took some well-deserved time to explore the city, bond as a team, and make unforgettable memories together.
From iconic sightseeing to taking in the beautiful Chicago skyline, here is a little snippet of the fun we had off the court! πΈβ¨
But do not worry, sports fans… the real action is coming soon! π
Stay tuned next week for an epic, basketball-themed post featuring a full video of the tournament.
Let`s hear it for our amazing team and their incredible sportsmanship in the comments! πππ€β€οΈ
#FrenchAmericanAcademy #FAADolphins #LigueAEFE #AEFE #Chicago #StudentAthletes #BilingualEducation #MiddleSchool #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #TeamBonding
Blossom into bilingualism this spring! π«π·πΊπΈ
We warmly invite you to visit The French American Academy to discover how our students thrive in an international, dual-language setting.
Attending our spring admissions events is a wonderful opportunity to meet our dedicated team, learn about our award-winning approach to bilingual education, and tour our beautiful campuses.
ποΈ Upcoming Admissions Events:
π Englewood Campus: Open House (Preschool & Elementary School)
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: 85 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ
Note: No prior French is required for Preschool and Elementary School!
π Jersey City Downtown Campus: Head-of-School Breakfast (Preschool & Elementary)
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: 209 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ
Note: No prior French is required for Preschool!
Spaces are limited, so do not wait to start your family`s bilingual journey with us!
π Link in Bio to Register!
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Frequently Asked Questions
At our French bilingual school in new jersey, the Admissions Process is comprised of 3 steps :Β
- 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.
