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
🌱 Our Grade 1 students had their very first outdoor science class at the Brunswick Community Garden!
They explored the garden, located their plot, and practiced observation skills by drawing what they saw.
From buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies to ripe fruits and vegetables, there was so much to discover. 🍅🥕
The highlight? Harvesting carrots and tomatoes from the FAA plot!
A wonderful first visit, and everyone is excited to return as the season unfolds. 🌿✨
#OutdoorLearning #ScienceInquiry #FAALearners #CommunityGarden #HandsOnLearning
✨ Join us at The French American Academy for our 2025 Open Houses! ✨
Discover our bilingual programs/campuses, meet our team, and see how we nurture students from Preschool through High School. 🏫💙🤍❤️
📍 Englewood Campus – PK2 to Grade 5
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
Sat, Feb 7, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
📍 JC Downtown Campus – PK2 to Grade 5
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
📍 JC Heights Campus – Middle & High School
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
👩🎓 Freshman for a Day (9th grade entry Fall 2026)
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 | 8:45 – 3:45 pm
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | 8:45 – 3:45 pm
👉 Save your spot now – link in bio!
#TheFrenchAmericanAcademy #FAAOpenHouse #BilingualEducation #EnglewoodNJ #JerseyCityNJ
IB Parent Workshop
📅 October 6 | 📍 Online
🎓 Understanding the IB: How does it work and how will it support my child’s future?
Join us for this free online workshop led by Eric (Middle & High School Director) & Kalyana ( Admissions Director).
Parents will gain the tools, language, and confidence to support their child through the International Baccalaureate framework.
👉 Open to all parents (with a focus on grades 6–9)
💸 Free to attend
🔗 Sign up today to reserve your spot! Link in Bio
#TheFrenchAmericanAcademy #InternationalBaccalaureate #ParentWorkshop #BilingualEducation
🔬 Our middle school scientists took a closer look at the building blocks of life today – chloroplasts!
Using microscopes, they identified the organelles responsible for photosynthesis and observed how light energy is converted into chemical energy.
This hands-on lab deepened their understanding of plant cell structure and the essential role chloroplasts play in producing oxygen and glucose. 🌱✨
#ScienceInAction #Microscopy #Chloroplast #STEMLearning #FutureScientists
🛒 Our Kindergarten students became little shopkeepers for math class!
While “shopping,” they:
✨ Practiced counting from 1 to 6 and matching numbers to quantities
✨ Developed fine motor skills and attention through hands-on play
✨ Explored the math concepts of un peu (a little) and beaucoup (a lot)
✨ Strengthened their daily math ritual with shape recognition
This playful activity shows how math learning at FAA is both concrete and fun, helping children connect numbers, words, and real-life situations. 💡💙
#TheFrenchAmericanAcademy #KindergartenMath #BilingualEducation #LearningThroughPlay
🌙✨ Day or Night? ✨🌞
In this co-teaching session, students explored the fascinating world of animals that live during the day and those that come alive at night.
They read two different books about owls – one in French and one in English – and expanded their vocabulary by learning the names of other animals too! 🦉🐻🦊
At The French American Academy, co-teaching means students experience lessons in both languages at the same time, guided by a French and an English teacher.
This unique approach helps children build deep understanding while naturally becoming bilingual, developing the confidence to think, express, and learn in two languages. 💡📖🌍
#TheFrenchAmericanAcademy #CoTeaching #BilingualEducation #DayAndNight #LearningInTwoLanguages
🎥 Meet Our New High School Students!
Two of our very first students share what it’s like to be part of FAA’s brand-new high school.
✨ Hear their first impressions
✨ What excites them most
✨ How they’re shaping our growing community
Watch and see how the future of FAA High School is already taking shape! 💡📚
#FAAHighSchool #NewBeginnings #IBWorldSchool #StudentVoices #BilingualEducation
🚗⚡ In our Makerspace, our students put their engineering hats on and built fan-powered cars!
Through this project, they explored how electrical circuits work and discovered how motion can be powered by simple components:
🔋 Batteries
🔌 Wires & switches
⚙️ DC motors
🌬️ A fan for propulsion
Hands-on activities like these allow students to apply science concepts in a creative way, connect theory to practice, and see innovation come to life right before their eyes. 🌟
#STEM #Makerspace #HandsOnLearning #InnovationInAction #TheFrenchAmericanAcademy
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.
