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 

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.

Teacher recommendation Form PreK-K | Maternelle

Teacher recommendation Form Grades 1-5 | CP au CM2

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

Jersey City

Preschool to High School

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

🍎 Teacher Spotlight: Betty Diodio – PK2 French Teacher - Jersey City, NJ

Meet Betty, our warm and energetic French teacher for PK2 in Jersey City! Originally from a small town in eastern France, Betty brings a rich multicultural background and years of experience from the French National Education system.

She holds a master’s degree in the science of education and passed the CRPE, France’s competitive teaching exam. 

With her creative, caring, and playful style, Betty makes learning joyful and meaningful for our youngest students, encouraging early language development through games, stories, and imagination.

Whether she’s directing mini theater plays or sparking spontaneous hugs at morning drop-off, Betty creates a classroom where confidence blooms and children thrive. 

Read more about Betty here: https://faacademy.org/team/betty-diodio/

#TeacherSpotlight #FrenchAmericanAcademy #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BilingualLearning #PK2Teacher #JerseyCitySchools #LearningThroughPlay #FrenchImmersion

🎤 Le Frenchy Comedy Club 2025 is coming to Times Square and FAA families get $5 OFF!

Get ready to laugh with 5 francophone comedians, 4 hilarious shows, all in one secret room at Iron Bar & Lounge (713 8th Ave, NYC) - June 25 & 26!

🗓 Choose your night. Use code FRENCHAMERICANACADEMY on Eventbrite and save $5 on your ticket!

Because at the French American Academy… even teachers know when it’s time to switch from spelling tests to stand-up! 😉

🎟 Check the Instagram account - @frenchycomedyclub 
📍 @ironbarloungenyc 
🤝 In collaboration with @frenchycomedyclub 

#FrenchyComedyClub #NYCEvents #FrancophoneNYC #FrenchAmericanAcademy #BilingualSchool #ComedyNight #FrenchHumor #JerseyCity #EnglewoodNJ #NYCStandup

✨ Preschoolers Bring The Little Prince’s Lessons to Life in End-of-Year Show! ✨

This year, our Jersey City Campus took inspiration from the timeless tale of The Little Prince and our littlest stars took center stage! 

After reading the story in class, our preschoolers explored imaginary planets, sharing lessons about kindness, courage, hope, and friendship through their performances. Each moment reminded us all of the values that truly connect us. 

💫Elementary School Shined Too!

From the energetic Cheerleaders Grandes & Petites kicking off the night with Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”…
To the 5th grade’s medley, 3B’s “En Sortant de l’École”, and each grade’s unique routines—Alphabet Song (Usher), Machine Routine (Drehz), Joséphine, “On Savait” (La Grande Sophie), and lively medleys from 2B, 3A, and 4B, every performance sparkled with creativity and teamwork.

And who could forget the teachers’ finale—rocking out to “Don’t Stop Me Now”? 🎤

We are so proud of every student and teacher for bringing joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories to our stage. 

Here’s to a year filled with learning, friendship, and the magic of childhood! 🌟

#TheLittlePrince #PreschoolMagic #EndOfYearShow #JerseyCity #FrenchAmericanAcademy #ProudStudents #Teamwork

🎭✨ A Splash of Pride, A Wave of Change! ✨🎭

This year, our Englewood Campus took a deep dive into the theme of Water, bringing to life a magical show about a determined camel’s global quest for water, ending in the heartwarming moment when our camel finds hope in Burkina Faso. 

Inspired by real impact, the story celebrated the inauguration of a new well, made possible by our students’ incredible fundraising for the Georgie Badiel Foundation! 💧🌍

We are so proud of our students for embracing this powerful message, reminding us all that clean water is a right, not a privilege. 

Through creativity, teamwork, and compassion, they learned about empathy, global citizenship, and the difference every drop of effort can make.

Every performance, every song, every line brought a ripple of change that will keep spreading. Here’s to a year filled with inspiration, action, and the belief that together, we can create a world where clean water flows for all. 💙
Thank you to our teachers for all the amazing work on decors and choreographies !

#WaterForAll #EndOfYearShow #FrenchAmericanAcademy #ProudStudents #GeorgieBadielFoundation #kingADifference

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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.

Accreditations