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Apply in 3 Steps

Apply to the French American Academy and provide your child with the life-long advantages of learning another language at a young age.

Both French speakers and Non-French Speakers are welcome to benefit from the excellence of our curriculum.

2024-25

Applications are being accepted.

2025-26

Applications are being accepted.

1

Complete an Online Application

A non-refundable Application Fee of $140 is due per application. For students already attending a daycare or school, we will ask for a recommendation form to be filled out.

2

Admissions Interview

The Admissions Director will acknowledge receipt of your online application and subsequently arrange for a private interview with both parents and the child.

During the interview, you will meet with the Admissions Director and the School Director to determine whether the school’s values, objectives and academic expectations are right for your child.

This format will allow for plenty of questions. Depending on the age of your child, they may stay with you, join one of our classes or meet our pedagogical coordinator.

3

Notification of Decision

The Admissions Director will notify you of the decision by email.

The admission team remains at your disposition for any further questions and is looking forward to meeting with you.

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.

Requirements

Preschool & Kindergarten

Pre-K2	Must be 2.5 years old by their first school day.
Pre-K3	Must be 3 years old by December 31st. Children entering Pre-K3 and up must be potty-trained by their first day of school.
Pre-K4	Must be 4 years old by December 31st.
Kindergarten	Must be 5 years old by December 31st.

Elementary & Middle School

Students enrolling in 1st to 8th Grades must speak French to join the bilingual track.
We offer an Accelerated French Program (AFP) for students with no prior French knowledge. After 3 years or when ready, the students will be able to join the bilingual track.

High School

Our High School welcomes Grade 9 students of all levels of French proficiency, ranging from those with no prior French knowledge to native speakers.

Admissions Calendar for the Academic Year of 2025-26: Key Dates

We encourage families to submit applications as soon as possible, as spots in some grades will fill up fast.

Families can apply through one of three routes: Standard Applications, Quick Acceptance Applications, or Late Applications.

From September 2024 to January 17, 2025: Standard Applications

Deadline to send complete application: Friday, January 17th, 2025
Decision notification: Friday, February 7th, 2025
Deadline for submission of the enrollment form and payment of the deposit is 2 weeks after receiving the decision notification.
Parents whose child is accepted but prefers to wait before committing to The French American Academy will be placed on our waiting list.

The child’s seat is only guaranteed with the submission of the enrollment form and the payment of the deposit.

Quick Acceptance Applications for PK2 and PK3

Ready to commit and looking for a fast decision?
Submit your application along with all the required documentation, schedule a meeting with the Division Head and Admissions Director, and get a response within two weeks.
If accepted, you have two weeks to finalize the enrollment and pay the deposit to secure your seat. deposit to secure your seat.
Quick Acceptance is currently only offered for PK2 and PK3 grades.

After January 17, 2025: Late Applications

After January 17, 2025, late applications are welcome on a rolling basis. We encourage parents to submit their applications promptly: the earlier we receive your complete application, the greater your chance of enrolling for the requested school year.
These applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis: our team will process them and ensure they are complete and ready for late acceptance.
Once your application is submitted, you will be invited to a family interview with the Division Head and Admissions Director.
Depending on the grade, your child may either be accepted or placed on a waiting list:
- If accepted: to secure your seat, you will have two weeks to accept the offer and finalize the enrollment (including paying the deposit).
- If placed on the waiting list: as soon as a seat becomes available, we will inform you and send you the enrollment form.

- To apply, please select the desired campus -

Englewood

Preschool to Elementary

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Jersey City

Preschool to High School

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Behind the Scenes at the FAA

We are excited to be featured in Jersey City Times! As we prepare to offer the first High School `Candidate` IB Program in Jersey City, we are looking forward to empowering the next generation with our innovative, globally-minded approach. 🎓🌍

Read the full article: Link in bio

Families who want to learn more are encouraged to attend our upcoming Open House.

📅 Open House Dates:
• Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00 am
• Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm (Virtual)

Register Now: Link in bio

Open

Before the end of the school year, our preschool to elementary school students took part in a flash mob and performed the song "On a gagné" by our music teacher, Josephine. They practiced with Josephine during music class for this special project. It was a lot of work, but everyone – students, teachers, staff, and parents – worked together to create a memorable moment for all. It was a joyful experience, and we were all excited to see the final result. A big "thank you" to everyone who participated in this project!

#downtownjc #grovestreetjc #thefrenchamericanacademy #internationalschool #preschoolinjc #elementaryschoolinjerseycity #downtownjerseycity

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Meet the newest members of The French American Academy team! This week, they`re immersing themselves in our bilingual education philosophy and values, getting to know the unique approach that defines our school!

Next week, they`ll participate in Professional Development Days alongside our teachers, ensuring they`re fully prepared to contribute to an enriching and successful school year. We`re excited to welcome the new teachers and staff into our community as we work together to provide a bilingual learning experience that nurtures and supports our students` growth, both academically and personally.

#MeetTheTeam #faateachers #BilingualEducation #FrenchAmericanAcademy #NewTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #BackToSchool #EducationExcellence #TeachingWithPurpose #WelcomingNewEducators #BilingualLearning #SchoolCommunity #EducationalJourney #TeacherTraining #FAACommunity

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Just like that, our students are back in action! The first day was filled with excitement, curiosity, and a mix of emotions. It was heartwarming to see our youngest students bravely embark on their new adventure as they explored their classrooms, discovered new routines, and made their first playground memories.

Meanwhile, our older students seamlessly jumped back into learning, embracing the challenges and opportunities that await them this school year!

Here`s to an exciting new school year filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments!

#BackToSchool #privateschoolinenglewood #privateschoolinjerseycity #bilingualschool #internationalschool #frenchamericanschool

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Jersey City`s End-of-Year Show – Olympic Games Theme: Witness our students embody the Olympic motto `Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.` This video is part of a two-part series! Make sure to watch the Englewood video to see how the Olympic values of `Excellence, Respect, and Friendship` shape our entire school community.
#OlympicValues #Olympic #FAAJerseyCity #FasterHigherStronger #downtownjerseycity #privateschoolinjerseycity #preschoolinjerseycity

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The Jersey City campus had a wonderful time at today`s Ice Cream Social, organized by our Jersey City PTO! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this social a success. This social was a memorable way to conclude the year for our students, families, and staff!

#Thefrenchamericanacademy #jerseycity #privateschoolinjc #frenchschool #internationalschool #JerseyCity #IceCreamSocial #PTO #ThankYou #FAAElementary #Frenchamericanacademypto

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We were honored to welcome Régis RAUFAST, Head of the Americas Sector at the AEFE Development and Network Support Department, to our school yesterday. As part of the AEFE – Agence pour l`enseignement français à l`étranger network, we were proud to be his first stop on his North American visits.

Our Head of School, Anne-Sophie Gueguen, had the pleasure of guiding Régis through a tour of our campus, sharing insights about our bilingual community and visiting our classrooms. Being an AEFE-accredited school, we are dedicated to advancing French education abroad through numerous impactful projects and initiatives connecting us with schools worldwide. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase our commitment to bilingual education and the global AEFE community.

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⚠️We are only 1 day away from Jersey City`s Open Houses ⚠️

Jersey City Open Houses –> This Saturday, October 12th
Preschool to 5th Grade at 9:00am
Middle School and High School at 2:00pm

🔔 Register for the Open House: Link in Bio!

At our Open House, you`ll have the opportunity to gain insights into our educational philosophy and curriculum for Preschool through 9th Grade from our Head of School, school directors, and teachers. You`ll also be able to interact with our dedicated teachers and tour our classrooms. Additionally, interactive workshops will be offered, providing a firsthand experience of FAA`s unique approach to bilingual education. Refreshments will be served.

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Admissions FAQ

What age does my child need to be for PreK 2, PreK 3, PreK 4, and Kindergarten?

2.5 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 2 program.
3 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 3 program.
4 years old by Dec. 31st of the year they enter the Pre-K 4 program.
5 years old Dec. 31st of the year they enter Kindergarten.

What is your application deadline?

The admissions process for 2024-25 is currently open, and we are still accepting applications for some grades.

To inquire about grade availability, kindly fill out the inquiry form. The admissions office will respond to your inquiry promptly.

The application process for 2025-26 is currently open.

Do students need to be fluent in French to apply?

For Pre-K2, Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten, we welcome children with or with no French knowledge. Our classes are carefully balanced to include fluent speakers, children with no French, and a range of levels in between.

For 1st–8th Grade, we offer an Accelerated French Program for non-French speakers and a Bilingual Track for students with French knowledge.